Barrier-Free Theatre: Including Everyone in Theatre Arts -- In Schools, Recreation, and Arts Programs -- Regardless of (Dis)Ability (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781882883783)

Why drama? Drama can "level the playing field" and empower participants of all ages. Dramatic interaction creates relationships that last long after a performance is over. Written for drama teachers, recreation leaders, special educators, therapists, and other group leaders, this book explains in simple, non-technical language how to make accommodations for successful participation in creative drama, improvisation, puppetry, rehearsals for traditional plays, and development of new plays geared to participants' strengths. Actors will gain self-confidence, improve their communication skills, find new ways to express themselves, and work more effectively and creatively with others.

Ways to use drama as a tool to teach traditional classroom subjects, such as science, social studies, and language arts, are highlighted, as well as using it for inst

Author: Sally Bailey
ISBN-10: 1882883780
ISBN-13: 9781882883783
Publisher: Idyll Arbor
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2010
Pages: 501
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Foreword 10/17/2010