{"product_id":"9781350501768","title":"The Essential Guide to Doing the School Play: And Not Screwing It Up","description":"Author: Hanlan, Jason\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781350501768\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 02 Apr 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eI don't know much about drama \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ehow do I go about choosing the 'right' show for my students?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our school has a wide range of backgrounds and abilities \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ehow can I ensure fairness for all in the production?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I barely have any time to spare \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e    \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ehow can I rehearse this every week?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMy school has no budget for a production, how can I make our production pay for itself?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Given how daunting it can feel to be charged with putting on a school play, this book is essential for teachers new to school shows and a valuable aid for the more experienced. It serves as an invaluable guide to producing work from all-time favourite blockbusters (such as \u003ci\u003eGrease \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOliver!\u003c\/i\u003e) to more obscure straight plays and comedies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e From cautionary tales to regular simple lists of dos and don'ts, and covering topics from clearing performing rights and managing the budget to looking after your own mental health, this book gives you all you need to produce and direct a successful school production and take the headache out of the job. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47509061206174,"sku":"UBD-9781350501768","price":36.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781350501768.jpg?v=1780640951","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781350501768","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}