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1. READER’S THEATRE Dr Andika Aziz Hussin

2. Readers Theater is a dramatic presentation of a written work in a script form.  Readers read from a "script" and reading parts are divided among the readers. No memorization, costumes, blocking, or special lighting is needed. Presentations can easily be done in a k-3 classroom.  Scripts are held by the readers. Lines are not memorized. The focus is on reading the text with expressive voices and gestures.

3. Reader's Theater is a form of performance in which the reader, without the use of costumes or special props, just read the script while playing certain roles . In contrast to conventional theater that involves a large action, costumes, and setting, Reader's Theater focuses more on sound (reading) and interpretation of the script . Reader's Theater is often used in schools, libraries, or in educational contexts to help improve reading abilities and literary comprehension , while conventional theater tends more towards professional performances and greater entertainment.

4. The difference between Reader's Theatre and Conventional Theatre:

5. Presentation Format: Reader's Theater focuses only on the reading of a script with little or no exaggerated physical movements. The readers stand or sit in their places while reciting dialogue and stage directions. Conventional theatre involves a fully staged scene, with movement, action, and a physical setting representing the place and time of the story.

6. Physical Involvement Reader's Theater demands minimal physical movement, focus on sound and interpretation of dialogue. Costumes and props may not be required. Conventional theatre involves the use of costumes, props, and physical movement to create atmosphere and visualize the story.

7. Script Reading: Reader's Theater-the reader reads out the script without the need to memorize it completely. They can use scripts to help with reading. - Conventional theater-actors are required to memorize their dialogues and play their roles with gestures and body expressions.

8. Background Setting Reader's Theater does not require complicated and detailed set backgrounds. The focus is on the story and dialogue. Conventional theater demands that more complex and detailed set Settings be used to create the world around the story.

9. Voice Interpretation: Reader's Theater-the reader must provide a strong and clear vocal interpretation to express disposition and emotion. Conventional theater-actors use dialogue, movement, and facial expressions to communicate characters and emotions.

10. Location Flexibility: Reader's Theater can be performed in a variety of places with minimal equipment, even in informal environments such as libraries, or classrooms. Conventional theaters require theater facilities or special places with appropriate stages, lighting, and acoustics.

11. Focus on literature: Reader's Theater - allows the viewer to focus more on literature and script writing, since there are no noticeable visual distractions. Conventional theater uses visual elements such as settings, costumes, and props to reinforce and visualize the story.

12. Reader's Theater Scripts and Plays for the Classroom (teachingheart.net)