Danielle Wood: Consistent Participation In Theater

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Author’s Background: Danielle Wood, born in Hobart, Danielle Wood has an arts degree from the University of Tasmania, and a PhD from Edith Cowan University. Danielle Wood worked as a journalist, and a producer with ABC Radio. She has received many awards for her fiction writings and Best First Book category for the SE Asia and South Pacific Region. Danielle is now teaching writing at the University of Tasmania.

Summary: Wood’s article talks through the benefits in children's theaters. Consistent participation in theatre will significantly enhance and improve academic performance, and test scores. These children will also become more involved and participate in community services, they also will less likely drop out of school. Wood’s quotes

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