Describes the performances and performers in the international mime festival (Prague, Czechoslovakia, September 14-28, 1969). (SW)

A musical christmas play designed for assembly presentation or as a traveling production played from classroom to classroom. (Author)

This article presents an aesthetic analysis of magic, or conjuring, as a minor performing art. (SJL)

Argues that various forms of drama such as synchronized movement, pantomime, and improvisation are natural companions to reading instruction. (Author/FL)

Discusses the casting of small roles in television's dramatic series in terms of social stereotyping. Information is based on interviews with writers, producers, directors, casting directors, and talent agents. (JMF)

Describes the day-by-day process of a high school drama production. Discusses the play, auditions, set construction, directing, student morale, costuming, blocking, dress rehearsals, performances, and other aspects of the production. (PRA)

Focuses on fundraising for high school drama programs. Discusses the advantages of the "Obstacle-A-Thon" or other "thon" events over traditional fundraising efforts such as sales. (PRA)

Describes Grandview High School's beauty contest for men, an effective fundraising event for the drama department. (PRA)

Examines the development of the Children's Theatre Conference's 1956 definition statement, which names the word "creative dramatics." Turns to the 1978 Children's Theatre Association of America position paper, which explicitly moves away from the term "creative dramatics" and advocates, "creative drama." Concludes…

Appreciation of diversity begins in our classrooms with the children we know and interact with on a daily basis. Each child has a unique history--a story that gives us insights when we interact, plan our classroom community, and design our instruction. Children who have a primary language other than English have stories that they can communicate…

Properly conceived and conducted, organizational mentoring can bestow benefits on the suppliant, the mentor and the firm. If prospective protégés assess the context of a mentoring relationship before they enter into one, they can enjoy a bonding experience that facilitates psychological satisfaction and furthers professional advancement. The movie…

This book presents sequentially ordered activities designed to foster young children's native creativity. The book is organized in three parts. Part 1: "Unleashing Your Creative Potential," introduces the types of activities found in the body of the book and provides teaching suggestions. Part 2: "Activities, Activities, Activities," gives a…

Focusing on spontaneous drama--a means of encouraging, extending, and enhancing children's imaginations--this book discusses the growth in language creativity that results when students work with teachers who provide informal drama experiences in their classrooms. The book describes what drama is, how it is done with children, and why it should be…

Through storytelling and creative drama, teachers can introduce children to good quality literature they might otherwise miss. By making the connection between books and storytelling and between books and creative drama, the storyteller/teacher introduces literature as a source of pleasure. Storytelling and creative dramatics also give children…