theater

Offers high school students an overview of what it takes to create costumes and apply makeup for stage shows.

Introduces the reader to the role of directing high school musicals, with advice on casting calls, arrangements, and rehearsals.

Max, the smallest in his class, is disappointed that he has only one line in the Christmas play when others have much bigger roles.

Fourteen-year-old Gemma Stone struggles to understand her shifting emotions as she gets caught up in her older sister's wedding plans, conquers her nerves to try out for the school play, and gets to know one of the most notorious boys in her class.

At almost-thirteen, Junebug has never felt right except as stagehand at her father's summer theater, but after her parents separate and an irritating intern takes over her responsibilities, she discovers how hard life can be without a script to follow.

Gilbert is nervous about portraying George Washington in front of the class, and he feels even worse when he cannot find his main prop.

Explains the role stage managers play in high school stage productions, describing how they help the actors, director, crew, and house manager ensure the show runs smoothly.

Offers high school students an overview of the set design process, explaining what makes a good set, how they are built, what materials are needed, and how they impact a show's final result.

Anna is upset when she gets the lead role in the town play, but her pony does not get the role of magic pony.

Dixie the puppy plays with Emma every day after school until Emma starts memorizing her lines for the school play.