
After-School Theatre Programs for At-Risk Teenagers
Philip Zwerling(Author)
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 30. November 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
252 pages
978-0-7864-3187-8 (ISBN)
Description
Where intervention programs such as D.A.R.E. and "Scared Straight" have failed to adequately address the problems of at-risk teenagers, inexpensive and easily-implemented after school theatre programs may offer promising new possibilities. This book suggests that low-cost, non-coercive theatre programs can demonstrably lower the incidence of youth violence, drug use, teen pregnancy, truancy, and gang membership. The author considers the problems facing today's teenagers, discusses the history of using theatre for social change in the United States and Britain, and takes an in-depth look at three U.S. theatre programs. An appendix provides an alphabetical directory of 106 after school theatre programs in the U.S., including contact information and a brief description of each program.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
notes, appendix, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
415 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-3187-8 (9780786431878)
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Person
Philip Zwerling, now retired to the Mendocino Coast of California, previously taught creative writing at Ursinus College and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He is the author of seven books on film, theater and history.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface
1 A Boy Like Johnny
2 Why Johnny Can't Stay in School, Off Drugs, or Out of Jail
3 History and Theory of Community-Based Theatre
4 Evolution of Community-Based Theatre in the U.S.
5 Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed
6 The Virginia Avenue Project
7 City Hearts
8 The Isla Vista City at Peace Program
9 How Theatre Can Save Johnny and a Million Other Teens
Appendix: Selected After-School Theatre Programs
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Preface
1 A Boy Like Johnny
2 Why Johnny Can't Stay in School, Off Drugs, or Out of Jail
3 History and Theory of Community-Based Theatre
4 Evolution of Community-Based Theatre in the U.S.
5 Augusto Boal and the Theatre of the Oppressed
6 The Virginia Avenue Project
7 City Hearts
8 The Isla Vista City at Peace Program
9 How Theatre Can Save Johnny and a Million Other Teens
Appendix: Selected After-School Theatre Programs
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index