The materials and resources offered in this performance guidebook are designed to develop the more formal acting skills of secondary school students, to provide extensive experience in script analysis and scene work, and to develop the student by modifying unfortunate inhibitions, encouraging creativity, and developing strong communication skills. The curriculum section contains those elements officially prescribed by the British Columbia Ministry for the Senior Theatre Program in general and for the grade 11 acting course in particular. The section includes the philosophy, goals, and structure of the theatre program, as well as the goals, learning outcomes, and organization of the acting course. The resources section contains recommendations and teaching suggestions for evaluation, class control, resource books, equipment, and supplies. The appendixes provide suggestions and resources for the fine arts curriculum, acting space requirements, touring, festivals, workshops, conferences, and professional organizations. (HOD)