| Making a Leap - Theatre of Empowerment: A Practical Handbook for Creative Drama Work with Young People Contributor(s): Herrmann, Anna (Author), Clifford, Sara (Author) |
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ISBN: 1853026328 ISBN-13: 9781853026324 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $35.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1998 Annotation: A practical handbook for those wanting to use drama and theatre to explore personal and social issues in their work with young people, Making a Leap Theatre for Empowerment has developed from ten years of active research in community settings. The authors' holistic approach to theatre-making draws on a range of disciplines, including theatre in education, community theatre, youth work, group work and conflict resolution. Suitable for use by both experienced theatre practitioners and beginners, the book provides a model that is adaptable for work with diverse groups of young people over different timescales a day, a week, or a period of months. Making a Leap Theatre for Empowerment is a flexible resource for all professionals working with drama and young people. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Theater - Stagecraft & Scenography - Performing Arts | Theater - Direction & Production |
| Dewey: 792.022 |
| LCCN: 99159338 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.12" W x 9.22" (0.85 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A practical handbook for those wanting to use drama and theatre to explore personal and social issues in their work with young people, Making a Leap Theatre for Empowerment has developed from ten years of active research in community settings. The authors' holistic approach to theatre-making draws on a range of disciplines, including theatre in education, community theatre, youth work, group work and conflict resolution. Suitable for use by both experienced theatre practitioners and beginners, the book provides a model that is adaptable for work with diverse groups of young people over different timescales -a day, a week, or a period of months Making a Leap -Theatre for Empowerment is a flexible resource for all professionals working with drama and young people |
Contributor Bio(s): Clifford, Sara: - Sara Clifford has worked with Leap Theatre Workshop since 1993. She has been a freelance youth arts worker, director and trainer for over ten years, leading drama and writing workshops in various settings including schools, youth clubs, theatres and community venues, both in this country and abroad. She has written, directed and produced several plays on the London fringe, and is currently in receipt of an Arts Council Writer's Commission. She also founded Inroads Productions to develop and produce new writing. |