This collection of scenes offers drama teachers a wide range of topics
to explore through characterisation of the moment. There are scenes
based on the historical past, these could be linked to cross-curricular
activities. Those set in the present seek to draw young actors into a
setting with which they can identify and emotionally explore. The author
believes that young actors often wish to explore comedy. With this in
mind, many of the scenes reflect comedic values. Some of these fun
situations hold deeper resonances which the drama teacher would be able
to explore with the actor. Each scene contains many different levels for
the actor to identify with and emotionally develop. As the words are
brought to life, the actor should imagine that they relate to a given
set of circumstances; each scene is directly linked to the human
situation. A young actor's motto should be: "I will live the words I
learn."