Kids Take the Stage: Helping Young People Discover the Creative Outlet of Theater

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 208 pages
• Published by: Back Stage Books; 2 Rev Upd edition May 1, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0823077462
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0823077465
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 13.6 ounces

Book Description
Foreword by Paul Newman
Completely revised and updated version of a beloved theater classic
Clear, practical guide to helping kids ages 8 to 18 get a show up and running

The classic Kids Take the Stage is one of the best-selling Back Stage Books of all time. Now Back Stage is proud to present the completely revised and updated second edition of this indispensable guide to getting young people on stage and helping them create their own shows. For teachers, for parents, for budding actors, emerging crew, and incipient directors-this is the book that shows how to get a production up and runningand have fun in the process. Clear and accessible, Kids Take the Stage outlines a systematic approach to staging, complete with basic lessons in acting, relaxation and trust-building exercises, and improvisations. From first read-through to opening night, from butterflies to bravos, this is the perfect book to help young people realize their creative potential.

About The Author
Lenka Peterson, founder of the Westchester Young Actors Theatre, is also an actress who has worked on Broadway, off Broadway, in films, and in television.

Dan OConnor worked at NBC as a producer and director of news documentaries, live event coverage, and drama series. They live in Roxbury, Connecticut.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Kids Take the Stage: Helping Young People Discover the Creative Outlet of Theater (Paperback) Though I've been a middle school coach for the past 12 years, I still am interested in getting new ideas to get my young actors/ actresses more involved with the drama process. I also taught a 3 week long Creative Drama class this summer with 3rd-5th graders and the many sound ideas in this book gave me a wealth of activities to choose from. Whether you're a first time Drama Coach or a long in the tooth coach like me, this book is a MUST BUY! I particularly like how the authors used "famous actor" quotes to help back up the many acting activities in this book. I love the chapter entitled "Rehearsals with Heart" because this idea of treating young actors as people with talents to share comes shining through in EACH chapter! The "Leader's Guide" (near the end of the book) lays out a ten session "suggested" guide for the novice or the veteran drama person to follow (wonderful idea!) In a nutshell, THIS BOOK ROCKS and I've now got even MORE ideas to use with my kids when the spring production rolls around this year! Well Done! Ralph :) Comment | | (Report this)