Theater Games for the Classroom: A Teacher's Handbook

by Viola Spolin

This best-selling book by Viola Spolin offers the most comprehensive theater instruction for all types of students, from small children to young adults. It includes over 130 theater games, plus exercises and instructional strategies. First developed by Spolin, the originator of modern improvisational theater techniques, these games have been tried and tested for over fifty years.

Genres: Theatre, Nonfiction, Drama, Education, Teaching

233 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1986

Reviews

[Colie! · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely good when you've got to teach a crash course lesson the next day to some K-5th graders. Sometimes it's difficult to visualize what on earth she's talking about, but you can generally figure it out if you've ever taken any theatre class. It's really nice because it's organized into kinds of games and you can use it when you're braindead for ideas.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

In so many ways, it's invaluable. Lots of innovative but now standard stuff explained clearly. And if there are too many "one size fits all" explanations and too many exercises you read and respond with, "Where's the exercise?" Eh...price you pay for the gems hidden in there. The removing amateur quality stuff is especially useful.

[Valerie · Rating 5 out of 5]

More of the Classic

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful. If you’re trying to get your class pumped for theater, Or you’re writing and performing a class play, this is a MUST.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many nuggets! Teaches the reader how to facilitate cooperation, communication, and engagement without technology. Powerful!

[Corby Lancaster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genre- A teacher's handbook

Reading Level- 6-Adult

Topic and Themes- Games to encourage expression through movement

Curricula Use- Able to use these games in the classroom, they are fun and easy to do

Social- Students are able to engage with each other

Literary Elements- Variety of games

Text and Pictures- Few pictures/not too many pictures are needed/games are written with clear instruction

Summary- Theatre Games for the Classroom is a book full of many kinds of games. You are sure to find a game that your students will enjoy.

[Shannon Amici · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading level- 4-12

Genre-handbook for teachers

Topic- theatre games to promote learning

Social-interacting socially and emotionally with each other

Curricula Use-use in classroom for all types of subjects in order to spark learning

Literary Elements-games used for education

Text and pictures-pictures are not necessary in this book because the games are explained clearly

Summary-This handbook is full of games that can be used in the classroom. Not only is it educational and can it spark interest in learning, but it is fun for the students...and even the teacher!

[Bo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Helps so much in the Classroom

[Sonya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful for teaching theatre.

[Abby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dissertation

[حمد]

I need to read this book . How can find it . if any person has it please tell me
Thanks