Do you know a teen that's been bitten by the acting bug? Here's just the book they need! Acting for Young Actors, aimed at teens and tweens, lets kids hone their skills and develop their craft. It begins with the five W's: WHO am I? WHAT do I want? WHY do I want it? WHERE am I? WHEN does this event take place? Sounds basic - but many young child actors are told simply to "get up there and act." This book explores each of these questions, using helpful exercises to allow young actors to work through problems of character identity and motivation. With comprehensive chapters on auditioning, rehearsal, and improvisation, plus a primer on how young actors can break into film, theater, and television, Acting for Young Actors is every kid's ticket to the big time.
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Mary Lou Belli is the coauthor of The Sitcom Career Book, published by Back Stage Books. An Emmy Award–winning director, she has worked on Girlfriends, The Hughleys, Major Dad, and Charles in Charge, among many other shows. She is the mother of two children who act professionally. She lives in Los Angeles.
Dinah Lenney is an adjunct professor at UCLA's School of Theater, Film, and Television. An actor as well as an acting teacher, she is currently appearing on ER as the no-nonsense nurse Shirley. She lives in Los Angeles.
Dinah Lenney is an adjunct professor at UCLA's School of Theater, Film, and Television. An actor as well as an acting teacher, she is currently appearing on ER as the no-nonsense nurse Shirley. She lives in Los Angeles.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
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This is a GREAT book!,
By Abe Carnow (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Acting for Young Actors: The Ultimate Teen Guide (Paperback)
This book is a fantastic investment for anyone with any interest in acting. Whether you're an experienced actor or one just starting out, this is a GREAT book--so good, after just one chapter of it, I felt like I had been taking acting classes for years. Written with young adults in mind, this book shows what it means to act and all the things you need to know to become a good actor in a way that is both simple and sophisticated, so it's appropriate for any age. It's a book that you can easily pick up and just read a part of when you need help (but it is fun to read all the way through!) I've learned so much from this book and I can't wait to put it all to use!
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This review is from: Acting for Young Actors: The Ultimate Teen Guide (Kindle Edition)
This is a great book for all beginning actors. It tells the ins and outs of acting and how to be the person you are acting. It gives great advice on different acting unions and how to select an agent. This is truly a must have for all actors.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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WOW! thats all i can say. wow,
By Lyra Rose (San Diego) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Acting for Young Actors: The Ultimate Teen Guide (Paperback)
Truly the book to get for acting. everything from film to stage auditions to games and technique and stories. Brilliant, never have found anything better.
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But a name can't tell us everything about a person-haven't we all known people whose names don't suit them at all? So your name is only the beginning, especially if it's a famous name, like Romeo, for example, a name about which we all have ideas and associations. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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But a name can't tell us everything about a person-haven't we all known people whose names don't suit them at all? So your name is only the beginning, especially if it's a famous name, like Romeo, for example, a name about which we all have ideas and associations. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
acting for money, scene partner Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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