How do I choose a play to perform with my students that meets the requirements and interests of my class? What can I introduce my students to that they might not already know? I have a GCSE class of 17 girls and 8 boys ranging from the highly motivated to the painfully shy. How can I possibly find scripts which will engage everyone and not leave anyone out? If you've found yourself asking these questions, this is the book for you. Written specifically for drama teachers, this is a quick, easy-to-use guide to finding and staging the best performance material for the whole range of student abilities and requirements for 15 - 18-year-olds. It suggests 200 plays suitable for students of all abilities and requirements, providing sound advice on selection and realisation, and opening up plays and playwrights you may have never known existed. Structured in 2 parts, Part 1 consists of 8 easy-to-read chapters, explaining how to get the most out of the resource. Part 2 is a vast resource listing 200 plays suitable for study/performance at GCSE/GCE. The details of each play are set out in an easy-to-navigate chart that offers introductory information on: Play Playwright Casting numbers Gender splits Ability Genre description Brief Summary Exam level Workshop ideas Warnings/advice (where necessary) Suggested scenes for study Performance notes including lighting, sound, costume and space

Book Information
ISBN 9781350146617
Author Jason Hanlan
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 156g