Magnificent Monologues for Teens (Hollywood 101 Series): The Teens' Monologue Source for Every Occasion! by Chambers Stevens

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Magnificent Monologues for Teens: The Teens' Monologue Source for Every Occasion provides 12-16 year-olds with original, performable age-appropriate comedic and dramatic monologues, all 100% teen tested. The author introduces young actors to the joys and how-to's of performing monologues written in true Hollywood industry-standard style in preparation for competitions, debates and professional stage and screen auditions. +40 original monologues are incorporated, each is titled for quick content perusal, easy to understand & requires a minimum of props and works in impromptu settings. Interviews are presented with two veteran casting directors discussing current requirements for teen actors. A glossary of industry terms, index and extensive bibliography of plays are also included as a study aid. Great for oral language classroom assignments, talent shows, competitions, and ultimately, auditions.

Teens are everywhere in Hollywood: stage as well as the big and small screen. There is an ever-increasing need for accomplished young actors who understand the business, the dedication it takes to succeed and the talent and determination to stick it out. As this year's crop of teen's age, agents search for new talent. Teens that have studied their craft have fantastic opportunities to break into acting in a big way. But groundwork must be laid first. Consistent work with commercials, then monologues leads to solid performances with longer pieces. Magnificent Monologues for Teens: The Teens' Monologue Source for Every Occasion! is filled with monologues to which teens can relate with truth. Truth in acting is the essence of a great performance. The monologues written by Chambers Stevens speak with the voice of today's young actor. These monologues, used as a study-guide, will prepare the teen actor for significant auditions in both comedy and drama. The bibliography of plays is invaluable for the young actor and drama coach. Broken down into four parts, the plays range from those any beginning actor should be familiar with, through more challenging plays, then plays for major thespians and finally, a listing of the classics. As a publisher of quality material for young performers, we couldn't be more pleased to present this title as the fourth in our Hollywood 101 series.

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Emmy Nominee Chambers Stevens is one of Los Angeles' top kids acting coaches. He has coached thousands of young actors for shows on Nickelodeon, Disney, CBS, NBC, ABC, WB, plus countless films, theater productions and commercials. Chambers is a graduate of The Conservatory of Theater Arts at Webster University & the founder of The Nashville Shakespeare Festival now in its 16th year.

As a television actor, Chambers has appeared in over 50 commercials including Pepsi(r), Coke(r), Apple Computers(r), Burger King(r), and General Motors(r). He's also appeared on soaps (The Young and the Restless), sitcoms (Dear John), and pilots (CBS's Arly Hanks) to name just three. He's starred in The Steve Spots, which received 6 Emmys and a George Peabody Award, Funnybones which received an Emmy for "Outstanding Children's Program", and Geoscout for which he received a personal Emmy nomination as "Outstanding Actor in a Children's Series."

As a theater actor, Chambers has performed in over a hundred theater productions (including Romeo and Juliet-3 times, Midsummer's Night Dream-3 times, Biloxi Blues, West Side Story, and Brighton Beach Memoirs). He is the recipient of the Geoffrey Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Drew in Eastern Standard, and the prestigious Backstage Garland Award for his one-man show Desperate for Magic (Elderidge Publishing). Chambers performed in the West Coast premieres of two more one-man shows, Chesapeake by Lee Blessing, and My Son Susie by Cheryl Royce.

As a playwright, Chambers has won both the Ingram Fellowship and the Tennessee Arts Commission Individual Artist Award. His play Real Life has been touring high schools for 15 years and has been performed for over a quarter of a million people. His play Mother of Pearl premiered at The Company of Angels in LA (I.E. Clark Publishing). In 2002, he had two world premiere productions. Travels with Jack Lemmon's Dog opened at The North Star Theatre in New Orleans, and Bing Bang Boom played to sold out houses at the University of Florida. His newest play, Shaw and Twain Do Lunch, won Best New Play Award from The Long Beach Playhouse. Chambers wrote and directed the film Children of a Laughing God which premiered at the West Virginia International Film Festival.

As an author and teacher, Chambers has written 6 highly acclaimed "Hollywood 101" series books for young performers looking for original material & practical advice. (Sandcastle Publishing). He is also the 2005-2006 School Author of the Year for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Chambers lives in Hollywood, CA, and is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He's married to film and theatre producer Betsy Sullenger. They have two "children", Ziggy and Daisy (who just happen to be cats).

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February 26, 2006: This one is as good as his monogues for kids book, it's really a find.

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February 16, 2006: This book has given our son the confidence he needs going into an audition. Another great book in the Hollywood 101 series by Chambers.


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