About the Book:

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.

If you want to learn about both the craft and the business of acting, this is the book for you! 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? The book Acting for Young Actors explores each of these questions, using helpful exercises to allow you to work through problems of character identity and motivation. And goes on to explore all kinds of questions actors ask themselves every time they play a part. Using scenes from plays, musicals, television, and movies, the authors show you how to approach each and every role. They include comprehensive chapters on everything from audition to rehearsal to improvisation, including vocabulary and providing exercises to help you hone your skills. An invaluable resource packed with practical tips from professionals, this guide is a must-have — whether you decide to pursue acting for money or for fun.

What people say:

"The book should be required reading for every actor before they even get to LA. I want to leave copies of it in my waiting room." — G. Charles Wright, casting director

"A must for any young actor! An unbeatable resource packed with great advice." — Mryl A. Schreibman, Professor at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television

About the Author:

Mary Lou Belli is an Emmy Award-winning director, producer, and writer. Known for her work in children's programming, she has coached or directed teen actors on many sit-coms. She lives in Los Angeles.

Dinah Lenney teaches and coaches actors privately and works as an adjunct professor in the UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television. She directs summer acting programs at Pepperdine University and at UCSD. She continues to act in theatre, film, and television, and played Nurse Shirley on NBC's long-running series ER since the first season.