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Drama Activities with Older Adults: A Handbook for Leaders

$49.95

Drama comes alive in this practical guide. With step-by-step instructions, directing creative drama, improvisation and basic acting becomes easy.

SKU: 9063320 Categories: Books, HOW TO RESOURCES Tags: A Senior Theatre Classic, Acting and Directing, Creative Drama and Improvisation, Starting a Senior Theatre, Teaching Tool
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By Anne H. Thurman & Carol Ann Piggins

Best Seller! This is our favorite “How To” book!

Drama comes alive in this practical guide. Directing creative drama, improvisation and basic acting becomes easy with these step-by-step instructions. Includes 50 activities to stimulate senses, awaken imagination, encourage interaction, and improve verbal communication. Great for use in the classroom or actor training. A wonderful tool for directors.

 

 

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Creative Drama & Improvisation

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