Sensational Scenes for Kids: The Scene Study-Guide for Young Actors (Hollywood 101, 5) [Paperback]

Chambers Stevens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2003 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Hollywood 101, 5 (Book 5)

Sensational Scenes For Kids: The Scene Study-guide for Young Actors! provides 7-12 year-olds with true-to-life comedic and dramatic scenes, all 100% teen tested. Chambers introduces young actors to the challenges of performing scenes written in true industry-standard style in preparation for professional stage and screen auditions. +30 kid-friendly scenes are incorporated. The foreword by 2-time Tony Award-winning producer Kristin Caskey gives kids clear advice on how to develop a successful scene. A glossary of industry terms, index and bibliography of sensational movie scenes young actors should see are also included as a study aid. The scenes in the book are all original, and focus around the lifestyles and experiences of today’s youth.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Sandcastle Pub (October 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883995124
• ISBN-13: 978-1883995126
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #189,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Crafts & Music > Performing Arts > Drama & Theater

More About the Author

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.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teriffic!!!!!!!!, February 16, 2006

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Sarah J. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sensational Scenes for Kids: The Scene Study-Guide for Young Actors (Hollywood 101, 5) (Paperback)

This is the perfect book for kid actors! The comedic scenes are hilarious while the dramatic scenes are touching. New or veteran actors can benefit from this book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy To Understand At Any Age!, January 15, 2006

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S. Lundgren - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sensational Scenes for Kids: The Scene Study-Guide for Young Actors (Hollywood 101, 5) (Paperback)

These scenes created for kids are very easy to understand at any age. They're great! Perfectly written and created with intricate characters that your kids will just become absorbed in!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, January 12, 2006

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Katy (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sensational Scenes for Kids: The Scene Study-Guide for Young Actors (Hollywood 101, 5) (Paperback)

This book has a great variety of scenes to study and has been very helpful in getting my son's career going. He has worked for both Disney and Nickelodeon and I believe Chambers has helped with his success. Keep up the good work!