Putting On a Show: Theater for Young People

by Kathleen McDonnell

Overview

An award-winning children's playwright tells all for kids. Using several of her plays, which have toured in Canada and the United States, as the centrepiece, Kathleen McDonnell talks about the history of theater and drama, with a who's who of players, inc

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781926739564
Publisher:	Second Story Press
Publication date:	01/01/2004
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	200
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Kathleen McDonnell is an award-winning author and playwright of adult and children’s literature, including The Notherland Journeys series—The Nordlings, The Shining World, and The Songweavers—and Honey, We Lost the Kids. Born in Chicago, Kathleen lives in Toronto with her family.

Editorial Reviews

They are hard-hitting plays for older children that tackle subjects like self-esteem.

Canadian Children's Book News

A superb tool for teachers as well as aspiring actors, directors and playwrights.

The Midwest Book Review

I would recommend this book as a resource for any teacher learning or instructing in Drama.

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It demystifies theatre and makes putting on a performance -small or grand - very doable.

Professionally Speaking (Ontario College of Teachers)

The best part of the book is that it includes complete scripts, production notes, stage directions and photos.

Monday Magazine

Margaret Atwood's Oryx and Crake for young adults…Recommended.

CM Magazine