| Let's Put on a Show!: A Beginner's Theatre Handbook for Young Actors Contributor(s): Gibbs, Adrea (Author) |
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ISBN: 1566080525 ISBN-13: 9781566080521 Publisher: Merw OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 1999 Annotation: Every young would-be thespian needs a guidebook like this to learn the basics of theatre. Everything! The "what, " "where, " "when" and "how" of staging a show is included in this handy text. Each page is illustrated for quick and easy comprehension of theatre essentials. Every beginning participant in a play production should have a copy of this book to learn theatre vocabulary and what they can do to make a show work. It covers scripting, casting, staging, sets and scenery, props, costumes and makeup. Als included are the basics of backstage and technical particulars. Everything will go smoothly and everyone will have more fun if each student starts with their own copy of this enjoyable and informative text. Contents: First Things First, What is a Show?. The Stage, Who's Who in the Theatre, Technical Things, Sets and Scenery, Props, Puppets, Costumes, Makeup, Auditions and Rehearsals, The Show!, Applause, Glossary. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Theater - Stagecraft & Scenography - Performing Arts | Theater - Direction & Production |
| Dewey: 792.023 |
| LCCN: 99038372 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 8.56" W x 11.05" (1.18 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Theatre is a tremendous way to enhance anyone's naturally creative spirit. This fully illustrated textbook is a must for young would-be thespians to discover the basics of theatre. The book covers a broad array of topics-- scripting, casting, staging, sets and scenery, props, costumes, and makeup--as well as the basics of backstage and technical elements. Containing everything a young actor needs to get a running start in the world of theatre, this text is loaded with creative activities which can be done as individual projects or collectively to form a show. |