Speech and Drama
Speech
The Art of Communicating Effectively - Tips for
Presenters
tips on presentations that will help your next presentation go perhaps a little
smoother or a bit better
Bartlett's Quotations
alphabetical index of authors and a searchable key word database
ComWeb MegaSearch
Full Text Search of 12,000 Web Pages from 250 Communication/ Journalism/ Speech/
Rhetoric - Related Web Sites
Debate Central
an educational internet resource for all those involved in competitive
educational debating in all of its formats throughout the world
DOUGLASS
an electronic archive of American oratory and related documents
Extemporaneous Speaking
tips for extemporaneous speaking from Lenny Laskowski
The Great Debate and Beyond
history of televised presidential debates
High School Debate Topics Online
new topic is announced each year in mid-January, and the new Debate Topic
website is up as soon as possible after that
The History Channel - Great Speeches
speeches have been drawn from the most famous broadcasts and recordings of the
Twentieth Century
Idea Bank: Ways to Improve Your Speech or
Presentation
includes Using Quotations Effectively, Using Anecdotes and Excerpts, Put Humor
to Work for You, etc.
Idea Directory
to find a great idea, browse by category, or search the entire Idea Directory by
keyword.
Learn2 Write a Speech
step by step instructions
Matt's Speech Writer
outlines the 8 steps to writing an effective speech
OverViews Writing Services
sample speeches in a variety of areas
Online Writing Lab
hanouts, workshops, presentations and online resources for student and teachers
- a wealth of info
The Quill Society: The Cicero Club
A place where young people could come to discuss issues, publish their beliefs,
political thoughts and expository essays, and meet people with similar
interests. Discussions are conducted via email.
Rhetorical Figures
A Glossary of Rhetorical Terms with Examples
Speech Tips
free guide to speech writing and public speaking for eulogies, graduations, best
man, father of the bride and any other public speaking engagement
Virtual Presentation Assistant
online tutorial for improving your public speaking
skills
Women's Speeches from Around the World
dedicated to preserving and creating access to speeches by influential
contemporary, women from around the world
Drama
Acting Workshop Online
the place for beginning actors and actresses to learn about acting and the
acting business
Alice in Theaterland
a guide for theatre and acting, with a variety of topics that are updated and
renewed regularly - search in the theatre and acting resources for playwrights,
plays, theatres, actors, directors, quotes, monologues, acting tips, casting &
audition links and more
Art and Science of Theater
an interdisciplinary site that takes you on a journey through the many aspects
of the theater
ArtsEdge: Preforming Arts
lesson plans, activities, projects, and curriculum frameworks
The Complete Works of Shakespeare
searchable database or browse by title or chronologically
Creative Drama and Theatre Education Resource
offers classroom ideas, book lists, plays for performance, and more
ELAC Theatre Arts' Writers Workshop
a wealth of information, including play and monologue collection, online
collaborations, guide to play writing, and theatre newsgroup
English Server Drama Collection
a collection of original plays and screenplays, criticism and links to other
sites concerned with theatre
The Improv Page
a clearinghouse for information about improvisational theatre
The Internet Movie Database
over 150,000 movies with over 2,000,000 filmography entries
Kabuki for Everyone
The traditional form of Japanese theater is demonstrated in video and sound
clips. Includes a history of it as well.
The Motion-Picture Industry: Behind-the-Scenes
a ThinkQuest winner created by students - comprehensive introduction to motion
picture history and production, a look behind the scenes at film making, and a
playful simulation
Musical Heaven
showcasing the worlds best loved musical shows - information on Movies,
Broadway, Off - Broadway, Opera and West End Shows. Featuring Message Boards,
MIDI Files, Cast Lists, Synopsis, Song Lists, Theatre Memorabilia, Licensing
Agents, Karaoke ...
Period and Style for Designers
Explore how a particular culture in a period of history represents itself
through the visual artifacts of its buildings, decorations and furniture. Images
organized by period and provides theatre scenic and costume designers access to
architectural, decorative and furniture styles.
Playbill Online
theater news and shows
Rivendell's Drama Page
sections include Drama Introduction, Greek Drama, and William Shakespeare
Shakespeare's Monologues
Each entry includes the character's name, the first line of the speech, and is
marked as verse or prose and gives the location within the play where the
monologue is found.
Theatrefolk
Shakespeare for students, workshop opportunities, plays, monologues, and
performances
TheatrePedia - The ELAC Internet Theatre
Library
search by key word or browse the topics list
Yahoo Preforming Arts
resources from Yahoo
Yahooligans! Theater and Drama
resources from Yahoolingans