Nora Ratcliff

jacketflap: A review of the Village Drama Movement by one who has taken a prominent part in its inception, organization, and extension.
The authoress deals sympathetically, brightly, and humorously with all the practical aspects of the movement, and gives excellent advice to dramatic groups on production, choice of plays, and other matters of interest to an increasing number of extra-urban readers.

review: obviously the book is seriously dated, and perhaps most valuable as a historical social document, but still a good read. In some aspects, amateur drama never changes. The author is gently humorous, and at times this reads like a low-key precursor to The Art of Coarse Acting by Michael Green.… (mehr)