Synopsis
Playing Period Plays
Published by Dramatic Publishing
Suggestions are given for practical presentation and for adaptation of the material for pageant and arena work
Part I covers Medieval and Early Tudor periods
Part II - Elizabethan and Jacobean periods (including Masques)
Part III - Restoration and Georgian periods
Part IV - Victorian and Edwardian periods
Each of these four periods are presented under six topics - The Spirit of the Plays, Movement in Costume, Occupations (the occupations and amusements of the period), Music, and Practice Scenes. Acting and mime exercises are also included
This illustrated book is essential for anyone interested in classical theatre - 318pp