The Scenebook of Values and Virtues

Acting with Character

Author: Patrick Rainville Dorn

This collection of 24 character-driven scenes will guide teens to make positive choices in their lives while developing their acting skills. Each scene presents a realistic scenario that explores multiple character-building values.

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This entertaining collection of 24 character-driven scenes will guide teens to make positive choices in their lives while developing their acting skills. Each selection presents a realistic scenario that explores multiple character-building values, such as acceptance, compassion, fairness, forgiveness, generosity, gratitude, honesty, loyalty, perseverance, and self-discipline. Each scene is then followed by student-tested discussion questions that can spark conversation about values, personal responsibility, and relationships. Delve into a diverse assortment of thoughtful topics presented in an engaging, lighthearted fashion. Scenes range from 5 to 10 minutes in length with cast sizes of 2 to 7. Use this book in any group setting to encourage meaningful, values-based dialogue. Theres no other scenebook like this to help your students develop their own moral compass.

About the Author

Patrick Rainville Dorn has an MA in Theatre from the University of Denver and is also an Anglican priest. He has written more than forty published plays which have been performed thousands of times in the US, Canada, and Australia. In addition, Patrick has taught English and drama at Colorado Christian University and has directed plays for Colorado ACTS. As a theatre critic, he has reviewed hundreds of shows for a daily newspaper and his own blog. He also writes childrens books and fiction. When hes not writing, Patrick serves as a chaplain and loves the opportunity in writing this book to help youth develop their moral compass.