Showsmartstm: the Volunteer's Guide for Putting on Shows with Kids

Now you can say, "I'll do that" when your PTA president wants to organize a student talent show. Now you can think, "No problem" when your teaching position includes directing the class play. Now you can decide, "I will" when your church fund-raising committee recruits help for the family variety show. ShowSmarts will be your co-director! This easy to understand guide provides step-by-step instructions for making any children's performance a successful and rewarding experience. ShowSmarts is comprehensive and concise. It is the ideal resource for busy volunteers, and others, who want to help put on a show but don't know how. ShowSmarts is perfect for ·Schools, churches and communities performances·PTA and PTO sponsored activities ·Camp, fair, festival and cruise ship programs·Youth and service organizations·Homeschooling groups·Children's libraries and museums·Military bases and international schoolsShowSmarts features·Techniques for organizing, producing and directing ·Definitions and responsibilities of show jobs ·Scriptwriting lesson plans·Show theme ideas·Advice from celebrities, professionals and veteran volunteers·Checklists and topic cross-referencing·Quick tips, cost-cutters, and safety smartsThink time ? Volunteerism ? Show jobs ? Writing a Class Play ? Writing a Variety Show Family Funny Monologues ? Narration ? Organizing a Talent Show ? Show Rules ? Auditions ? Script-to-Stage projects Coaching Character ? Rehearsals ? Homemade Props and Sound Effects ? Fund Raising ? Publicity ? Tickets ? Programs Makeup and Costumes ? Showtime ? Saying, "Thank you"