About the Author

Joan Lazarus is a professor in the department of theater and dance at the University of Texas at Austin.

Reviews

'This book fills a great void in theatre education literature' 
*Praise for the first edition. Jo Beth Gonzalez, President-Elect of AATE and high school teacher*

''Signs of Change' is expertly written, the book is at once inspiring and overwhelming as chapters are jam- packed with stories of best practices, classroom activities, and personal reflection questions.'
*Courtney Blackwell for TYA Today*

'This book should be put in the hands of every person who has the inclination and opportunity to make theatre with young people. It is a 'must-have' in theatre-training institutions.'
*Praise for the first edition. Julia Perlowski, Reba R. Robinson Outstanding Secondary School Drama Educator*

'A leading voice in rethinking secondary school theatre education' 
*Praise for the first edition. David Beare for Theatre Research In Canada*

''Signs of Change' contains exercises to help teachers examine their paths and directions, and some wonderfully informative, detailed, and heartfelt testimonies from experienced US teachers, educationalists and policy makers.' 
*Roger Lang for Arts Professional*

'An accessible guide to contemporary theatre education practice in the United States.'
*Clive Holmwood for Dramatherapy*

'It is the only book I know of that talks about classroom learners, performing and theatre and the links and responsibilities that is our responsibility as educators to be aware of. '
*Jill Lloyd-Jones M. Ed. (now retired, taught drama in Toronto, was responsible for arts curriculum for teachers and students and wrote drama and dance curriculum for the Ministry of Education)*