Public Speaking as Performance: Practicing Public Speaking in the Theatre & Performance Classroom
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2023-04-15Published Version
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Public Speaking as Performance: Practicing Public Speaking in the Theatre & Performance Classroom, written by theatre educators, presents the essential elements of speechwriting with the skills that actors use to communicate to an audience. In chapters such as “Actor Tools for Public Speakers” and “From Page to Stage,” the textbook provides students with a creative and accessible approach to delivering speeches. Drawing on the tradition of teaching public speaking in theatre and drama departments, this textbook emphasizes the performative nature of communication.
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This book was made possible by a grant provided by the University of Kansas Libraries and through additional funding from the Department of Theatre & Dance, University of Kansas.
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Except where otherwise noted, this item's license is described as: Copyright 2023 Mechele Leon. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
