Upstaged: One-Act Plays For Schools
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Upstaged: One-Act Plays for Schools is a carefully curated anthology that brings the vibrancy and immediacy of live theatre directly into the classroom, presenting a compelling collection of one-act plays tailored for student performers and young audiences alike. Collected by Stephen Wedlick, the volume gathers a diverse range of dramatic works, each compact enough to be staged with minimal resources yet rich enough in conflict, character, and dialogue to ignite genuine theatrical excitement. Each play instructs young performers in the fundamental disciplines of drama — timing, voice, and presence — while simultaneously challenging them to inhabit fully realised characters within tightly crafted narratives. Published by Rigby, a respected name in educational publishing, this anthology stands as an invaluable resource for drama teachers and school theatre programmes seeking accessible yet substantive material. Wedlick's selections balance comic wit with moments of genuine pathos, ensuring that both performers and audiences are consistently engaged. Whether used as a classroom exercise or mounted as a full school production, the plays within this collection promise to leave young readers and performers asking: what happens when the curtain rises and the unexpected takes the stage?
Author: Stephen Wedlick
Format: Paperback
Genre: Plays
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Upstaged: One-Act Plays for Schools is a carefully curated anthology that brings the vibrancy and immediacy of live theatre directly into the classroom, presenting a compelling collection of one-act plays tailored for student performers and young audiences alike. Collected by Stephen Wedlick, the volume gathers a diverse range of dramatic works, each compact enough to be staged with minimal resources yet rich enough in conflict, character, and dialogue to ignite genuine theatrical excitement. Each play instructs young performers in the fundamental disciplines of drama — timing, voice, and presence — while simultaneously challenging them to inhabit fully realised characters within tightly crafted narratives. Published by Rigby, a respected name in educational publishing, this anthology stands as an invaluable resource for drama teachers and school theatre programmes seeking accessible yet substantive material. Wedlick's selections balance comic wit with moments of genuine pathos, ensuring that both performers and audiences are consistently engaged. Whether used as a classroom exercise or mounted as a full school production, the plays within this collection promise to leave young readers and performers asking: what happens when the curtain rises and the unexpected takes the stage?