amateur theater

Defines Concert Theatre for the beginning student and describes its three basic types--Reader's Theatre, Chamber Theatre, and Choric Theatre.

Describes the plot and characters of the Gilbert and Sullivan operettas and discusses staging, casting, and other aspects of production for an amateur company.

Gives suggestions for organizing a board of directors, writing a constitution, managing front-of-house and backstage operations, and other areas vital to the success of nonprofessional theater.

A complete step-by-step guide to producing theater in any school or community setting, organized into five sections: Play Selection, Pre-Production, Rehearsals & Performances, Audience Development, and Directory. Includes proven strategies for working with students, over 55 reproducible checklists, forms, samples, and more.

A guide to making scenery for the stage; from basic design and construction to control of scenery.

Considers a variety of shows and how to produce them and discusses such aspects of theatricals as props, costumes, make-up, publicity, tickets, and ushers.

Spine and cover title: The amateur dramatics handbook. A practical guide to scenery, lighting, make-up, and costume.

Discusses the three elements necessary for putting on a production: cast, play, and audience. Also includes tips on acting and writing one's own play.