Basic Drama Projects

©2009
Fran Averett Tanner, Ph.D.

The best-selling project-based theatre text just got better!

The revised edition of Basic Drama Projects retains the structure and features that theatre teachers love!

• Step-by-step guidelines for a speaking project in every chapter
  
• Theatre Then and Now features that reflect historical influences on the modern theatre
  
• Complete coverage of theatre basics, technical theatre, elements of acting, creating a character, producing, directing, playwriting, and more
  
• Chapters on musical theatre, comedy, television, and movies
  
• Features such as Career Focus and Masters of the Craft that bring relevancy to the modern theatre
  
• A Handbook that provides additional information
• "Master of the Craft" sections highlight distinguished theatre figures
• Each chapter begins with a performance-based project
• Theatre history is integrated within the content
  

A new Theatrical Miscellany section of high-interest information details

• most often recommended playwrights and their works
  
• top ten high school musicals and dramas
  
• top ten playwriting tips
  
• theatrical superstitions
  
• and more!

Annotated Teacher's Edition

A new Teacher's Wraparound Edition includes a reproduction of the complete Student Book surrounded by support materials contributed by drama teachers— including teaching tips, individual and group activities, writing prompts, and even substitute teacher lesson plans.

Teacher Resource Binder

More than 150 blackline masters with introductory activities for the student text, chapter activities and project support, peer evaluation, chapter and unit quizzes, and forms for a complete play production.

NEW ExamView® software

• chapter tests
  
• ease of scoring

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