A List of Useful Drama Books
Compiled by Teri Ang © 1995
American Alliance for Theatre & Education. National Theatre Education Project: A Model Drama/Theatre Curriculum, Philosophy, Goals and Objectives. AATE: Anchorage Press, P.O. Box 8067, New Orleans, LA 70182, 1987.
Barker, Clive. Theatre Games: A New Approach To Drama Training. Portsmouth: HEB Inc.,70 Court St. Portsmouth, NH o3801, 1977.
Belt, Lynda & Stockley, Rebecca. Improvisation Through Theatre Sports: A Curriculum to improve Acting Skills. Seattle: Thespis Productiond, 2010 12th Ave. S. E., Puyallup, WA 98372, 1989.
Belt, Lynda D. Improv Game Book II: A Source Book of Improvisation Performance Games. Puyallup, WA: Thespis Productions, 2010 12th Ave. S.E., Puyallup, WA 98372, 1993.
Belt, Lynda D. The Actor's Primer: An Acting Course in Making Choices. Puyallup, WA: Thespis Productions, 2010 12th Ave. S.E., Puyallup, WA 98372, 1993 (Student handbook is availible).
Bernardi, Philip. Improvisation Starters: ACollection of 900 Improvisation Situations for the Theater. White Hall; Betterway Publications, Inc., P.O. Box 219, Crozet, VA 22932, 1992.
California State Department of Education. Visual and Performing Arts Framework for California Public Schools: Kindergarten through Grade Twelve. Sacramento: California State Dept. of Education, 1989.
California State Department of Education: English-Language Arts Framwork for California Public Schools: Kindergaten through Grade Twelve. Sacramento: California State Dept. of Education, 1987.
Charters, Jill & Gately, Anne. Drama Anytime. Rozelle, Australia: Primary English Teaching Association. USA, Heinemann Educational Books, 70 Court St. Portsmouth, NH 03801, 1987.
Cranston, Jerneral W. Transformations Through Drama: A Teacher's Guide to Educational Drama, K-8. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, Inc. 4720 Boston Way, Lanham, MD 20706, 1991.
Cranston, Jerneral. Dramatic Imagination: A Handbook for Teachers. Trinidad: Jenfred Press, P.O. Box 767, Trinidad, CA 95570, 1975.
Creative Education Systems. Playmaking: An Intergration of the Arts in Education. Riverside: Dovehaven Press, P.O. Box 4635, Riverside, CA 92514-4635, 1991
Cresci, Maureen McCurry. Creative Dramatics for Children. Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman and Co., Good Year Books, Dept. GYB, 1900 East Lake Ave., Glenview, IL 60025, 1989.
Duke, Mary Ann, Ed.D. Writing For Real-World Reasons: A Ten Week Step-By-Step Outline For Teaching Playwriting From Primary To Pre-Teens. Sarasota Florida: Cognitive Press, P.O. 18731 Sarasota, FL 34276, 1993.
Fox, Mem. Teaching Drama To Young Children. Portsmouth: Heinemann Educational Books, Inc. 70 Court St., Portsmouth, NH 03801, 1987.
Garratt, Judi. Learning Through Mime/Creative Dramatics: Quiet Creativity in the Classroom. Los Angeles: The Performing Tree, 1981.
Goodridge, Janet. Creative Drama And Improvised Movement for Children. Boston: Plays Inc., 1980.
Goodwillie, Barbara. Breaking Through: Drama Strategies for 10's to15's. Rowayton, CT: New Plays Books, Rowayton, CT 06853, 1986.
Hall, Mary Ann & Hale, Pat. Capture Them With Magic! Rowayton, CN: New Plays Books, Rowayton, CN 06853, 1982.
Instructor. Children and the Media: An Action Book from Instructor. NY, NY: Instructor Books, 545 Fifth Ave., NY, NY 10017, 1986.
Johansen, Mila. 101 Theatre Games For Drama Teachers, Classroom Teachers & Directors. Navada City, California: Classics With A Twist, P.O. Box 5, Nevada City, CA 95959, (916) 477-5575, 1993
Kelner, Lenore Blank. A Guide for Using Creative Drama in the Classroom. Silver Spring: InterAct, Inc. 11401 Encore Dr. Silver Spring, MD 20901, 1990.
Killam, Paul. Seattle TheatreSports Playbook. Seattle: Seattle TheareSports, 1988.
Milgram, Sally-Anne. Plays to Play with in Class. San Jose: Resource Publications, Inc., 160 E. Virginia St. #290, San Jose, CA 95112, 1985.
Moon, Louise. The Vancouver Theatresports League Playbook. Vancouver, B.C.: The Vancouver Theatresports League, 751 Thurlo St. Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3V5, 1986.
Nobleman, Roberta. 50 Projects for Creative Dramatics. Rowayton, CT: New Plays Inc., Box 273, Rowayton, CT 06853, 1980.
Novelly, Maria C. Theatre Games For Young People: Improvisations & Exercises for Developing Acting Skills. Colorado Springs: Meriwether Publishing Ltd., P.O. Box 7710, Colorado Springs, CO 80933, 1985.
Polsky, Milton E. Let's Improvise: Becoming Creative, Expressive & Spontaneous Though Drama. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632, 1980.
Poulter, Christine. Playing The Game. Studio City: Players Press, Inc. P.O. Box 1132, Studio City CA 916614-1032, 1991.
Rawlins, George & Rich, Jillian. Look, Listen and Trust: A Framework For Learning Through Drama. London: Macmillan Educatio LTD, 1989.
Salisbury, Barbara T. Theatre Arts in the Elementary Classroom: Book 1 for K-3 & Book 2 for 4-6. New Orleans: Anchorage Press, Inc. Box 8067, New Orleans, LA 70182, 1986.
San Diego City Schools. Fine Arts Curriculum Guide: Grades K-3. San Diego, CA: San Diego City Schools, (draft) 1986.
Scher, Anna & Verrall. 100+ Ideas for Drama. London: Heinemann Educational Books LTD, 22 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3HH, 1982.
Spolin, Viola. Theater Games For The Classroom: A Teacher's Handbook. Evanston, IL: Northwestern University Press, Eveanston, IL 60201, 1986.
Swartz, Larry. Dramathemes: A Practical Guide for Teaching Drama. Portsmouth: Heinemann Educational Books, 70 Court St. Portsmouth, NH 03801, 1988.
Tanner, Frank Averett. Basic Drama Projects. Caldwell ID: Clark Publishing Co., c/o The Caxton Printers, Ltd. P.O. Box 700 Caldwell, ID 83605, 1987.
Tanner, Frank Averett. Creative Communication: Projects in Acting, Speaking and Oral Reading. Caldwell ID: Clark Publishing Co., 1985.
Texas Educational Agency: Theatre Arts Framwork: Kindergarten - Grade 12. Austin, TX: Texas Educational Agency, 1701 North Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701-1494, 1989.
Thomson, Greg. Step By Step Theater: Creating Plays for Class Presentation. Belmont, CA: Fearon Teacher Aids, David S. Lake Publishers, 500 Harbor Blvd., Belmont, CA 94002, 1989.
Viola, Albert T. & Goone, Mona Lynn. The Theatre Machine: A Resource Manual For Teaching Acting. Denver, Colorado: Pioneer Drama Service, 1987.