Childsplay: A Collection of Scenes and Monologues for Children

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Summary: Great book for kids going on auditions
Review: I bought this book for my daughter to practice with to improve her acting skills when she goes on auditions. We have loved it and would enjoy it even if her goal wasn't to be an actor.

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Summary: Clever, short and original scenes for youth
Review: I have been teaching theatre skills to youth of all ages for 15 years, and it is nearly impossible to find collections of short, clever scenes that consistently leave kids (and their parents) smiling and impressed. This book is literally the only one in my large personal library of theatre education books that I use over and over again, particularly in theatre classes and camps for kids ages 8 to 14. Scenes such as "Befriending Bertha", "Sammy Carducci's Guide to Life", "Scientist Meets Fish", and "To Bee or Not To Bee" are challenging and lighthearted enough to instill in kids teamwork and the fun of acting. Ms. Muir, is there any chance you will be creating another collection like this? If so, I look forward to it.

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Summary: Best book out there of scenes and monogues for kids!!!
Review: This book is golden!!! I teach teatre to kids, and I haven't found any other book that I use nearly as much as this one. All of the plays are perfect for kids and pre-teens. With only a couple exceptions, the characters are all kids that my students can relate to. A few of the monologues are even written by kids. They vary from funny, to serious, to sad, and all of my students are able to find pieces that they enjoy out of this book. I would highly recommend it!