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Too often in our classrooms, students believe that confrontation is the only solution to conflict. Patricia Sternberg offers a promising alternative. In Theatre for Conflict Resolution, she outlines a variety of playmaking activities and theatre games designed to teach students that communication is the key.
Synopsis
Too often in our classrooms, students believe that confrontation is the only solution to conflict. Patricia Sternberg offers a promising alternative. In Theatre for Conflict Resolution, she outlines a variety of playmaking activities and theatre games designed to teach students that communication is the key.
About the Author
Patricia Sternberg is a professor in the theatre department at Hunter College in New York City, where she directs the Hunter College Mad Hatters, theatre for young audiences, and teaches a variety of courses in the Developmental Drama sequence, including Drama for Therapeutic Uses. A well-known author, playwright, lecturer, and workshop leader, she is also a RDT/BCT (Registered Drama Therapist/Board Certified Trainer).
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. What Is Conflict?
Warm-ups to Promote Trust
Theatre Games to Promote Cooperation
Unfinished Dialogues to Complete
One-liners to Ignite Emotions
Word Plays, Red Flags, and Stop Signs
Problem Cards for Improvisation
Group Problem-Solving Scenes
POV-Doubling Scenes
Monologues to Explore Feelings
Short Plays to Act and Complete
Create Your Own Play or Video
Conflict Resolution in Theatre and Life
Who's Doing What