"The classic Kids Take the Stage" is one of the best-selling Back Stage Books of all time. Now Back Stage is proud to present the completely revised and updated second edition of this indispensable guide to getting young people on stage and helping them create their own shows. For teachers, for parents, for budding actors, emerging crew, and incipient directors - this is the book that shows how to get a production up and running...and have fun in the process. Clear and accessible, "Kids Take the Stage" outlines a systematic approach to staging, complete with basic lessons in acting, relaxation and trust-building exercises, and improvisations. From first read-through to opening night, from butterflies to bravos, this is the perfect book to help young people realize their creative potential. It includes a foreword by Paul Newman. It replaces "Kids Take the Stage", ISBN 0-8230-7742-X. It is a clear, practical guide to helping kids ages 8 to 18 get a show up and running.

About the Author

Lenka Peterson, founder of the Westchester Young Actors' Theatre, is also an actress who has worked on Broadway, off Broadway, in films, and in television. Dan O'Connor worked at NEC as a producer and director of news documentaries, live event coverage, and drama series.