200 Themes for Devising Theatre with 11–18 Year Olds: A Drama Teacher’s Resource Book

This book is a unique resource for drama teachers, providing 200 stimuli and age-appropriate individual topics to help inspire and guide young people in devising performance. It contains useful information on devising techniques, workshops, schemes, and lesson ideas, as well as guidance on how to analyze the work and give feedback.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

A remarkable resource for drama educators, this book offers a plethora of 200 stimuli and age-appropriate individual topics, empowering young individuals to devise captivating performances. It provides valuable insights into devising techniques, workshops, schemes, and lesson ideas, guiding teachers in introducing devising to their students. Moreover, it offers comprehensive guidance on analyzing and providing feedback on the devised works, fostering the growth and development of young performers.

Following the success of his previous book, 200 Plays for GCSE and A-Level Performance, author Jason Hanlan has once again addressed a prevalent challenge faced by drama teachers: unlocking the full potential of devised performances with their students. Devising as a group necessitates a high level of collaboration, yet without a robust framework, it can often devolve into imaginative flights of fancy and numerous dead ends. Brilliant ideas can be lost or diluted in the awkward attempt to connect them into a cohesive narrative.

The heart of this book lies in its unique numbered listing of 200 stimuli, meticulously designed to ignite inspiration and guide the mind. Each stimulus is accompanied by an example of a possible topic and suggestions for suitable approaches at different age levels. From Civil Rights to Votes for Women, Rosa Parks to The Disappeared, the stimuli offer a diverse range of themes and perspectives. Each stimulus is given its own dedicated page, providing ample space to explore its potential as devised theatre for various age groups. Suggestions for plays, films, books, artifacts, images, ideas, and further research are provided, empowering students to delve deeper into the subject matter.

By offering such a comprehensive and diverse range of stimuli, this book serves as a valuable tool for drama educators seeking to inspire and nurture the creative talents of their students. It empowers young individuals to tap into their imagination, develop critical thinking skills, and create meaningful performances that reflect their unique voices and perspectives. Whether educators are seasoned professionals or emerging educators, this book provides a wealth of knowledge and practical resources to enhance the devising process and unlock the full potential of young performers.

Weight: 416g
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350279636