Founder of the Encore Young People’s Stage Company, Jan Croteau knows the power of theatre on kids, how it can build confidence and social skills. With a warm yet no-nonsense attitude, Jan Croteau offers an organized approach to working with kids, from establishing ground rules and warm-up exercises to movement and voice training, improvisation, aspects of production, and a full section on making Shakespeare accessible to young actors.
A resource and a guide, Perform It! will be welcomed by teachers, youth group leaders, parents, and anyone with an interest in young people’s theatre, presented in a clear and concise way full of heart and enthusiasm.
