Good Heavens! : One Act Plays For Child

Seven thought-provoking and fun plays for children The stage is a magical place where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary and imagination rules supreme. Discover the wonders of the stage with Good Heavens!. The seven plays in this collection will help you explore different aspects of theatre. While some require interesting sets props and costumes others demand imaginative choreography music and stage lighting. Good Heavens! No Not I and Stone Soup will have the audience doubling up with laughter Hamsadhwani and A Christmas Miracle will make them ponder and debate and The White Elephant and The Monster Night throw up unusual problems that children resolve! In the detailed introduction the author discusses theatre its origins and how to prepare for a production. Meticulous with step-by-step details on auditions rehearsals props set design sound music costumes and lighting it acquaints you with the stage and its requirements. Written by one of India’s most exciting playwrights for children Good Heavens! is invaluable for all who are interested in children’s plays and especially those involved in children’s theatre productions.About the AuthorPoile Sengupta was born in Ernakulam Kerala and began writing while in school in Delhi. Her work includes fiction poetry and drama for adults as well as for children. Her recent writing for children includesVikram and Vetal Vikramaditya's Throne andGood Heavens! One Act Plays for Children by Puffin. Her short fiction for children has been extensively anthologised. She lives in Bangalore.