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 panied by outline drawings). These reviews will be later published by the Committee as separate leaflets.

Besides, the Committee is preparing for publication a number of books on the theatre. The subjects of these books are: 1) stage-craft, 2) scenic decorations, 3) the art of make-up, 4) costumes, 5) rhythm gymnastics, 6) drama and opera, 7) studio work, 8) working over of assigned parts.

The pedagogic division of the Theatrical Section attached to the Commissariat of People's Education is at work now on a plan of establishing a whole system of theatrical schools in Russia (these schools already function throughout Soviet Russia. Translator's note.) Dramatic schools (State and private) are divided into lower and secondary schools. In the lower grade is taught the technique of dramatic art: diction and gesture. In the secondary schools the pupils receive instruction at the "studios" of individual teachers, The main object is to develop the individual capacities of each student. These schools also teach genera! science with the aid of lectures and laboratory. research. A Theatrical Academy will be at the head of this chain of schools where art will be taught chiefly from a theoretical standpoint.

The Theatrical Section at the Commissariat of Education has established instructors' courses where stagecraft will be taught.

The object being to interest new forces and talents in creative