plays

A collection of twenty-two plays adapted from folk tales, short stories, myths, and novels and intended for use in reader's theater programs with middle grade and junior high school students.

A collection of fifteen short scenes from five Shakespeare plays: "Romeo and Juliet," "The Merchant of Venice," "Julius Caesar," "Othello," and "Hamlet." Each scene is preceded by a plot synopsis and descriptions of the characters.

Presents the script for a play concerned with a young sculptor who is paralyzed as the result of an accident and engages in a verbal duel with the doctors who are determined to keep him alive despite his wish to die.

Covers basic theater vocabulary, puppetry and pantomime, sound effects, costumes, props, and makeup; includes several play scripts.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play about the Roman emperor side-by-side with a modern version; discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.

Presents an illustrated version of the libretto from the operatic account of the Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers.

Nancy Drew investigates the strange events surrounding Rebecca's debut as Snow Queen in a school play.

Presents twelve original plays that are adaptations of fairy tales from around the world.

A sourcebook of techniques designed to develop improvisational skills in young actors.