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READERS THEATRE
What is Readers
Theatre?
READERS THEATRE
Is it an Oral
Interpretation of
Drama?
Is it a play?
Is it a theatrical
performance?
READERS THEATRE
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How do you Spell it?
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READERS THEATRE
What is Readers
Theatre?
READERS THEATRE
Terms
Readers Theatre- An
oral reading activity that
closely resembles radio
drama employing the
use of vocal and
physical suggestions to
set the mood of the
situation.
READERS THEATRE
Terms
Picture Overlay- A type of
“double vision” with one
image superimposed on
another. In Readers Theater
the audience sees the actual
readers while viewing
imaginatively the created
scene.
READERS THEATRE
Terms
Audience focus-
When the audience is made
to look by the use of certain
conditions that create focal
points
READERS THEATRE
The Assignment
Number off 1-7
Choose a script
The number of
characters can exceed
the number of people
in your group.
Approve the play by me
Class time will be given
to practice
For very good
performance practice
outside of class is a
must.
Any questions ask me