Magnificent Monologues For Kids 2: More Kids' Monologues for Every Occasion! (Hollywood 101)

Magnificent Monologues For Kids 2: More Kids' Monologues for Every Occasion! (Hollywood 101)
Chambers Stevens (Author), Renee Rolle-Whatley (Author), Nathan Hope (Author), Andy Fickman (Author)
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Teachers and young actors know its hard to find monologues that are written for kids, monologues that let kids express a range of emotions that are real, age-appropriate, and contemporary. Magnificent Monologues for Kids provides 6-12 year-olds with comedic and dramatic monologues, all 100% kid tested, all age appropriate. Chambers’ monologues are fun, 30 seconds-2 minutes, and contemporary, with kid-friendly themes that promote study and preparation for auditions, competitions and talent shows. 50 original monologues are included for practice. A glossary of industry terms and bibliography/study-guide of must-see TV performances by child actors are also included to help kids improve style and technique. Andy Fickman, award-winning director of Disney’s Race to Witch Mountain, forewords the book. Chambers also includes a thorough list of helpful hints for having great auditions, and giving strong presentations every time. Chambers is LA's premiere kids and teens acting coach. This book has been awarded the prestigious Finalist Gold Award from the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Children's/Juvenile Non-fiction.

• Rank: #54051 in eBooks
• Published on: 2009-01-08
• Released on: 2009-01-08
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

William Shakespeare & the Globe

William Shakespeare & the Globe
Aliki (Author, Illustrator)
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From Hamlet to Romeo and Juliet to A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakespeare's celebrated works have touched people around the world.

Aliki combines literature, history, biography, archaeology, and architecture in this richly detailed and meticulously researched introduction to Shakespeare's world-his life in Elizabethan times, the theater world, and the Globe, for which he wrote his plays. Then she brings history full circle to the present-day reconstruction of the Globe theater.

Aliki has created an animated tableau for Shakespeare lovers of all ages to savor!

2000 Notable Children's Books (ALA), Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2000, National Council for SS & Child. Book Council , NCTE List of Notable Children's Books in Lang. Arts 00, Horn Book Fanfare 2000 and Teacher's Choices for 2000 (IRA)

01-02 Young Hoosier Book Award Masterlist (Gr 4-6), 00-01 Utah Book Award (Informational Books), and 00-01 Texas Bluebonnet Award Masterlist

• Rank: #33650 in Books
• Published on: 1999-04-07
• Released on: 1999-04-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 48 pages

The Biggest and Brightest Light: The Magic of Helping Others

The Biggest and Brightest Light: The Magic of Helping Others
Marilyn Perlyn (Author), Amanda Perlyn (Illustrator), Muhammad Ali (Foreword)

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THE BIGGEST AND BRIGHTEST LIGHT: The Magic of Helping Others is the Second Edition, 2013. The original book (2004) had a different sub-title (A True Story of the Heart). This new edition features a new cover and a CD of children's songs that tells the story.

This timely new book will inspire children and give them a real understanding of the feelings that come from giving. With America's renewed interest in character education, The Biggest and Brightest Light is almost "a caring textbook" that is written in a storybook form about a child and her teacher.

When six-year-old Amanda wanted to help her teacher who had a problem, she wondered what could she do? She thought of great ideas like making holiday decorations, baking cookies, and entering a contest. Through Amanda's efforts to help her teacher, she discovered that helping someone else gave her the best feeling she ever, ever had. It was better than eating a chocolate sundae, better than opening up all the presents at her birthday party, and even better than the day she got her new wet-nosed puppy!

The uniqueness of this incredibly inspiring book lies in the fact that The Biggest and Brightest Light is a true story written by Amanda's mother and beautifully illustrated by Amanda when she was only 16 years old. This tender story, written primarily for children ages 4 through 10, will tug at the heartstrings of readers of all ages and leave them looking for opportunities to follow Amanda's example.

"In 1996 I had the honor of lighting the Centennial Olympic Flame in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a light that is celebrated throughout the world. Just as the Olympic torch passes from person to person, over mountains and seas, may each of your acts of caring kindle a light in another to reach out and make a difference in someone's life. It is my hope that this story, The Biggest and Brightest Light, will be the spirit that sparks that desire."
- Foreword by Muhammad Ali

The Biggest and Brightest Light helps us all learn a wonderful lesson gracefully and gently. The clear and simple message that even a small child can make a profound difference in the lives of others has meaning for both the child and adult reader. Once again, the power of caring triumphs!
Caring Institute, Washington, D.C.

Praise for The Biggest and Brightest Light

"Charming, inspiring... The Biggest and Brightest Light ought to be required reading in every kindergarten and first grade in America!" -- John Rosemond, columnist, author, psychologist

"Amanda's gift of caring for her teacher is a gift for us all! Her story tugs at your heart, makes you feel good and inspires children to want to help others. A beautiful experience for children and adults to share..." -- Ellen Rosenberg, author

"An education beyond the classroom that emphasizes the concept of helping others and a quintessential example of service to others... a must read for every child, parent, and educator in America!" -- Art Johnson, Ph.D.' Superintendent, Palm Beach School District

"A warm and fuzzy tale that gives children and adults a real understanding of the joy of giving to others." -- Editor's Choice, South Florida Sun- Sentinel

"Refreshing to see a book depart from the traditional implication of a message through characters and offer opportunities to assist this young age group in developing compassion and empathy by identifying with a real person."-- South Florida Parenting Magazine

"Beautifully written and illustrated... truly addresses compassion and charitable giving."-- Barbara Wynne, Publisher, Indy's Child

"A rich and meaningful treasure about the greatest treasure anyone can share. More than gifts or pleasantries, the biggest and brightest light is love, compassion, and the warm feeling one gets from helping someone in need, a lesson that bears remembering in this timeless tale about making a difference." -- Midwest Book Review

"A charming story." -- Colin L. Powell

"Deeply impressed by the story and your dedication to kids and character development." -- Marvin Berkowitz, Ph.D., Sanford N. McDonnell Professor of Character Education, St. Louis, MO

"Out of all the gifts I received for being teacher of the year, yours was the most special." --Sally Murphy, Bradford County Teacher of the Year, FL

"This heartwarming book is a beautiful and true story that will inspire parents and children alike. It is an effective tool in helping children to understand how to help others. It is rare to find a book such as this that appeals to all generations and it will definitely become a treasured gem in any child's book collection." -- Katie Cooper, mother, London, England

"Cleverly written children's book full of teachable moments... gentle and heart-warming. Parents, teachers, and other professionals working with children will find this book to be a useful tool for facilitating discussions about the value of giving and other important life lessons." -- Dr. Rick Brodsky, child psychologist, NY

• Rank: #304624 in Books
• Published on: 2013-08-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 48 pages

Tales from Shakespeare (Puffin Classics)

Tales from Shakespeare (Puffin Classics)
Mary Lamb (Adapter), Charles Lamb (Author)

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These tales provide an introduction to some of Shakespeare's work, covering "Hamlet", "Macbeth", "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Tempest". They blend detailed narrative with original dialogue and poetic language to convey a full understanding of the plays.

• Rank: #1634025 in Books
• Published on: 1988-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .75" h x 5.29" w x 7.92" l,
• Binding: Paperback
• 320 pages

Sugared and Spiced 100 Monologues for Girls

Sugared and Spiced 100 Monologues for Girls
Mary Depner (Author)
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Today a girl can go anywhere she sets her mind to. That unlimited potential is reflected in Sugared and Spiced100 Monologues for Girls. We’re as complex, diverse and unique as the world around us. Our perspective on life is shaped by our individual relationships and experiences. Sugared and Spiced monologues explore current topics important to young women today. Achievement, school, friendship, boys, it’s all in there!

Take a look at the monologue titles and find the titles that interest you! You’ll find both comedic and dramatic monologues in Sugared & Spiced.

• Rank: #40296 in eBooks
• Published on: 2007-05-21
• Released on: 2007-05-21
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

Behind These Closed Doors

Behind These Closed Doors
Karena Andrews (Author), Ronald McGowen (Editor)

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Editor’s Review:
Yet another Best Seller! I absolutely fell in love with Kiana. She is a tough girl who has been through a lot with her abusive mother. She overcame obstacles that most people could not. I couldn’t stop reading this AWESOME book! Thanks for a Great Read!!!


Intro:
Kiana has been through a lot in her 14 years. She has lived a life that would have killed most adults, thanks to her abusive, drug addict mother Da’Sha and her dope fiend boyfriends. Kiana’s mother never got over the fact that her father left her for her best friend. To make matter’s worse, Kiana is a slitting-image of her dad, who she loves dearly. After dealing with her mother’s abuse for as long as she could, Kiana decided to take matters into her own hands….but the consequences of her actions might be worse than she ever expected.

• Rank: #49020 in eBooks
• Published on: 2013-06-05
• Released on: 2013-06-05
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

The Boy, The Bear, The Baron, The Bard (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards))

The Boy, The Bear, The Baron, The Bard (New York Times Best Illustrated Books (Awards))
Gregory Rogers (Author, Illustrator)
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A comic romp through Shakespeare's London featuring an intrepid little boy, a friendly bear, and-in the role of dastardly villain-the Bard himself.

What happens when a boy bursts through the curtain of a deserted theatre and onto the world's most famous stage? He lands on the Bard himself and the chase is on-through the streets of Shakespeare's London. This is a rare and inventive visual feast-a runaway story about a curious boy, a magic cloak, a grumpy bard, a captive bear and a baron bound for the chopping block. It is also a richly illustrated, dramatic and very funny tale of adventure and friendship.

• Rank: #146899 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10-01
• Released on: 2004-09-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .32" h x 9.28" w x 12.30" l, .89 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

Mary Poppins: Anything Can Happen If You Let It

Mary Poppins: Anything Can Happen If You Let It
Brian Sibley (Author), Michael Lassell (Author)
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Two veteran writers collaborate on this fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the journey that took the “practically perfect” nanny from the pages of P. L. Travers’s beloved novels to the stage.

Well-known British writer and radio personality Brian Sibley tells Mary Poppins’s story, from her obscure origins in Travers’s Australian childhood and her progress through the series of books Travers began to write in 1934, to her incarnation by Julie Andrews in one of the most successful Disney films of all time, to her long-awaited landing onstage in London’s West End. A long-time friend of Travers and co-writer with her of an unproduced sequel to the film, Sibley offers unique insights into the idiosyncratic author’s complex relationship to her heroine, and the decades-long series of proposals and negotiations that finally resulted in Disney Theatrical Productions joining forces with the Cameron Mackintosh Theatrical Group to realize Travers’s stories as a spectacular work of musical theater. Sibley’s details the entire development process of the show’s script, music,  choreography, and design, culminating in a glorious opening night on December 15, 2004 in London’s Prince Edward’s Theatre, as Mary Poppins is met by cheering sold-out houses and critical raves. In the book’s second half, Michael Lassell gives a fascinating backstage account of the show’s transfer to Broadway, including the show’s American casting and important changes to its book, lyrics, and designs, as the creative team strives to “plus” Poppins to perfection.

• Rank: #301705 in Books
• Published on: 2007-12-04
• Released on: 2007-12-04
• Format: Bargain Price
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Break a Leg!: The Kids' Guide to Acting and Stagecraft

Break a Leg!: The Kids' Guide to Acting and Stagecraft
Lise Friedman (Author), Mary Dowdle (Author), Julia Stiles (Foreword)
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A complete drama course for kids in a book. BREAK A LEG! teaches budding thespians everything they need to know about stagecraft and the production of performances, in home or out. Illustrated throughout with informative how-to and candid shots of young working actors, BREAK A LEG! is as comprehensive as it is high-spirited. There are sections on body preparation, including warm-ups, stretches, and breathing exercises. Theater games, improv, miming, and other fun ways to develop technique. Important acting skills, such as voice projection, crying on command, learning accents, and staging falls and fights without getting hurt. Theperformance: analyzing scripts, building a character, what to expect from rehearsals, and overcoming stagefright. A backstage look at blocking, lighting, and other technical aspects of theater production. And for the fun of costumes and make-up, a 16-page color insert. In addition, it covers legends and lore (Why is Macbeth cursed? Why do we say "break a leg"?) and offers dozens of must-see movie recommendations. Plus, for the ambitious, talented, and just plain curious, there's advice on how to make a career of it all, with tips on agents and auditions and getting jobs in theater, film, TV, and radio.

• Rank: #93870 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.25" h x .63" w x 7.48" l, 1.13 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Magnificent Monologues For Teens: The Teens' Monologue Source for Every Occasion! (Hollywood 101)

Magnificent Monologues For Teens: The Teens' Monologue Source for Every Occasion! (Hollywood 101)
Chambers Stevens (Author), Renee Rolle-Whatlely (Author, Editor)
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Magnificent Monologues For Teens: The Teens’ Monologue Source For Every Occasion!
provides 12-17 year-olds with performable age-appropriate comedic and dramatic monologues, all 100% teen tested. CHAMBERS STEVENS introduces young actors to the joys and how-to’s of performing monologues written in true Hollywood industry-standard style in preparation for competitions, debates and professional stage and screen auditions. +40 monologues are incorporated, each is titled for quick content perusal, easy to understand & requires a minimum of props and works in impromptu settings. Interviews are presented with two veteran casting directors discussing current requirements for teen actors. A glossary of industry terms, index and extensive bibliography of plays are also included as a study aid. Great for oral language classroom assignments, talent shows, competitions, and ultimately, auditions.

• Rank: #65623 in eBooks
• Published on: 2002-05-23
• Released on: 2002-05-23
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

Macbeth (Signature Shakespeare)

Macbeth (Signature Shakespeare)
William Shakespeare (Author), Jesse M. Lander (Editor), Kevin Stanton (Illustrator)
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SIGNATURE SHAKESPEARE SERIES

• Rank: #655102 in Books
• Published on: 2012-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.76" h x 1.42" w x 7.01" l, 2.70 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 352 pages

Shakespeare's Macbeth for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes (Playing with Plays)

Shakespeare's Macbeth for Kids: 3 Short Melodramatic Plays for 3 Group Sizes (Playing with Plays)
Brendan P. Kelso (Author), Hannah Sidaris-Green (Editor), Shana Lopez (Illustrator)
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Macbeth like you have never read it before; quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 6-17+ actors, kids of all ages, or anyone who wants to enjoy and loosely understand Shakespeare's play.

What you will get:

• Fun!
• 3 melodramatic modifications for group sizes:
  • 6-9
  • 9-12
  • 12-17
• Actual lines from Shakespeare's play mixed in
• Creatively funny interpretations of the remaining script
• A delightfully funny rendition that is easy for ADULTS to understand too!
• A kid who loves Shakespeare!

This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to be a doorway for your child to love all the classics. Shakespeare is difficult enough in class or watching on stage, let alone trying to teach the stories to children, but as the author's mantra states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun!" Kids who have read this have also eventually purchased the entire Shakespeare works, and have completed 'hero' reports on Shakespeare at school. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more!

• Rank: #62173 in Books
• Published on: 2009-10-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .9" h x 5.25" w x 8.00" l, .12 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 40 pages

101 More Improv Games for Children and Adults (SmartFun Activity Books)

101 More Improv Games for Children and Adults (SmartFun Activity Books)
Bob Bedore (Author)

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101 More Improv Games for Children and Adults: A Smart Fun Book for Ages 5 and Up is the follow-up to Bob Bedore’s popular 101 Improv Games for Children and Adults. This sequel takes us even deeper into the craft of improv — the magical art of creating something out of nothing — with all new games!

Author Bob Bedore emphasizes how you can use improvisation, creativity, and teamwork any time, any place, to get your imagination flowing, win over a crowd, or be a wittier conversationalist. Actors and improv students will appreciate the author's fun, down-to-earth approach to developing theater craft. And improv isn't only for serious thespians. Used as a classroom activity, it teaches kids how to have fun, relax, and work together without seeming like an educational tool at all.

Great on its own or as a companion to Bedore’s first book, 101 More Improv Games for Children and Adults is centered around entertaining an audience and creating memorable scenes. This sequel includes information on how to produce your own improv show.

101 More Improv Games for Children and Adults is full of wacky and brilliant activities for kids, teachers, actors, comedians, improv groups, or anyone else.

• Rank: #365366 in Books
• Published on: 2013-08-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 168 pages