100 Acting Exercises for 8 - 18 Year Olds

Samantha Marsden (Author)

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This book offers a comprehensive guide to teaching acting exercises that will unleash the inner creativity of students aged 8-18.

Theories and techniques of some of the greatest theatre practitioners including Sanford Meisner, Constantin Stanislavski, Lee Strasberg and Uta Hagen provide a basis for Samantha Marsden's original exercises for students between these ages. You won't find Duck, Duck, Goose, Zap, Zap, Boing – or any other traditional drama games in this book: instead, the craft of acting technique takes the limelight.

These exercises have been tried and tested in the author's own classroom, and are guaranteed to inspire, ignite imagination and encourage heartfelt performances. Focus points used in leading drama schools such as voice, movement, relaxation, character development and understanding text are recreated for a younger student. They are easy to follow and will be fun, challenging and immensely rewarding for teachers and students alike.

The book features a foreword by Paul Roseby, CEO and Artistic Director of the National Youth Theatre.

Introduction
Chapter One: Relaxation and Focus
Chapter Two: Voice
Chapter Three: Movement
Chapter Four: Unblocking Performers
Chapter Five: Given Circumstances
Chapter Six: Objectives
Chapter Seven: Actions
Chapter Eight: Imagination
Chapter Nine: Physicalising Characters
Chapter Ten: Creating a Natural Performance
Chapter Eleven: Bringing the Text to Life
Skills Index

Product details

Published	21 Feb 2019
Format	Paperback
Edition	1st
Extent	184
ISBN	9781350049949
Imprint	Methuen Drama
Dimensions	234 x 156 mm
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Author

Samantha Marsden

Samantha Marsden studied method acting at The Meth…

An ambitious book which will surely become a classroom staple … Its breadth and the detail [is] invaluable.

Teaching Drama
Offers a comprehensive guide to teaching acting exercises that will unleash the inner creativity of students aged 8-18 ... [They] are guaranteed to inspire, ignite imagination and encourage heartfelt performances ... They are easy to follow and will be fun, challenging and immensely rewarding for teachers and students alike.

Ink Pellet
The way each activity is written states the skills, time, resources, direction and handy tips or variations for the activity. This is great for both detailed lesson planning or for a quick dip into to help students develop a much-needed skill ... A great book for all of us out there who need a little help with ways into lessons or on one of those days when we feel the creativity block, or drain on our motivation.

Drama Magazine
If you are a director or acting teacher this book will have a lot to offer ... If you are wondering how to deepen characters, explore objectives, motivation and sub-text, then this book will provide you with a highly practical approach by way of games, exercises, lists of actions and sample scenes.

Drama Resource
Here is the book that every drama teacher should have on their shelf

Sylvia Young, OBE
An excellent resource. In it, acting coaches and their young students will find daily inspiration.

Robert McKee, author, lecturer and story consultant