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175 Theatre Games: Warm-up exercises for Actors

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The games and exercises in this book are designed to be used as warm-ups at the beginning of a theatre class period. They have been used successfully with middle grade students and they can easily be adapted for use with younger children, older teens and adults in other settings. The games are divided into thirteen sections for easy reference: 1. Clowning, 2. Cooperation/Teamwork, 3. Focus/Concentration, 4. Getting Ready, 5. Improvisation, 6. Listening, 7. Name Games, 8. Observation, 10. Pantomime, 11. Stretching/Relaxation, 12. Stage Movement, 13. Voice. The games have been adapted from many books, workshops and standard group activities. This is a comprehensive collection of tested games and exercises. A must book for every theatre library.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Nancy Hurley grew up in Orange City, Iowa, home to Northwestern College, where she earned her B.A. in Speech and Theatre. While at Northwestern she was presented with the Alpha Psi Omega dramatics fraternity Best Actress Award and was named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. After receiving her M.A. in Speech and Theatre from Eastern New Mexico University, Nancy taught middle school theatre in New Mexico; Ontario, Canada; and southern California.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Teen Drama Warmups & Explorations

S.G. · December 31, 2009

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great reference

D. · June 19, 2021

A great reference for games in a pinch. Most I knew about, but there are some new ones. It’s still good to have the reminder of the familiar games as well.

4.0 out of 5 stars well written

K.C. · October 26, 2013

These are tried and tested games that everyone in theatre ought to use at one point or another. So fun and a great tool to foster teamwork.

3.0 out of 5 stars 175 Acting Games

P.G. · March 8, 2014

Ordered this for teaching an acting class. Found quite a few good exercises, but also a lot of not so good

5.0 out of 5 stars simple and easy to understand the games

A. · April 2, 2013

simple and easy to understand the games, it has many photos and pictures to understand games, very good!!It explains the aim of the games very well and classified the catagory well!

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick ice breakers for small to medium groups!

M. · January 21, 2016

Excellent thatre groups/club tips and exercises- upper elementary through adult. I've used it for all ages!

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

V. · May 15, 2015

thanx

1.0 out of 5 stars Lets find some F U N games for kids!

l.E. · November 20, 2014

For ACTORS - but not for those aspiring to be! Most games are 'recycled' oldies or pairs games - unsuitable for mid sized groups of hyperactive 10-14 year olds

Super für die Schule 9.Klasse

F.S. · May 11, 2025

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Good... for youngsters

P. · January 21, 2012

Some good exercises but particularly aimed at young performers. Mature actors may need something that stretches them more although some of the exercises in this book could be extended to suit.

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Description:

The games and exercises in this book are designed to be used as warm-ups at the beginning of a theatre class period. They have been used successfully with middle grade students and they can easily be adapted for use with younger children, older teens and adults in other settings. The games are divided into thirteen sections for easy reference: 1. Clowning, 2. Cooperation/Teamwork, 3. Focus/Concentration, 4. Getting Ready, 5. Improvisation, 6. Listening, 7. Name Games, 8. Observation, 10. Pantomime, 11. Stretching/Relaxation, 12. Stage Movement, 13. Voice. The games have been adapted from many books, workshops and standard group activities. This is a comprehensive collection of tested games and exercises. A must book for every theatre library.


Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Nancy Hurley grew up in Orange City, Iowa, home to Northwestern College, where she earned her B.A. in Speech and Theatre. While at Northwestern she was presented with the Alpha Psi Omega dramatics fraternity Best Actress Award and was named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. After receiving her M.A. in Speech and Theatre from Eastern New Mexico University, Nancy taught middle school theatre in New Mexico; Ontario, Canada; and southern California.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teen Drama Warmups & Explorations

S.G. · December 31, 2009

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great reference

D. · June 19, 2021

A great reference for games in a pinch. Most I knew about, but there are some new ones. It’s still good to have the reminder of the familiar games as well.

4.0 out of 5 stars well written

K.C. · October 26, 2013

These are tried and tested games that everyone in theatre ought to use at one point or another. So fun and a great tool to foster teamwork.

3.0 out of 5 stars 175 Acting Games

P.G. · March 8, 2014

Ordered this for teaching an acting class. Found quite a few good exercises, but also a lot of not so good

5.0 out of 5 stars simple and easy to understand the games

A. · April 2, 2013

simple and easy to understand the games, it has many photos and pictures to understand games, very good!!It explains the aim of the games very well and classified the catagory well!

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick ice breakers for small to medium groups!

M. · January 21, 2016

Excellent thatre groups/club tips and exercises- upper elementary through adult. I've used it for all ages!

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

V. · May 15, 2015

thanx

1.0 out of 5 stars Lets find some F U N games for kids!

l.E. · November 20, 2014

For ACTORS - but not for those aspiring to be! Most games are 'recycled' oldies or pairs games - unsuitable for mid sized groups of hyperactive 10-14 year olds

Super für die Schule 9.Klasse

F.S. · May 11, 2025

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Good... for youngsters

P. · January 21, 2012

Some good exercises but particularly aimed at young performers. Mature actors may need something that stretches them more although some of the exercises in this book could be extended to suit.

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