24-Carat Commercials for Kids: Everything Kids Need To Know to Break into Commercials, written by Chambers Stevens, Los Angeles' #1 kids acting coach, is packed with detailed descriptions of just what kids must do to win a career in commercials. This includes basic requirements for training + preparation, presentation materials such as resumes for beginners/pros (with examples) and photos (with examples), instructions for obtaining a work permit and 101 commercials for practice. Interviews are presented with three Hollywood commercial industry heavyweights - a casting director, an agent and a commercial director- discussing current industry requirements for young actors. Also included: Chambers' commercial audition Do's and Don'ts, a glossary of industry terms, a chapter on how to get an agent, names and addresses of top commercial agencies for young actors within active industry regions around the US, storyboard example and an index. The book is written for children to read and understand. The incorporated commercials require a minimum of props and work in impromptu settings. Great for classroom, variety talent shows, parties, competitions, and ultimately, auditions.
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Chambers is a versatile writer/actor of unusual potential. He is a theater professional of high energy and enthusiasm. -- The Tennessean, 12/95
Chambers writes characters that are sometimes moving, often funny and always entertaining . . . Chambers Stevens is a superb actor, willing to take risks in pursuit of his goals, stretching our imaginations to his creative limit as he perfects his craft. -- SOME Magazine, 12/89
Chambers' monologues are inventive, whimsical and explosively funny. -- Omaha World Herald, 12/96
Chambers, as a writer/actor, is a man of extraordinary diligence, perception, compassion and talent. -- Drama Logue, 2/94
The dude [Chambers Stevens] is worthy. Way! -- Los Angeles Times 2/94
Chambers writes characters that are sometimes moving, often funny and always entertaining . . . Chambers Stevens is a superb actor, willing to take risks in pursuit of his goals, stretching our imaginations to his creative limit as he perfects his craft. -- SOME Magazine, 12/89
Chambers' monologues are inventive, whimsical and explosively funny. -- Omaha World Herald, 12/96
Chambers, as a writer/actor, is a man of extraordinary diligence, perception, compassion and talent. -- Drama Logue, 2/94
The dude [Chambers Stevens] is worthy. Way! -- Los Angeles Times 2/94
From the Publisher
Breaking into commercials is a dream held my many young thespians. Parents, on the other hand, often wonder how to navigate the freeways of Hollywood in such a way that children have a positive experience, whether or not they are successful at winning a commercial spot or not. Our title, 24-Carat Commercials for Kids: Everything Kids Need To Know to Break Into Commercials is the kid's Thomas Guide for getting into the commercial business, confident and well prepared. It's written for children to read, children to digest and children to put into action (with the help of an adult). From many years of experience teaching kids, Chambers Stevens knows that kids must be self-motivated to be in commercials, because learning the ropes of the business and preparing for auditions is work! Reading through the table of contents highlights the essential elements required to get prepared for a commercial career. Don't let anyone fool you. All these elements have to be in place, otherwise your bid for a spot on the audition roster will be filled by someone else. Chambers knows how to make the business fun. His sense of humor, his connection with the mindset of his young charges, shines through in the pages of this book and the words and attitudes in his commercials. All of the commercials were tested by his students and all of his students loved performing them. As a publisher of quality material for children, we couldn't be more pleased to present this series, Hollywood 101, and its second title, 24-Carat Commercials for Kids: Everything Kids Need To Know to Break Into Commercials. Look for Magnificent Monologues for Kids, too, and see just how much kids can express in two minute monologues!
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Chambers Stevens is the author of the Hollywood 101 series featuring the best selling books for young film and television actors in the world. The series includes not only the very first book of original commercials ever written for kids, but also the only books of original film and television scenes written for young actors. Chambers currently works as an acting coach in Hollywood and has been working with young actors across the country for more than 25 years. Actors he has coached have appeared on Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel, CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, plus countless films, theater productions and Broadway shows.
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: 24-Carat Commercials for Kids: Everything Kids Need to Know to Break into Commercials (Hollywood 101) (Paperback)
I now own 24-Carat Commericals for kids, and Magnificent Monologues for kids and I am one happy acting teacher! For the past 15 years I have been in the acting business doing commercials, movies, theatre etc. Everytime I took an acting class there were always plenty of scenes and monologues to choose from. But when I started teaching children this past spring I began to realize that good contemporary material for kids was hard to come by. I made a few purchases from Amazon.com and Manificent Monoluges for Kids was one of them. Needless to say the kids waited in line to use this book to select a monolgue rather than use the others. I have my own children (ages 6 & 9) and just reading through some of the dialogue I realized that Chambers Stevens knew how to connect with kids. When I received the commercial book I knew within 10 minutes that it was a winner. Chambers is making my job as a teacher easier and much more fun!
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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It helped me get a job!,
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This review is from: 24-Carat Commercials for Kids: Everything Kids Need to Know to Break into Commercials (Hollywood 101) (Paperback)
When my mother gave me this book I was bummed. But when I read it I was happy! It was funny and very helpful. I followed it and got an agent. And then I got a Pepsi commercial. I think 24 CARAT COMMERCIALS is great!
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This review is from: 24-Carat Commercials for Kids: Everything Kids Need to Know to Break into Commercials (Hollywood 101) (Paperback)
I bought this for my son, as well as the scene book for kids, and he hasn't put them down! They're a really good resource for kids who are interested in acting. I've also noticed that his memorization skills have improved since I got him these books. If you have a child interested in acting, I highly recommend both books.
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