Table of Contents

Introduction; Prologue: Checking Out the Responsibilities; Act I: Preparing the Script; Act II: Getting the Show on the Road; Act III: Working rehearsals; Act IV: Performing the Play; Curtain Call: Technical Aspects; Epilogue: Additional Resources.

About the Author

Margaret F Johnson is a retired drama teacher and has directed over 190 productions. Many of her former students are now theatre professionals.

Reviews

This is an amazing resource! I use this book every single time I do a show. It is so complete. Everything you need from day one until the end is here. I love all the suggestions this book contains for shows. All drama teachers need to use this book; it does not matter if you are the most experienced or just starting out. This is a great tool. Ondine Barndt, drama director Even after teaching drama for thirteen years in three different schools, I find this text invaluable. From ideas about choosing a script to costuming tips, this book serves as a trusted companion in any play production. So often in doing theatre in a school setting I've wished for a wise colleague to provide support; Margaret Johnson's wit, encouragement and experience jump off the pages to aid in helping make a show come to fruition. Tammi Allison, drama teacher When I decided to accept my current teaching position, I scoured the Internet looking for a good resource to help me direct my fall show, and that's how I discovered your book The Drama Teacher's Survival Guide. It was the perfect resource for me because it's so organized. Your book lays everything out in an orderly, step-by-step fashion and, mixed together with the stories and experiences you shared, I found it to be the perfect recipe for success for me! Rebecca McMillan, Saint John Paul II Academy, Boca Raton, FL