Guillain, Charlotte. Writing and Staging Real-Life Plays. Charlotte. Writing and Staging Real-Life Plays.

Guillain, Charlotte.  Writing and Staging Real-Life Plays.  Capstone/Heinemann  2016      48p   $24.49  ISBN 978-1-4846-2771-6  Series: Writing and Staging Plays.  elem  Nonfiction  VG-BNS   

Upper-elementary school students who are interested in plays and theater will like this new title.  Plays based on real-life issues get people thinking about the issues that concern ordinary people.  The author provides suggestions for creating characters based on real people, as well as structuring a play.  The book covers writing, directing, and staging the perfect show, and students will have all the tools necessary to get them started on creating a realistic play.   

The author includes colorful photographs, sections entitled “Writing Tips” and “Try It,” a glossary of terms, a web site for further information, a list of suggested plays, and an index. 

For schools that participate in Accelerated Reader, an existing test is available for students to take (AR Quiz # 179300).     

Summary: “Provides tips for turning a real life stories into a full production, including the writing and staging process.”      Upper-elementary school students who are interested in plays and theater will like this new title. Students are introduced to definitions of plays and scripts, along with suggestions on writing and structuring plays based on real life.   

Playwriting, Plays, Drama                             --Charleen Forba-MacCain