National Youth Theatre

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BOOKS

Product Description:
• Foreword by Paul Newman
• Completely revised and updated version of a beloved theater classic
• Clear, practical guide to helping kids ages 8 to 18 get a show up and running
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.

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.

A complete drama course for kids in a book. BREAK A LEG! teaches budding thespians everything they need to know about stagecraft and the production of performances, in home or out.
Illustrated throughout with informative how-to and candid shots of young working actors, BREAK A LEG! is as comprehensive as it is high-spirited. There are sections on body preparation, including warm-ups, stretches, and breathing exercises. Theater games, improv, miming, and other fun ways to develop technique. Important acting skills, such as voice projection, crying on command, learning accents, and staging falls and fights without getting hurt. The performance: analyzing scripts, building a character, what to expect from rehearsals, and overcoming stagefright. A backstage look at blocking, lighting, and other technical aspects of theater production. And for the fun of costumes and make-up, a 16-page color insert. In addition, it covers legends and lore (Why is Macbeth cursed? Why do we say "break a leg"?) and offers dozens of must-see movie recommendations. Plus, for the ambitious, talented, and just plain curious, there's advice on how to make a career of it all, with tips on agents and auditions and getting jobs in theater, film, TV, and radio.

COSTUMES

Christian Youth Theater-Chicago

Costume Rentals (Minneapolis, MN)

Hairswirls.com (Hollidaysburg, PA)
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SCRIPTS

Corinne Aquilina and Tony Jerris
The Littlest Witch
http://www.thelittlestwitch.com/

Mark Andrew Beachy
http://www.markandrewbeachy.com
Award-Winning Original Musicals for Theatrical Licensing

Brooklyn Publishers
http://www.brookpub.com
Brooklyn Publishers is proud to license plays, monologues, and award-winning dramas for middle schools, high schools, and youth theatres. Brooklyn provides memorable theatre experiences for family audiences and continues to impact youth theatre programs with a wide selection of plays from prominent authors.

Gerry Cullity
http://www.desertstages.com
Terrific musicals specially designed for youth theatre featuring a wide range of musical styles and several opportunities for different ensemble members to shine. Shows include Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, The Butterfly's Day, The Ugly Duckling, and The Snow Queen.

Greg Evans
http://www.luannmusical.com/
Luann: Scenes in a Teen's Life

MTI International

Heuer Publishing
http://www.heuerpub.com
Heuer Publishing, known for such wonderful stage adaptations as The Reluctant Dragon and Gina and the Prince of Mintz, features notable playwrights and composers. With eScripts and downloadable art, Heuer is proud to license plays and musicals for youth theatres. For more information about Heuer’s titles, please visit our Web site at www.hitplays.com.
Heuer Publishing LLC

Robin Seidman
http://www.teachersthemusical.com
PAINT!

Spotlight Musicals
http://www.spotlightmusicals.com
SPOTLIGHT MUSICALS offers affordable, top quality, easily produced shows that will appeal to audiences of all ages. These musicals may be successfully performed by children, teens, or a mixed age group. Each script is a blending of comedy and meaningful drama. The music is memorable and performable by young people and non-professionals. All of the scripts have been honed in live performance for maximum artistic and entertainment value. These are award winning shows that your actors will have fun performing and your audiences will rave about.

Theatrefolk
http://www.theatrefolk.com
We publish plays for schools and student performers. Need it Yesterday?
All plays are available as instant PDF downloads!

Theatrical Rights Worldwide
TRW licenses a wide range of musicals, including ALL SHOOK UP, CURTAINS, THE COLOR PURPLE, and SPAMALOT. There are no deposit fees. All performance materials, brand new each time, are yours to keep.

YouthPLAYS
http://youthplays.com
YouthPLAYS is a coalition of professional dramatists dedicated to expanding the vocabulary of theatre for young actors and audiences. We license full-length and one-act plays and musicals, monologues and ten-minute duets for both theatrical production and competition. We're proud to be environmentally friendly, offering plays electronically to schools, youth theatres and professional and amateur companies performing for young audiences.

SET RENTALS

Christian Youth Theater-Chicago

Gateway Playhouse (New York)

Hale Centre Theatre (Salt Lake City, UT)

KJK Productions

Scenographics (New Wilmington, PA)
Scenographics supplies drawings, colored pictures, materials list, for the constructing of set designs for over 150 dramas and musicals. We also have original designs for t-shirts for musicals and plays.

TICKET SERVICES

Seat Yourself (New York) Online ticketing service for non-profit organizations.

TOUR SERVICES

School Tours of America (Houston, CO)
Educational Tours