Product Description

This book gives a wide array of games and exercises designed to develop the players' observation, imagination, presentation and self-confidence. Primarily written for directors, drama teachers and drama students, it will be of use to anyone who, in job interviews, committee meetings or any situation, needs these skills.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #438445 in Books
• Published on: 1987-11-17
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 161 pages

From the Author
This is a handbook of theatre games for any group-worker
Playing The Game is mis-classified under Entertainment... although playing the games in it is often very entertaining. It is a handbook of 100 theatre games written as a direct response to requests from community drama workers in Belfast. The games are intended for any group situation, not only for theatre/drama work. The sections include observation, improvisation,ice-breakers/warm-ups. encounter, words and stories. It is written in the style of a recipe book .. for busy people who don't want loads of explanation, just crystal clear directions. There is a preface for students or those new to group-work with guidelines on running a workshop. Three years ago it was translated into Spanish ...

Customer Reviews

Playing the game
Although there are many different ideas in this book, it isn't very user friendly. I think the layout could be better so that each game/activity is easier to understand.