Theater or even theatre leds itself to performing as well as school and business presentations.

We've looked at a lot of books, and these are our favorites!

Theatre Games for Young Performers

Improv Exercises and More!

Imagination-expanding exercises in pantomime, voice and improvisational acting for any selected subject or theme. 147 pages. Item# BMP01.

Elegantly Frugal Costumes

Price isn't Everything!

S Dearing. Grade 4-adult. This reference offers just about everything you need to know to make costumes for plays, pageants or musicals with minimum expense. 132 pages.
Item# BMP02.

Self Supporting Scenery for Children's Theatre ... and Grownups Too

J. H. Miller. Grade 6-adult. Over 175 drawings illustrate the construction of self-supporting scenery; covers tools, materials, designs and craft. 128 pages.
Item# BMP05.

Acting Games: Improvisations and Exercises

Great Warm-ups and New Ideas!

M. Cassidy. Grade 1-adult. Assist students in developing their creative abilities. All of the essential elements of acting and character development are explored.192 pages.
Item# BMP06.

Glue and Go Costumes for Kids

H. Cleeland. 28 clever costume ideas showcased in fabulous full-color photographs and made with easy-to-find materials, including plastic cups and plates, cardboard boxes, fabric, and foam core.
Item# 5731.

Break A Leg!

Warm-ups, stretches and breathing exercises

L. Friedman. Ages 8-adult. Learn warm-ups, stretches and breathing exercises to hone body and voice. Includes theater games and improvisations. Develop physical skills from clowning to enacting a death scene. 222 pages.
Item# BWP09.

Small Stage Sets on Tour

Dozens of Easy To Move Set Ideas

J.H. Hiller. Grade 5-adult. See dozens of actual sets and how to build them. Examines other playing spaces encountered in traveling productions. 128 pages.
Item# BMP08.

Theatre Games and Beyond

More than just theatre games! .
Item# BMP09.

Improvisations in Creative Drama

Intro to the Fundamentals of Many Elements

B. Keller. Grade 2-adult. This basic workbook text is for improvisational and structured drama learning. Good intro to fundamentals for sound and music, poetry, imagination and playacting on stage. 175 pages.
Item# BMP10.

Improve with Improv

Improve improv Consistency

B. Jones, for all ages. A guide to improvisation and character development through 30 class-length workshops.
Item# BMP11.

Let's Put On A Show

Lots of "How To" Help!

A.Gibbs. Grade K-8. An easy-to-read theatre handbook for young actors – covers theatre vocabulary, scripting, casting, sets, scenery, props, costumes, backstage and technical particulars. It includes lots of “how to” and special effects. 159 pages.
Item# BMP12.

The Ultimate Improv Book

Improv in 24 Units!

Nevraumont, Hanson & Smeaton. All ages. This is a complete improv curriculum in 24 class-length units. This comprehensive resource shows who, what, when, why and how of comedy improvisation. 272 pages.
Item# BMP13.

Truth in Comedy

Quickly Develop Themes into Funny Skits

C. Halpern, D. Close & K. Johnson. All ages. This is the manual of improvisation. Learn how to “free associate” on a theme into a series of rapid-fire one-liners that builds into totally unpredictable skits with hilarious results. You learn to think quickly, build continuity, develop characterizations and sharpen humor. 153 pages.
Item# BMP14.

Costuming Made Easy

Make Costumes from Spare Clothing

B. Rogers. All ages. Learn how to make theatrical costumes from cast-off clothing. More than 100 costume designs with photographs and diagrams.117 pages.
Item# BMP15.

Constructions for Children

Turn Junk into Results

B. Eichelberger & C. Larson. Grades 1-4. Projects in design technology using “junk.” Provides practice in science, literature, math, cooperative learning, problem-solving and critical thinking. 96 pages.
Item# BPL05.

Nifty Thrifty No-Sew Costumes & Props

C.A. Bloom. Ages 4 yrs.& up. Complete directions and illustrations show how to create a full array of characters, animals and creatures quickly and easily. 32 costumes are shown in full color. 208 pages. Item# BPL08.

On Stage

L. Bany-Winters. Grades K-8. Plenty of ideas for warm-up exercises, pantomime improvisation, mask making and other theatre activities. 177 pages.
Item# BIP06.

Funny Bones

90 Activities for Every Kid

L. Bany-Winters. Ages 9-12. Ninety amusing activities designed to bring out the humor in every kid. These improvisational games and comedic scenes will boost self-confidence and a sense of fun. 153 pages.
Item# BIP07.

Show Time! Music, Dance and
Drama Activities for Kids

Great for Directors of Young Actors

L Bany-Winters. Ages 6-12. “Useful for teachers, directors working with young actors, and children looking for direction in theatrical ventures.” 208 pages.
Item# BIP10.

Usborne Book of Face Painting

Bring Depth to Characters!

Find out how to transform faces in this fantastic introduction to face painting. The easy step-by-step instructions and techniques show you how to paint animals, monsters, clowns, butterflies and many more.
Item# BUB01.