Perform It!: A Complete Guide to Young People's Theatre

by Jan Helling Croteau

Founder of the Encore Young People's Stage Company, Jan Croteau knows the power of theatre on kids, how it can build confidence and social skills. With a warm yet no-nonsense attitude, Jan Croteau offers an organized approach to working with kids, from establishing ground rules and warm-up exercises to movement and voice training, improvisation, aspects of production, and a full section on making Shakespeare accessible to young actors. A resource and a guide, Perform It! will be welcomed by teachers, youth group leaders, parents, and anyone with an interest in young people's theatre, presented in a clear and concise way full of heart and enthusiasm.

112 pages, Paperback

First published March 7, 2000