Acting for Young Actors: The Ultimate Teen Guide

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.

Age Range: 12 and up

Grade Level: 7 - 9

Paperback: 224 pages

Publisher: Back Stage Books; Edition Unstated edition (August 1 2006)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0823049477

ISBN-13: 978-0823049479

Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.6 x 7 inches

Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces