Putting on a Play: Drama Activities for Kids

The newest title in our children's activity series, Putting on a Play, provides everything dramatic kids need to know to put on a play all by themselves--from acting, writing a script, and developing characters, to props, costumes, and makeup. Kids will have everything they need to get their acts together! The book includes six thematic plays--Pirate, Princess, Explorer, Circus, Cowboy and Cowgirl--and ideas for holiday plays. Each play includes different endings and ideas for costumes, characters, sets, music, and more, plus tips like these: A word about theatrical supplies Quick tips on acting your part How does your character talk? How does your character move? What does your character want? A word about makeup A word about safety Putting your costume together There's no need for a lot of fancy equipment; it only takes imagination, a few friends, and a sense of adventure! Paul DuBois Jacobs and Jennifer Swender are a husband-and-wife writing team who live in Brooklyn, New York. Paul has coauthored four...