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Harbouring Ghosts: Extract of play.
Playwrights, Publications, ScriptsHarbouring Ghosts: Extract available online
Teachers and students are now able to view scenes of Kerry Lynch’s play ‘Harbouring Ghosts’ which has undergone a significant rewrite in 2010. The play is appropriate for Level 2 or 3 NCEA and requires 10 Principal roles (3 must be Male) and a Chorus of 5 (2 must be Male). Kerry is a published writer who has written 3 plays for teenagers, for licensing details please contact Playmarket. ©2010 Kerry Lynch
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Review: Drama Cuts by Susan Battye
NCEA, Playwrights, Reviews, Scripts, TeachingReviewer : Verity Davidson, President Drama New Zealand.
This interesting and rich resource for Drama and English educators comes in two parts: the first is a volume of excerpts of plays from around the world, edited by Susan Battye; the second is a resource book written by Susan Battye with a wide range of activities, additional resources related to the plays and synopses of the plays from the excerpts were taken.
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Creating Democratic Citizenship Through Drama Education – The Writings of Jonothan Neelands
BooksIn this new book published by Trentham and edited by Dr Peter O’Connor
the relationship between theatre, democracy and pedagogy is explored through the theory and practice of Jonothan Neelands. This selection of his seminal texts in drama education over the last twenty five years shows how Neelands developed classroom participatory democracy through ensemble based theatre [...] -
Drama Cuts – a book of extracts from Commonwealth plays published
Books, NCEA, ScriptsA book of extracts from Commonwealth plays and accompanying Teacher’s Resource book edited and written by Drama New Zealand member, Susan Battye, was published in May 2010 by Phoenix Education Ltd.
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Radio New Zealand National Student Drama
Playwrights, TeachingRadio New Zealand International has recently produced and broadcast a fine crop of student plays which you can listen to by clicking through here.
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International Drama/Theatre and Education Association
Drama Conferences, Festivals, Publications, TeachingPlease visit the IDEA website for latest news on IDEA 2010, IDEA’s regions, and recent or forthcoming conferences, festivals and opportunities!
Material for the IDEA e-bulletin can be submitted by IDEA members at any time. The closing date is the 21st of each month. Please send newsflashes (up to 30 words) and photos to communication@idea-org.net
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Year 13 Drama Study Guide by Jane Luton and Marthy Watson
Books, CurriculumOn Sale Now! Good News for Teachers of Level 3 Drama from ESA. This Study Guide covers all the NCEA Level 3 Drama Achievement Standards.
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Check out the fabulous new Dance book, Tirairaka DANCE IN NEW ZEALAND 2009 by Jan Bolwell
Books, ResearchDance Education in New Zealand Schools 1900 – 2008.
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Telling Tales Books A and B by Susan Battye – Myths and Legends from Across the World in Action
Books, CurriculumThe Telling Tales series focusses on traditional fables, myths and legends from around the world. For upper Primary and Junior secondary, this progressive series is packed with practical ideas which will develop drama literacy, provoke discussions related to human values, and promote competency in students and teachers alike.
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Niu Sila Education Pack
Curriculum, Scripts, TeachingNiu Sila is a hugely popular Pacific Island play with students and teachers alike. Check out this well thought out education pack from Auckland Theatre Company’s
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Jigsaw and United We Stand two plays for classroom and school performance
Books, Scripts, TeachingJigsaw is a 56 minute contemporary socio-drama by Susan Battye set in Auckland and Hamilton across two generations. United We Stand is a one hour 20 minute ‘centennial’ play that describes a moment in New Zealand’s social history in 1908, with humour and pathos, music and dance!
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Tough Act an inside look at the New Zealand School of Drama Toi Whakaari
DVD & CDFor the first time cameras were allowed inside the prestigious school, the training ground for many of NZ’s finest actors, techs, directors, designers and managers. This resource is ideal material for your Drama releiver as it plays out in 10/ 20 minute slots! The quality is excellent and it is suitable for Year 10 and above.
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Book Review: Te Mauri Pakeaka – A Journey to the Third Space
Books, ReviewsBy Drama New Zealand Executive Member, Janinka Greenwood, and Arnold Wilson. Published by Auckland University Press, Te Mauri Pakeaka tells the story of the Pakeaka, a unique educational programme that took place in New Zealand in the 1970’s. Reviewer: Susan Battye
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Baghdad, Baby! By Dean Parker – New Play Press Publication 2007
ScriptsAn exotic tragi-comic epic with romantic overtones, Baghdad, Baby! is a perfect balance of humour, politics, broken hearts and outrage. Read an excerpt from the text and decide for yourself!
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Awhi Tapu by Albert Belz – New Play Press Publication 2007
ScriptsAt the foot of the Urewera ranges lies Awhi Tapu – a desolate forestry village. With the forestry industry closed down, most have left – Wendyl, Sonny, Casper and Girl Girl have only each other and their fertile imaginations to rely on. Awhi Tapu is a story of loss, belonging, but most of all, friendship. Read the sample text and decide for yourself!
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Book Review : Drama Therapy and Story Making in Special Education (2006)
Books, ReviewsDrama New Zealand member, Elizabeth Anderson, says in her review, “Paula Crimmens has put her experience to valuable use in her book Drama Therapy and Storymaking in Special Education, 2006, published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers – a practical resource book for professionals working with students in special needs schools.”
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South Pacific Pictures: The Inside Story DVDROM Sale Now On
Announcements, Media Studies, NCEA, Teaching, TeachingPlanning for your English and Media Studies NCEA Levels 1-3 programme? Announcing the Sale of the DVDROM South Pacific Pictures: The Inside Story! Special Price of $195 ( inc GST). Check out the information, view the Demonstration Video and download an order form, here on the South Pacific Pictures website.
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Year 13 Drama Study Guide by Jane Luton and Marthy Watson
TeachingOn Sale Now! Good News for Teachers of Level 3 Drama from ESA. This Study Guide covers all the NCEA Level 3 Drama Achievement Standards.
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Drama at Arts OnLine
TeachingArts Online is an online community with teaching resources for dance, drama, visual arts, art history, music and drama teachers in primary and secondary schools. For the Drama section of Arts Online, please visit: http://arts.unitec.ac.nz/drama/
It provides free access to:Engaging with the Curriculum (2007) resource and key document area
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Once Were Warriors On Stage Educational CD-Rom
E-BooksWatch the promo movie showcasing the excellent interactive educational CD-Rom Once Were Warriors on Stage. Product is available from Contemporary Arts Media www.artfilms.com.au
