A Teen Drama Student's Guide to Laying the Foundation for a Successful Acting Career

Product Description If you have ever wondered whether you should pursue your acting training beyond high school, this is the book for you.A Teen Drama Student’s Guide to Laying a Foundation for a Successful Acting Career provides invaluable information on a variety of different colleges, universities, and programs. It features quotes from theater faculty and professionals explaining what they look for during the audition process.A general overview of what to expect from either a BA or BFA program in the performing arts is also included. In addition, you will find straightforward discussions on topics such as: • How to begin the college-application process • How to commit to or rule out an acting career • How to pick the right theater program for you • How to get into the school of your choice • What goals are you looking to accomplish in your college training program? For all you drama students considering an acting career, and for your parents who need up-to-date information, this is an essential guide book written by a seasoned theater educator and author. From the Back Cover Are you wondering if you should pursue acting beyond high school? Are you unsure of the specific requirements for applying to theater programs? Would you like to read stories by people who have pursued acting careers? For all drama students considering an acting career-and for their parents who need up-to-date information-this is an essential guide written by a seasoned theater educator and author. A Teen Drama Student's Guide: Laying the Foundation for a Successful Acting Career provides invaluable information on a variety of different colleges, universities, and programs. It features quotes from theater faculty and professionals explaining what they look for during the audition process. A general overview of what to expect from either a BA or BFA program in the performing arts is also included. In addition, you will find straightforward discussions on topics such as: * How to begin the college-application process * How to commit to or rule out an acting career * How to pick the right theater program for you * How to get into the school of your choice * How to determine what you want to achieve in a college program About the Author Debbie Lamedman is an actress, writer and teacher. She has written several other books for Smith and Kraus that include The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens Volume 4: 111 One-Minute Monologues; The Ultimate Scene Study Series for Teens Volume II: 55 Short Scenes; and 20 Ten-Minute Plays for Teens, Volume II. Debbie is also the editor of The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens by Teens and is currently editing the latest volume of 20 Ten-Minute Plays for Teens by Teens. Debbie’s full-length play phat girls is featured in the Smith and Kraus anthology New Playwrights: Best Plays of 2003 and is also available in an acting edition and for performance licensing by Smith and Kraus.