Small School Theatre - How to Start, Grow, and Direct a Successful Drama Program

This book uses small schools as a framework for empowering educators and administrators to bring vibrant theatre programs to life. Whether you're a new teacher starting your performing arts journey or a seasoned director refining your program, this book provides a comprehensive resource to cultivate artistic experiences from the ground up.

Table des matières

Introduction Part 1: Starting a Theatre Program 1. Pitching the Program 2. Elementary School, Middle School, and High School 3. Competitive Theatre vs. At-School Theatre 4. Rehearsal and Performance Spaces 5. Getting Everyone Interested 6. The First Show Part 2: Growing a Theatre Program 7. Money 8. Props, Sets, and Costumes 9. Light, Sound, and Music 10. Advertisements, Tickets, and Programs 11. Picking Shows 12. Traditions and Legacy Part 3: Directing a Theatre Program 13. Auditions and Casting 14. The Schedule 15. Rehearsal 16. The Performance 17. Theatre Class 18. Other Performance Opportunities Conclusion: Legitimacy and Excellence

A propos de l'auteur

David Richard Corkill is Owner and Executive Director of The Performing Arts Community Center, USA. He is a former middle and high school teacher in Texas with 13 years of experience teaching theatre and has directed more than 60 productions and concerts.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: David Richard Corkill
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 29.09.2025
• EAN: 9781032956923
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3295692-3
• Pages: 220
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Pédagogie > Enseignement; EDUCATION / Leadership, EDUCATION / Decision-Making & Problem Solving, EDUCATION / Arts in Education, Secondary Schools, Teaching staff, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Arts & Humanities, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Secondary, Teaching staff / Educators