{"product_id":"six-plays-for-children-9780292775688","title":"Six Plays for Children","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Aurand Harris\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: University of Texas Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: University of Texas Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: American - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSix Plays for Children\u003c\/i\u003e by Aurand Harris brings together a variety of dramatic forms that have enormously enriched the literature of children's theatre in this country and around the world. These works by this respected children's theatre playwright show Harris's great versatility: in the commedia dell'arte of \u003ci\u003eAndrocles and the Lion\u003c\/i\u003e; the musical melodrama \u003ci\u003eRags to Riches\u003c\/i\u003e; the sober, absurd comedy \u003ci\u003ePunch and Judy\u003c\/i\u003e; the realistic historical drama \u003ci\u003eSteal Away Home\u003c\/i\u003e; the farce \u003ci\u003ePeck's Bad Boy\u003c\/i\u003e; and the musical review \u003ci\u003eYankee Doodle\u003c\/i\u003e. Each of the six plays exhibits a vital theatricality which is sure to win a child's attention and response.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditor Coleman A. Jennings traces Harris's development as a playwright in a biographical study based on interviews with Harris. This enlightening section treats Harris's philosophy and teaching methods, as well as his creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University of Texas Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46894314389655,"sku":"9780292775688","price":4148.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780292775688.webp?v=1770323415","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/six-plays-for-children-9780292775688","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}