Acting in Classroom Drama
Acting in Classroom Drama: A Critical Analysis Gavin Bolton,
Publisher: Heinemann Drama
ISBN: 1893056031
DDC: 371.399
Edition: Paperback; 1999-10-01
Summary:
...relevant for every teacher who is serious about using drama in the
classroom. - Brian EdmistonClassroom drama is now a widespread
component of the language arts, either on its own or in support of
cross-curricular goals. Yet there has not been an overall analysis of
theory, practice, and assessment until the publication of this book
by Gavin Bolton.Acting in Classroom Drama, by an acknowledged expert
in the field, analyzes acting from an historical perspective. Each
chapter presents an account of significant pioneers and trends in
drama education. Bolton also argues convincingly for a reformation of
classroom acting behaviors. He espouses diversity, exposing false
dichotomies between "process" and "product," "play" versus "drama,"
"drama" versus "theater." While acknowledging conceptual differences,
Bolton exposes overlooked and highly significant commonalities. Given
that our work ranges along a continuum between improvisation and
staged plays, his approach is immediately useful - a reformulation
that makes a case for embracing many kinds of acting behaviors, from
"stage" acting to acting out. We recommend this book to all those
engaged in any aspect of drama education.
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