Bücher von Rebecca Young

Here is another excellent collection of monologues by Rebecca Young. She knows how middle schoolers think and act, and she portrays their character traits in performance. With such a wide variety of topics, there is a monologue to fit any student's personality or preference. These monologues may be used for auditions, class assignments, drama workshops, or discussion starters. The characters speak as middle schoolers live; this series is a favorite for classrooms and workshops!

Rabbit, Rabbit, Rabbit is a pantomime written by amateurs for amateurs, and with a degree of flexibility. It can be acted by a cast of any size and ability - or no ability at all. It does not contain any adult humour.

There's so much more to drama class than just teaching students how to act! Working on individual and group projects devoted to drama components helps students learn everything that the world of drama encompasses. From costumes, scenery, and props to memorization, character development, and creative writing, there is a vast array of skills to develop and explore. This book is an excellent resource for any drama teacher who wants to provide alternative ways to develop unique drama-related skills. Sixteen projects each contain an objective, an overview, a project timeline, idea variations, tips and tricks, fun facts, and more. Most tasks can be modified to be individual or group projects and can take from one to five class periods, depending on how much time you want to devote to a particular topic or component. A few chapters even include fun worksheets for the students to complete independently or in a group.

A sequel collection of eighteen plays that give teenage performers the chance to reveal the unique identities and motivations of students their own age. These brief plays may be used for speech and drama classrooms, forensic competitions, or variety shows. They are easily staged with no sets or costumes. Topics include: the never-ending gossip cycle, parents, being conceited, getting in trouble, and more. Included are scripts for girls only, scripts for boys only, and scripts for mixed casts. The dialogue is believable and easy to perform. Sample titles: Word Gets Around, The School Talent Show, The Party, Three Boys and a Baby, Bad Hair Day, First Kiss, The Bigheaded Girl, and more.

Many middle school performers are uncomfortable taking the stage by themselves. Who can blame them? Acting solo can be very intimidating! That's why these ten-minute plays are perfect for younger actors... and they're royalty-free! Ranging from duos to groups of up to seven, the 18 plays in each book offer short, age-appropriate material and themes that reflect the interests and issues of teens today. With a variety of materials to choose from, some will make you laugh, others will make you cry, and some will do both! Don't worry about inappropriate language - these books were written with teachers and students in mind! These plays all stand-alone, and many parts are gender flexible, so whether you're just doing a staged reading without props or costumes or staging a complete production, you can make any of these plays work for you! Topics include: how to be popular, jealousy, shoplifting, pranks, and more.

If you're looking for monologs that are witty, hysterical, and completely fresh and different, then look no further! You will recognize the fantasy characters in this collection of monologs even though the names have been changed to fit the style of a parody presentation. The monologs are short, easy to memorize, and perfect for elementary and middle school classrooms, contests, comedy auditions, or even school talent shows. Whether presented with or without costumes, these 100 monologs - 50 for girls and 50 for guys - are sure to be a hit! Not only that, they're fun, too! From The Disgruntled Tooth Fairy, Secret Agent Little Red Riding Hood, and Acrophobic Super-Duper Man to Ophthalmologist Wannabe Larry Plotter, Hemophobic Count Dracula, and more than 90 others, there's sure to be something for everyone!