First published in a limited, fine-press edition by Still Point Press in 1993, "Stanley Marcus: A Life with Books "sparkles with the names of literary history, most but not all of them Texans--Tom Lea, Henry Nash Smith, J. Evetts Haley, Alfred Knopf, Jose Cisneros, Elizabeth Ann McMurray and McMurray's Personal Bookstore, E. L. DeGolyer, Paul Horgan, and a host of others. Writing with skill and graceful style, David Farmer chronicles Marcus' early fascination with books during his Harvard years, his founding of the Book Club of Texas, his friendship with J. Frank Dobie and his working...

Gain access to a personal collection of 101 highly effective drama games and activities suitable for children or adults. Sections include improvisation, mime, ice-breakers, group dynamics, rehearsal, story-telling, voice and warm-ups. This unique book has been developed over a thirty year career in education and theatre, through workshops with actors, teachers and children around the world. The pages are packed with tried and tested ideas for a whole range of activities useful for teaching drama lessons, workshops or rehearsals. 'Belongs amongst the top 10 books any director or drama teacher...

'Full of easily accessible advice... clear explanations and inventive suggestions.' - National Drama Magazine.

'A must-have publication for those serious about the teaching of drama in primary school settings.' - Teaching Drama magazine.

Any teacher will be able to pick up this book, walk into a classroom or studio and deliver exciting learning methods through drama. The book outlines 36 drama strategies and over 250 cross-curricular activities for use with primary school children across the curriculum.

'This book is a beautifully...

'...bubbles over with imaginative ideas... for primary, secondary and other drama teachers.'
- Teaching Drama Magazine, Spring 2013.

'..this book cheered me up. Buy it and smile. There will be a lot of laughter in your classroom.'
- Drama Magazine, Spring 2013.

This sequel to the best-selling 101 Drama Games and Activities contains all-new inspirational and engaging games and exercises suitable for children, young people and adults. The activities can be used in teaching drama lessons and workshops as well as during rehearsal and devising periods.

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"David Farmer has hit gold with 'Playful Plays: Volume One', and if volumes two to ten were available I would be ordering them immediately... The selling point of the book is its simplicity. It offers teachers an off-the-shelf, ready-to-go, high-quality rehearsal process ideal for primary-aged students... The book is very well laid out and user-friendly, and is the perfect go-to for short presentation pieces that pack a punch." - Teaching Drama Magazine.

This lively collection of eight short plays for children and young people is supported by inspirational drama games...