Cross-referencing is provided. Thirty-minute video portrays the historical development of theatrical space from the Greeks, to the Elizabethans, to the usage of the proscenium stage. Three professors discuss various stages and staging techniques. The creative process of stage design is illustrated through plays. Neutral and character masks are used in improvisation, emphasizing body movement and voice characterization.
Texts range in complexity.
A teacher's guide is included. Book is largely concerned with theatrical production. The author includes many personal accounts of the strategies and resources used to develop the story drama. Communication skills and processes are stressed. They are set in a storytelling genre that is both thoughtful and humorous.