Autorentext

David Richard Corkill is Owner and Executive Director of The Performing Arts Community Center, USA. He is a former middle and high school teacher in Texas with 13 years of experience teaching theatre and has directed more than 60 productions and concerts.

Klappentext

This book uses small schools as a framework for empowering educators and administrators to bring vibrant theatre programs to life. Whether you're a new teacher starting your performing arts journey or a seasoned director refining your program, this book provides a comprehensive resource to cultivate artistic experiences from the ground up.

Inhalt

Introduction Part 1: Starting a Theatre Program 1. Pitching the Program 2. Elementary School, Middle School, and High School 3. Competitive Theatre vs. At-School Theatre 4. Rehearsal and Performance Spaces 5. Getting Everyone Interested 6. The First Show Part 2: Growing a Theatre Program 7. Money 8. Props, Sets, and Costumes 9. Light, Sound, and Music 10. Advertisements, Tickets, and Programs 11. Picking Shows 12. Traditions and Legacy Part 3: Directing a Theatre Program 13. Auditions and Casting 14. The Schedule 15. Rehearsal 16. The Performance 17. Theatre Class 18. Other Performance Opportunities Conclusion: Legitimacy and Excellence