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Stagecraft/Theatre Paperback: 248 pages, 15 x 23cm ISBN: 978-1-56608-099-6 MER077 $23.95 Chapters Include › Selecting the Musical › Planning Rehearsal › Teaching Theatre Basics › Casting the Show › Preparing Dialog Scenes › Preparing Lighting and Sound › Building an Audience Staging Musicals for Young Performers How to Produce a Show in 36 Sessions or Less By Maria C. Novelly and Adele Firth This book can show anyone how to stage any musical show on any budget. It is a stepby-step guidebook for producing a successful show for young performers. Every aspect of theatrical production from characterization and costumes to insurance and fire regulations is included in this comprehensive text. The book includes information on teaching theatrical basics, casting, rehearsals, preparing scenes, costumes, makeup, scenery, props, lighting, sound, publicity and much more. Mentone Educational Centre 215 Chesterville Road Moorabbin Victoria 3189 Paperback: 224 pages, 15 x 23cm ISBN: 978-1-56608-019-4 MER207 $23.95 Chapters Include › Learning Your Way Around › Reading The Writing › Medieval and Renaissance Theatre › Elizabethan Theatre › Scene Design and Painting › Props, Costumes and Sound › Romanticism to Realism Everything About Theatre! The Guidebook of Theatre Fundamentals By Robert L. Lee It’s all here in one book – a complete overview of all aspects of theatre! The history, the crafts and the art of the stage are presented in eighteen easy-to-learn units. Theatre history in four parts gives the text an orderly structure. Between each part are bite-sized sections on acting, improvisation, make-up, lighting, props, costumes, and more. Each craft is described with examples, illustrations, and hands-on exercises where appropriate. A comprehensive theatre arts reference book. Robert L. Lee has been teaching theatre arts for over twenty-five years. His experience includes working as an actor, designer, technician, director, and teacher in children’s high school, college, community, and professional theatre. Paperback: 230 pages, 21 x 28cm ISBN: 978-1-56608-090-3 MER245 $28.95 Chapters Include › Evaluation › Scene Work › Play Production › Theatre History › Games and Improvisation › Planning for the Future Introduction to Theatre Arts – Student Handbook A 36-week Action Handbook for Middle Grade and High School Students and Teachers by Suzi Zimmerman At last! - a student-friendly, teacher-friendly workbook with study units for an entire year of classroom drama activities. All units are complete with detailed instructions, examples, working forms and photo illustrations. Theory combined with hands-on is the style of every chapter. Every student will learn the basics of theatre history, play production, performing and how to find a career in theatre. This instructional program has been classroom-tested and updated to fit the budgetary considerations of all schools. Drama Teacher Suzi Zimmerman helped her students win national awards in pageants and talent competitions. She is currently a professional actor in national TV commercials and films. Paperback: 370 pages, 21 x 28cm ISBN: 978-1-56608-091-0 MER246 $35.95 Introduction to Theatre Arts – Teacher’s Guide A 36-week Action Handbook for Middle Grade and High School Students and Teachers by Suzi Zimmerman This matching companion guide to the student’s action workbook makes teaching this class easy and fun. It includes the answers to all questions. It provides lesson plans, a weekly calendar, a survival guide for a substitute, poster ideas, evaluation forms, hand-outs, planning materials for fund-raising events, and awards. More teaching-assists than you’ll ever need. Paperback: 264 pages, 21 x 28cm ISBN: 978-1-56608-148-1 MER253 $29.95 Chapters Include › Theatre for Life’s Lessons › Movement - Theatre for the Eyes › Voice - Theatre for the Ears › Skill-Building Activities › Understanding and Writing Scripts › Theatre Behind the Scenes Introduction to Theatre Arts 2 - Student Handbook An Action Handbook for Middle Grade and High School Students and Teachers By Suzi Zimmerman A sequel edition to Introduction to Theatre Arts. More study units for an entire year of classroom drama activities. Theory combined with hands-on is the style of every chapter in this theatre text. Classroom tested to fit the budgetary considerations of all schools. Paperback: 384 pages, 21 x 28cm ISBN: 978-1-56608-149-8 MER254 $35.95 Introduction to Theatre Arts 2 - Teacher’s Guide An Action Handbook for Middle Grade and High School Students and Teachers By Suzi Zimmerman This matching companion guide to the Student Handbook makes teaching this theatre class easy and fun. In addition to extra sample scripts and scoring rubrics, it includes four chapters with activities and tips for teaching theatre for unique learners and students who are learning a new language. This guide contains more teaching assists than you’ll ever need. 8 Prices Shown Do Not Include the GST - Add 10% Check our website for latest releases and pricing
Phone (03) 9553 3234 Fax (03) 9553 4562 Email sales@mentone-educational.com.au Web www.mentone-educational.com.au Student Handbook Paperback: 344 pages, 15 x 23cm ISBN: 978-1-56608-117-7 MER192 $29.95 Teachers Guide Paperback: 120 pages, 21 x 28cm ISBN: 978-1-56608-140-5 MER193 $23.95 Theatre/Theatre Games Paperback: 256 pages, 14 x 21cm ISBN: 978-0-916260-83-5 MER173 $21.95 Chapters Include › Getting Acquainted with Theatre › Directing › Design › Acting › A History of the Theatre An Introduction to: The Art of Theatre A Comprehensive Text - Past, Present, and Future By Marsh Cassady A readable, workable theatre text that deals with everything about theatre and the artists who make theatre possible. Styles of drama, staging, production, directing, and acting, along with all backstage functions, are defined in detail. Theatre history and the business of theatre are covered fully for the use of both students and instructors. The book is divided into three sections: Part I - Theatre, Drama, and Place; Part II - The Production; Part III - Theatre History. At the end of each chapter is a summary and questions for in-class discussion. This theatre text has been classroom tested and updated to be fully adaptable to any teaching requirement. Teacher’s Guide includes suggestions for further reading, in-class discussion topics, and sample exam questions. The Theatre and You An Introductory Text On All Aspects of Theatre By Marsh Cassady The fascinating world of the theatre is explored in this comprehensive new text by a director/playwright/author of distinction. Fifteen chapters present a complete overview of acting, directing, playwriting, scenery, lighting, costumes, and the history of theatre. Abundant photos and illustrations are used to explain each of the key concepts. Included are several plays and scenes to allow students to “flesh out” characters and gain perspective of various types of dramatic works. Playwrights include Shakespeare, Ibsen, Wilde, and several wellknown contemporary writers. Marsh Cassady is a former high school and college theatre instructor who has acted in or directed over 100 plays. He currently authors books on theatre arts and writing from his San Diego, California home. Paperback: 160 pages, 15 x 23cm ISBN: 978-0-916260-31-6 MER174 $19.95 Chapters Include › Terms and Goals for Performers › Planning Your Program › Pantomime › Voice › Improvisation and Scene-building Theatre Games for Young Performers Improvisations and Exercises for Developing Acting Skills By Maria C. Novelly Written especially for those who coach adolescent actors, this delightfully fresh workbook tells you the how, when, what and why of theatre games for young performers. Anyone working with young actors in schools or recreational centres will find this book exceptionally helpful. The basics of pantomime, improvisations, voice control, monologues and dialogues are all presented in game formats with exercises and worksheets for easy organization. Maria Novelly has been a teacher at the junior high through college levels and was a drama coach in Germany. A drama enthusiast who has participated in numerous plays, she currently lives and works in Stockport, England. Paperback: 160 pages, 14 x 21cm ISBN: 978-1-56608-096-5 MER175 $21.95 Chapters Include › Before You Begin › Starter Scenes › Exercises › Pantomime › Developing Your Program › Target Areas Index More Theatre Games for Young Performers Improvisations and Exercises for Developing Acting Skills By Suzi Zimmerman By popular demand, we offer a follow-up book of theatre games specifically for young acting students. Written especially for those who coach adolescent actors, this delightfully fresh updated workbook tells you the how, when, what and why of theatre games for young performers. Starter scenes allow first-time performers to ease onto the stage in baby steps. Spontaneity is encouraged along with etiquette and basic acting principles. Anyone working with young actors will find this book exceptionally helpful. Drama Teacher Suzi Zimmerman helped her students win national awards in pageants and talent competitions. She is currently a professional actor in national TV commercials and films. Paperback: 168 pages, 14 x 21cm ISBN: 978-1-56608-039-2 MER309 $21.95 Chapters Include › Group Orientation › Trust › Warming Up › Developing the Senses › Coordination and Interaction › Sensivity and Communication › Characters and Stories Theatre Games and Beyond A Creative Approach for Performers By Amiel Schotz A teacher’s handbook of over 140 theatre games designed to stimulate creativity in students of all ages. The games progress from Orientation (“Face to Face”, “You and Me”) and Trust (“Catch Me Falling”, “Lead the Blind”) to more advanced games that develop the senses, coordination and spontaneity. A section on characters and stories builds improvisational acting skills. All of the essential elements of acting and character development are explored. Sample workshops provide a guide for using the games. Anyone working with young (or old) performers in schools, colleges or community theatre will find this book a valuable resource. Amiel Schotz conducts classes and workshops in Beer Sheba, Israel. He has performed in both amateur and professional theatre as an actor and director. Paperback: 248 pages, 14 x 21cm ISBN: 978-1-56608-106-1 MER061 $21.95 Chapters Include › Relaxation › Body Awareness › Observation › Improvisation › Knowing Your Objective › Nonverbal Communication › Thinking Outside the Box 112 Acting Games A Comprehensive Workbook of Theatre Games Compiled and Edited by Gavin Levy There are more than a hundred performance-tested theatre games in this unusually comprehensive collection. They were compiled after more than fifteen years of workshops and study sessions. A wide range of proven activities have been included to assist in teaching specialized acting skills. This is a flexible workbook designed to help instructors and participants mould and adapt many ideas to fit their needs. Gavin Levy holds a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts from Texas University, and acting diploma from the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts. He has over fifteen years of experience in acting, directing, and writing. www.mentone-educational.com.au Prices Shown Do Not Include the GST - Add 10% 9
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