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Scripting Our Lives: Oral History Theatre–A collection of practical methods and script shell foundations

$24.95

Follow these steps to easily create a theatrical revue based on memories.

SKU: 9063100 Categories: Books, HOW TO RESOURCES Tags: 10 Minute Play, Create Theatre from Memories
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Mark Steven Jensen and Ann McDonough

Create an oral history theatre revue! Here’s how to start. This groundbreaking work provides a wonderful range of basic script outlines or ‘shells’ for you and your group to insert personal stories, creative works, and reminiscences. With themes like, Dancing Through Life, High School Daze, and Military Memories, you will be both inspired and delighted. Create wonderful theatre revues based on the memories of your lives!

This excellent book helped me find the dialogue and narrative in the participants’ memories. It made my Life Story class into a great experience!  Wrenn Goodrum

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