Gotta dance! Gotta sing! Gotta do most anything because it's show time! In this book children will learn to become 'triple threat' performers, developing their skills as singers, dancers, and actors through more than 80 activities that include imitating a musician or musical instrument, acting out a song, creating a mirror dance, making puppets and playbills, and more. Along the way, they all learn about the history of musicals, discover musicals about history, and find out how to get it all together before the curtain goes up. The book is perfect for teachers needing to prepare performers for a show; for parents looking for fun ways to fill spare minutes with their kids at home, in the car, or in a doctor's waiting room; and for kids wanting ways to enjoy themselves on their own or in a small group. Several play scripts, a list of suggested musicals for kids, and a play glossary are included.
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Grade 3-6-An introduction to musical theater. The author covers the history of musicals from those inspired by Shakespeare to those written by Sondheim in one- and two-page chapters with added tidbits in sidebars. Creating musicals from poetry, basic acting preparation, rhythm and dance, and creative dramatics form the basis for activities. There are games, scenes for experimentation, and short scripts to stage. Many activities are physical in nature, and would work well with groups of young actors. The directions are given in organized steps. Some of the activities are quite creative and will challenge even the more seasoned performers. A few games involve vocal expression, but adults could add sound to any number of the activities; indeed, many invite experimentation. Simple drawings add a friendly touch. Since the book looks at musical theatre from so many points of view, it will be useful for different pursuits, e.g., teachers, directors working with young actors, and children looking for direction in theatrical ventures.
Cris Riedel, Ellis B. Hyde Elementary School, Dansville, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Cris Riedel, Ellis B. Hyde Elementary School, Dansville, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Lisa Bany-Winters is the author of On Stage: Theater Games and Activities for Kids and the kids' director for Northlight Theatre in Skokie, Illinois. She founded Emanon Theater Company in 1984 and has taught improvisation, creative drama, and acting at The Second City Northwest and many schools in and around Chicago. She lives in Glenview, Illinois.
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This review is from: Show Time!: Music, Dance, and Drama Activities for Kids (Paperback)
Mrs. Bany-Winters writes a great book! I've tried all of the theatre games and they are all very fun to do.. even if you aren't into theatre! I recommend this book to everyone.. try it at parties, try it by yourself, try with friends.. just try it!
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Excellent addition to drama library,
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This review is from: Show Time!: Music, Dance, and Drama Activities for Kids (Paperback)
If you can only purchase one book for your drama class, make it this one, or its companion, On Stage. This book worked with third through eighth graders in my drama classes, and helped them get stage ready. It's fun, easy to use and contains activities the students ask for repeatedly.
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Great Activities,
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I LOVED this book and Lisa's other book. I think her games and activities are great ways to get kids interested in theatre. Keep up the good work, Lisa!
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William Shakespeare filled his comedies with music. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
book learning folk, imaginary remote control, slap your legs, red cop, choose one player, fatty ingredient, everyone repeats, chinny chin chins, rain stick, theater games, upbeat songs, musical reviews, more players, breath support Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Performer Prepares, Got Rhythm, Gotta Dance, Charlie Brown, Little Red Riding Hood, Good Man, Musical Reviews, Peter Rabbit, The History of Musical Theater, West Side Story, Peter Pan, Wonderland Warm-Ups, Emanon Theater Company, Little Shop of Horrors, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jokey Hokey Pokey, The Music Man, Day Old Bakery Land, Robin Hood, The Sound of Music, Business Without Really Trying, Bye Bye Birdie, George Washington, Humpty Dumpty, Oscar Hammerstein New!
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William Shakespeare filled his comedies with music. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
book learning folk, imaginary remote control, slap your legs, red cop, choose one player, fatty ingredient, everyone repeats, chinny chin chins, rain stick, theater games, upbeat songs, musical reviews, more players, breath support Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Performer Prepares, Got Rhythm, Gotta Dance, Charlie Brown, Little Red Riding Hood, Good Man, Musical Reviews, Peter Rabbit, The History of Musical Theater, West Side Story, Peter Pan, Wonderland Warm-Ups, Emanon Theater Company, Little Shop of Horrors, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jokey Hokey Pokey, The Music Man, Day Old Bakery Land, Robin Hood, The Sound of Music, Business Without Really Trying, Bye Bye Birdie, George Washington, Humpty Dumpty, Oscar Hammerstein New!
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- Romeo and Juliet (Penguin Readers, Level 3) by William Shakespeare on page 29, page 30, and Back Matter
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