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Ann McDonough, Ph.D. developed the nationally recognized Senior Theatre program at UNLV, where she chaired and hosted the first three international Senior Theatre Festivals. Ann has published nine books on Senior Theatre, several which focus on using memories to create theatre. 

 

scripting our lives smallerSCRIPTING OUR LIVES: Oral History Theatre
A collection of practical methods and script shell foundations
by Mark Steven Jensen and
Ann McDonough

This book will help you create an oral history theatre revue. Here’s all the information to help you start. This groundbreaking work provides a wonderful range of basic script outlines or ‘shells’ for you and your group to insert personal stories, creative works, and reminiscences. With themes like, “Dancing Through Life,” “High School Daze,” and “Military Memories,” you will be both inspired and delighted. Create wonderful theatre revues based on the memories of your lives!

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$24.95

Theatre of Memories Small Web viewTHE THEATRE OF MEMORIES: Creating Oral History Revues

By Ann McDonough

This practical guide will lead you and your group step-by-step through the process of developing and creating an oral history theatre revue. From selecting a theme to inspiring stories to editing your script, this exciting new work is sure to capture and preserve special memories, stories and insights from a variety of age groups!

$24.95 

 

consider02CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITIES: New Short, Ten Minute Plays for Mature Actors
Ann McDonough and Douglas Hill

Here are seven short 10-minute plays with a wide variety of challenging and enticing theatre that feature dynamic, humorous and touching older characters. Check out our favorite, Still 29!

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$13.95 

 

summer dreams smallerSUMMER DREAMS/WINTER WISHES
Edited by Ann McDonough and Douglas Hill

You’ll want to stage these shows and have the book handy on your library shelves for when you need something special. Complied by the folks at UNLV, it has ten plays, all with dynamic older characters! It includes monologues, ten-minute shows, and one acts. A must-have for Senior Theatre entertainment! 130 pages.

$18.95 

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shortSHORT STUFF: Ten to Twenty Minute Plays for Mature Actors
Ann McDonough

Short plays are popular because they are useful in class, as readers theatre and can be performed for many different kinds of audiences. A delightful collection of comedies and dramas filled with roles that performers and audiences love.
$19.95 

 

nmNEW MONOLOGUES FOR MATURE ACTORS
Edited by Ann McDonough

This anthology of comic and serious monologues has characters who are fresh and reflect modern older adults. A convenient source book for auditions or acting classes. Also contains suggestions and exercises plus listings of previously published and produced classical, comic and serious monologues. 

$19.95 

 

grandA GRAND ENTRANCE: Scenes & Monologues for Mature Actors
Edited by Ann Mc Donough & Kent R. Brown

This exciting anthology of scenes & monologues features nearly 100 comic and serious roles for mature actors. For advanced and the beginning actor, also includes scenes for two and three characters plus suggestions for how to interpret them, discover motivation, portray characters plus many other tips.    

$18.95

golden stage smallerTHE GOLDEN STAGE: Dramatic Activities for Older Adults
Ann McDonough

Seniors will make an entrance onto stage with this book that introduces them to the art and craft of acting. Includes a variety of theatre games and exercises in managing stage fright, concentration, relaxation and memorization. Learn how to prepare for auditions, analyze characters and perform scenes. Plus practical suggestions for crafting both musical and oral history reviews. 

$19.95  

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