THÉÂTRE

Plays for Young Adults

NA1652 DES SKETCHES A LIRE ET A JOUER  $39.95
Softcover, 96 pp., ISBN:9782725621708
This delightful book written for ages 5-8 years offers short, funny skits that allow students to work together on reading, language, and oral skills. Each skit is accompanied by a brief introduction explaining the stage set and the characters. Best of all, easy to follow instructions help children to participate who are not yet able to read French. This book is a great solution for a beginning French class with young children.

NA6204 LA GRAMMAIRE EN SCENES $39.95
A.-C. Vivet-Rémy, F. Fontaine, C. Lamblin, Softcover, 159 pp., ISBN:9782725616209
Act out a theatrical scene, songs, ads, TV games, clown sketches, an opera, and even rap with this incredible book which brings French grammar to life. Each of the texts is centered on one grammatical concept, or rule and explained with clarity and humor. In addition, teachers will appreciate the accompanying pedagogical notes and the variety of activities easily adaptable to any classroom

TD6187 PETITES PIÈCES DE THÉATRE $24.95
Lozano, Patti, Softcover, 154 pp., ISBN:9780970886187
Skits are a wonderful way to get students involved and speaking the language. Here is a collection of 15 acts with three skits per act. Each skit lasts from three to six minutes. The three parts of each act get progressively more involved: the first one is short and simple, the second is longer and more complex, and the third skit aims to unite the objectives, vocabulary and structure within a complex dialogue and plot. Every act features new characters in different situations.

RZ582 PIÈCES ET SAYNÈTES POUR LES ENFANTS   $31.95
D. Chauvel, softcover, 135 pp., ISBN:9782725622651
Theatrical activities are unfortunately often excluded from the classroom, primarily because of the lack of useful material appropriate for younger students. This book offers plays and skits written by authors who have been inspired by children. These plays, introduced by suggestions that will facilitate the actual theatrical performance, are perfect for use in the classroom.

NA1741 PIECES DROLES POUR LES ENFANTS   $39.95
Softcover, 219 pp., ISBN:9782725622262
This book is an excellent opportunity for teachers and thespians alike to show children ages 7-11 that work and play can go hand in hand. Each play is rated according to the age of the participants, the number of actors, and the length of the piece. In addition, suggestions are give to help facilitate production and presentation of the plays. "Pièces Drôles" is an exercice in memorization and a chance for children to discover the enjoyment of being on stage.

HA89 MALIN COMME UN SINGE   $17.95
A. Rocard , Illustrated by A-C Martin, softcover, 150 pp., ISBN:9782246513018
These seven short, humorous plays are perfect for budding elementary level actors. An original and fun way to practice French!

HA90 SEPT FARCES POUR ÉCOLIERS   $18.95
P. Gripari, Illustrated by Boiry, softcover, 166 pp., ISBN:9782246389019
Seven plays, all comedies, which will entertain the audience and the performers; easy plays to set up in school. The plays are about 20 pages long and are in large print. Created specifically for the students, this playbook will be a success for your classes.

HA91 HUIT FARCES POUR COLLÉGIENS   $19.50
P. Gripari, Illustrated by Boiry, softcover, 218 pp., ISBN:9782246424918
A more advanced selection of plays for the more advanced students. Funny, contemporary and easy to perform, these are an excellent way to develop vocabulary, body language and to enjoy French!

EC6003 THÉÂTRE À LIRE, THÉÂTRE À JOUER   $12.95
Georges Courteline, softcover, 90 pp., ISBN:9782211095631
Read this book and you will laugh. The stories are taken from everyday life and all the characters could be friends of yours. If you search hard, you will surely find them, and enjoy yourself while reading or acting.

SO1706 12 PETITES PIÈCES POUR ADOLESCENTS $28.95
F. Du Chaxel, SC, 150 pp., ISBN:9782842601706
An advanced selection of plays for the adolescent student. Funny, contemporary and easy to perform, these are an excellent way to develop vocabulary, body language and to enjoy French!

History and Analyses

BO8355 LE THÉÂTRE AU XXè SIÈCLE   $21.50
C. Deshoulières, softcover, 224 pp. Collection en Toutes Lettres. ISBN:20400183558
The history of theater in the 20^th century is all about change. More than any other era, our century has allowed the theater to be a place for literary experimentation and political expression. Join the author as he follows the tumultuous movements as they evolved with Claudel, Beckett, Giraudoux and others in their "search for modernity."

ML3737 LE THÉÂTRE: Les Essentiels Milan   $14.95
M.-C. Hubert, softcover, 64 pp., ISBN:9782841133734
This concise guide traces the history of theater from Antiquity through the Renaissance and the Italian theater, to the famous Surrealist and Absurdist movements in France and the rest of Europe which have led to modernity. A chronology and a glossary are included at the end of the book.

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