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Improvisation and creative drama are excellent with seniors of all ages and abilities. Older actors love being able to explore their creativity while creating stories and on-the-spot plays. Such fun!
Now you can liven up your improvisations with these Improv Starters. The deck of 35 expression cards, 8 1/2 X 11” on bright cover stock, can be used as starters for storytelling, in drama class to work on vocal expression, or as a way to stimulate improvisations. the flash card deck will become treasured tool, especially when you run low on ideas! $15.00
Barrier-Free Theatre is a useful book, filled with nuts-and-bolts, hands-on, comprehensive guide for making drama accessible to people of all ages. Written for drama teachers and directors, recreation leaders, therapists, and other group leaders, this book explains in simple, non-technical language how to make accommodations for successful participation in creative drama, improvisation, puppetry, traditional plays, and new plays. Sally shows you tips and tricks that help actors gain self-confidence, find new ways to express themselves, and work effectively and creatively with others. Easy to read and full of great ideas! This comprehensive, state-of-the-art resource is a huge gold mine of methods, content, and sage advice, peppered with success stories. What a find!
This game has been so popular in classes and workshops that we now offer it to you. It makes improvisation simple, quick and fun. The deck of who, what, when, where and why cards provide jumping off points to stimulate creativity, imagination, and spontaneity. There are unlimited combinations for hours of enjoyment in drama classes, at parties or wherever you want to have some fun! Successful with people of all ages and abilities. $15.00
Drama comes alive in this practical guide. With step-by-step instructions, directing creative drama, improvisation and basic acting becomes easy. Includes 50 activities to stimulate senses, awaken imagination, encourage interaction and stimulate verbal communication. Great for use in the classroom or actor training and is a wonderful tool for activity directors. Our favorite ‘how to’ book! $45.95
This user-friendly book demonstrates how to use simple music and movements to engage people with dementia, promoting relaxation and enjoyment. Take the authors’ practical advice, add a love of music and you’ll be able to develop a program that prompts more communication for meaningful interactions. The practical advice and list of useful songs will help you stimulate and entertain less active adults. $22.95
STIMU-DRAMA: Using Music, Movement and Drama with Less Active Adults Use this TipSheet to learn how Stimu-Drama combines music, movement, and drama in a mixture that promotes communication and broadens expression. Learn how to move smoothly between the art forms in each and every session, how to lead the program, and how to use props and other tools to stimulate older adults. Just add the joy of the arts and you’ll have a fun, creative program that they’ll ask for time and time again! $10
Creative drama is fun, spontaneous, doesn’t require memorization and promotes creativity and imagination. This basic manual helps structure workshops and classes into a progression, develop and dramatize stories and guides the program with a 12-week lesson plan. $18.75 |
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THE IMPROV GAME 
DRAMA ACTIVITIES WITH OLDER ADULTS: A Handbook for Leaders
CREATIVE DRAMATICS FOR SENIOR ADULTS |
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ArtAge Senior Theatre Resource Center We help older performers fulfill their theatrical dreams! Copyright 2012 ArtAge Publications. All rights reserved. |