Theatre Games and Beyond

by Amiel Aschotz, Janice Melvin (Illustrator), Theodore O. Zapel (Editor)

A teacher's handbook of over 140 theatre games designed to stimulate creativity in students of all ages. More than just games, the book is bursting with lively ideas to make a class or workshop a memorable experience. 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.

168 pages, Paperback

First published April 21, 1998

Reviews

[Karen]

Some good ideas, plus some that may have worked well 40 years ago, but would be wholly inappropriate now.

[Jenny (Reading Envy)]

This book is all games and variations of games. The variety of games is probably the best part.

[Ann Addley]

This is a great collection of theatre games suitable for children and adults and is structured to show how these games will develop your students as performers and people.