READERS THEATRE

What is Readers Theatre?

READERS THEATREREADERS THEATRE

Is it an Oral Interpretation

of Drama?

Is it a play?

Is it a theatrical performance?

READERS THEATREREADERS THEATRE

• How do you Spell it?

• reader’s theater • readers’ theater • readers theater • reader’s theatre • readers’ theatre • readers theatre

READERS THEATRE

What is Readers Theatre?

READERS THEATREREADERS 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 THEATREREADERS 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 THEATREREADERS THEATRE

Terms

Audience focus-

When the audience is made to look by the use of certain conditions that create focal

points

READERS THEATREREADERS THEATRE

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

The Assignment