When role-play comes alive

Fills a significant hole in the literature on educational role-play, enabling future growth in the field to be more confident and proficient

Provides the first comprehensive performance theory to explain how role-play works as performance

Offers practical ideas on incorporating role-play into communication training across many diverse fields

Autorentext

Paul Heinrich holds a PhD in Theatre and Drama from Northwestern University, USA and is the Founding Creative Director (retired) of Pam McLean Centre, University of Sydney, Australia.

Inhalt

Part I. Theory.- Chapter 1. Virtual Worlds.- Chapter 2. A Model of Performance.- Chapter 3. Role-play as Performance.- Chapter 4. Role-Play as Rehearsal.- Chapter 5. Role-Play as Drama.- Part II. Practice.- Chapter 6. The Workshop Team.- Chapter 7. Designing Role-Play.- Chapter 8. Where to Hold a Role-Play Workshop.- Chapter 9. Working with Actors.- Chapter 10. Managing Performance Anxiety.- Chapter 11. Beginning the Role-Play Workshop.- Chapter 12. Managing Aesthetic Distance.- Chapter 13. Effective Facilitation.- Chapter 14. Observation and Appreciation.- Chapter 15. Words, Words, Words.- Chapter 16. Body Language and Imagery.- Chapter 17. Managing Emotions.- Chapter 18. Facilitation Techniques.- Chapter 19. Workshop Formats.- Chapter 20. Composure.- Chapter 21. Observation Exercises.