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"Program Building" bridges a huge gap in the literature. Nothing comes close to the depth of this book and its tested techniques for: Handling the Day-to-Day Creating Relationships Starting a Speech Team Directing the First Show Running an Auditorium Hosting a Tournament Teaching in the Inner City Resources with Websites "'Program Building' is essential reading for every secondary school theatre teacher, especially fdor those just beginning their careers in the field. Ms. Heathcotte shares her pragmatic, insightful, and signature knowledge about the daily routines of one-person programs. She also generously contributes those little-known, oral-tradition ways-of-working that only veteran insiders possess." Johnny Saldana, Department of Theatre, Arizona State University "'Program Building' really gets at the nitty-gritty of life in the trenches. I taught high school, including inner city teaching, before settling into university teaching and found the book loaded with practical tips one rarely is given. As a communication teacher, I particularly appreciated the focus on relationships. Students in our communication arts and literature teaching major found the advice practical and down-to-earth and the approach akin to that of a mentor." Judith K. Litterest, Ph.D., Professor of Communication Studies, St. Cloud State University "Toby's practical, no nonsense, engaging style makes a differnce. As a student teacher under her direction, I learned the value of listening and the impact of being with students where they are." Thomas S. Larkin, Senior VP, Communico Ltd., Consulting "Toby Heathcotte remains my first and one of my best drama teachers. After reading her book, I understand why." Joel Briel, New York Actor