Guillain, Charlotte. Writing and Staging Funny Plays.

Guillain, Charlotte.  Writing and Staging Funny Plays.  Capstone/Heinemann  2016  48p     $24.49  ISBN 978-1-4846-2769-3  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, in which students are introduced to plays and scripts, including comedies.  Students see samples of story maps, character identification, ways of structuring plays, costume creations, props, scenes and poster boards featuring Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.  The author offers suggestions for telling a story, taking the lead in a play through direction, casting, and acting in a comedy.  When rehearsals are complete, the author provides information on how to advertise or promote your play. 

The author includes colorful photographs, a section of “Theater Job” facts, “Try It” examples, a glossary of terms, a web site address for finding information, a list of suggested plays, a drama game to play, and an index. 

For schools that participate in Accelerated Reader, an existing test is available (AR Quiz # 179298).

Summary: “Provides tips for turning a humorous script 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, in which students are introduced to plays and scripts, including comedies. 

Plays, Drama, Comedy playwriting                --Charleen Forba-MacCain