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Acting for Young Actors: The Ultimate Teen Guide Paperback – August 1, 2006

by Mary Lou Belli (Author), Dinah Lenney (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 382 ratings
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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. 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? Sounds basic - but many young child actors are told simply to "get up there and act." This book explores each of these questions, using helpful exercises to allow young actors to work through problems of character identity and motivation. With comprehensive chapters on auditioning, rehearsal, and improvisation, plus a primer on how young actors can break into film, theater, and television, Acting for Young Actors is every kid's ticket to the big time.
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 15 years
  2. Print length
    224 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    7 - 9
  5. Dimensions
    5.1 x 0.6 x 6.9 inches
  6. Publication date
    August 1, 2006
  7. ISBN-10
    0823049477
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0823049479
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About the Author

Mary Lou Belli is the coauthor of The Sitcom Career Book, published by Back Stage Books. An Emmy Award–winning director, she has worked on Girlfriends, The Hughleys, Major Dad, and Charles in Charge, among many other shows. She is the mother of two children who act professionally. She lives in Los Angeles.



Dinah Lenney is an adjunct professor at UCLA's School of Theater, Film, and Television. An actor as well as an acting teacher, she is currently appearing on ER as the no-nonsense nurse Shirley. She lives in Los Angeles.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed; First Edition (August 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0823049477
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0823049479
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 15 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 0.6 x 6.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Mona
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute gift for an aspiring actor
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2022
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Purchased this as a Christmas gift for my sister who will be graduating high school/ going to college in a few months. She got a kick out of it and absolutely loved it
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Jessica Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars 13 year old girl really liked it
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She said she immediately started reading it and likes it very much. High praise from a teen!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Grandaughter enjoyed the book
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Granddaughter said she enjoyed the book.
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Verna
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought for my son
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He read the whole book and loved it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Got to have for aspiring young actors.
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2020
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Great for beginners, Nice approach for aspiring teen actors.
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Dayana
3.0 out of 5 stars Basic Material
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2014
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Honestly, if you've taken acting classes and/or taken drama in school, it's a repeat of that. It goes over the very basics, and I learned nothing new in it. I bought it a long time ago as a junior in high school (in which I had taken two drama classes, many school plays, and was VP for thespian society ) and just now noticed I haven't reviewed it, and I would say I only recommend this to say a middle schooler or freshman, someone who is just getting into theater and knows next to nothing. Like I said, very basic book.
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AH 73
5.0 out of 5 stars Good start
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020
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Excellent, I gifted it
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M. Z.
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for young people interested in acting as a profession.
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2014
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Perfect book for young, beginning actors. I gave it to an 11 year old, and she loved it. She read it with an adult, who was very helpful to check for comprehension and explain the areas not understood.
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Debhar
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived super quick very pleased
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2020
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Bought as a gift for my teenage granddaughter who attends drama classes ...... very informative she loved it
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good gift for the aspiring teenage actor
Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2019
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My son enjoyed this book thoroughly.
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Baron Paddington
5.0 out of 5 stars Give it a shot
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 25, 2017
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Bought for my Great Nephew in the States. A quick scan before putting it in the post leads me to think this is a very good introduction to the theory of acting. Hopefully, when he gets his first Oscar he'll keep me within the style I've grown accustomed to.
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baglady
3.0 out of 5 stars American. Possibly not suitable for a British child of twelve.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2017
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I did not read it, as it was for my grandson. I could not find a similar publication in English rather than American.
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Kirsty Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2019
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Lovely gift
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