There is no one-size-fits-all way to keep pace with the changes affecting high school students and those who educate them. ThatOs why Joan Lazarus has gathered here the insights of hundreds of secondary school theatre teachers and teaching artists on how they have responded to the shifting demands of theatre education in todayOs schools. She paints a portrait of active, dynamic professionals who build vibrant programs and confront challenges in a variety of ways O from inclusive, interactive lessons to comprehensive programs that address the impact of poverty, race, gender and spirituality on studentsO lives. In the process, she shows how real teachers bring about real change. An accessible and up-to-date guide to best practices in theatre education, this expanded and revised edition encompasses new hands-on activities O drawn from the authorOs in-depth interviews and research.