100 Acting Exercises for 8 - 18 Year Olds

This book provides a comprehensive guide to teaching acting exercises to students aged 8-18, based on theories and techniques from great theatre practitioners. The exercises are designed to inspire imagination, ignite performances, and focus on voice, movement, relaxation, character development, and understanding text.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive guide to teaching acting exercises is designed to unleash the inner creativity of students aged 8-18. Drawing upon the theories and techniques of some of the greatest theatre practitioners, including Sanford Meisner, Constantin Stanislavski, Lee Strasberg, and Uta Hagen, author Samantha Marsden has created original exercises that cater specifically to this age group. Unlike traditional drama games like "Duck, Duck, Goose, Zap, Zap, Boing," this book emphasizes the craft of acting technique. These exercises have been tried and tested in the author's own classroom and are guaranteed to inspire, ignite imagination, and encourage heartfelt performances.

The book focuses on key focus points used in leading drama schools, such as voice, movement, relaxation, character development, and understanding text, and recreates them for a younger student audience. With clear and easy-to-follow instructions, these exercises are designed to be fun, challenging, and immensely rewarding for both teachers and students alike.

Featuring a foreword by Paul Roseby, CEO and Artistic Director of the National Youth Theatre, this book provides valuable insights into the world of acting education and training. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in teaching or studying acting, and will undoubtedly inspire and empower young performers to reach their full potential.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 156 x 232 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350049949