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Acting for Young Actors by Mary Lou Belli

Acting for Young Actors

For Money or Just for Fun

Mary Lou Belli, Dinah Lenney

Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed · Print & ebook · August 1, 2006

Do you know a teen that's been bitten by the acting bug?

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Who it’s for
Teens and tweens interested in developing acting skills
Themes
Acting skills and craft, Character identity and motivation, Auditions and acting careers
Genres
Acting

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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."

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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.

Who it’s for

  • Teens and tweens interested in developing acting skills
  • Young actors seeking guidance on auditions and performance

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Publisher categories

  • Film for Teens
  • Theater & Musicals for Teens
  • Reference for Teens
Authors
Mary Lou Belli, Dinah Lenney
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
Published
August 1, 2006
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Acting skills and craft · Character identity and motivation · Auditions and acting careers
Reading lane
Film for Teens