112 Acting Games: A Comprehensive Workbook Of Theatre Games for Developing Acting Skills

by Gavin Levy

There are more than 100 performance-tested theatre games in this unusually comprehensive collection. They were compiled after more than 15 years of workshops and study sessions. Included are a wide range of proven activities to assist in teaching specialized skills. The book is divided into 20 sections from Relaxation to Thinking Outside the Box. This is a flexible workbook designed to help instructors and participants mold and adapt many ideas to fit their needs.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Theatre

Paperback

First published April 1, 2005

Reviews

[Nichola · Rating 5 out of 5]

I requested this just to understand what I was seeing while present at a summer group experience, and maybe be able to jump in with a suggestion, but I got so much more than I expected. Instead of just a list of games you can flip through and choose from (of which there are many books like that), I got an understanding of how theatre directors and instructors should work with actors and others in their company to build actual skills useful for performance. These include body awareness, trusting each other, using space, listening, energy levels, giving feedback, reading body language, and more. The author includes class discussion for after each activity and then an explanation of what you are trying to develop and how you will see it affect the ensemble. It was really a great resource to understand how acting is taught, and I am very glad I took my time and read it straight through to the end. Also apparent was the way group games in general can benefit all people, as these skills are not just helpful in acting but in life.

[Courtney Bocci · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one isn't nearly as good as the other, but is still useful! I'm glad I got them both.