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Dramatics for School and Community
Hardcover
Teaching InstructionTechnical Theater
ISBN13: 9781025407883
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Dramatics for School and Community is a comprehensive guide dedicated to the art and practice of amateur theater production within educational and civic environments. Written as a practical manual for the teacher, student, and community leader, the work explores the multifaceted process of bringing a play to life, from the initial selection of a script to the final curtain call.
The text delves into the essential components of successful stagecraft, including directing, acting, and the technical intricacies of lighting, costuming, and set design. Beyond the mechanics of performance, it emphasizes the profound social and pedagogical value of drama, framing it as a medium for fostering community spirit and personal growth. Wise provides detailed insights into various forms of dramatic activity, such as pageantry and school assemblies, offering a roadmap for achieving professional-level results in non-professional settings.
This work stands as a significant historical contribution to the field of educational theater, serving as both a technical handbook and an inspirational call to integrate the performing arts into daily life. Its clear instructions and philosophical approach make it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the enduring power of community-based dramatic arts.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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