Staging Youth Theatre: A Practical Guide

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A practical and accessible guide written for all those involved in youth theater—from directors and producers to students and amateurs.

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Staging Youth Theatre is an informative guide to starting or running a theater for young people. From the initial idea, through the tense days of rehearsal, to the final performance of the first production, it covers all aspects of youth theater management, production, and direction. Topics include: creating a company and choosing a venue; working together, including building a team and improving technical standards; choosing suitable material and assessing scripts; pre–rehearsal planning, preparation, and casting; design, lighting, sound, costumes, and props; devising stories or plays; conducting technical and dress rehearsals; and surviving (and enjoying) the first night as well as the run of the play. Rex Doyle is an actor, teacher, writer, and director. He teaches at Britain’s Guildhall School of Acting.


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Staging Youth Theatre is a practical and accessible guide to starting or running a theatre for young people. Taking you from the initial idea to form a company, through the tense days of rehearsal, to the final performance of the first production, the book covers all aspects of youth theatre management, production and direction. Throughout, the importance of encouraging communication and positive exchange within the company is emphasized, and there are suggestions for ways to stimulate the players' imagination and to retain the interest and commitment of everyone involved. Written for all those involved in youth theatre, the book will prove to be both a useful manual and a rich source of inspiration. It includes.


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