Smith Kraus imprint: 53 books

If looking through monologue books leaves you feeling confused,dissatisfied, or overwhelmed, this is the book for you!A unique twist on a classic Smith & Kraus theme, this userfriendly book contains unique and active monologues divided into clear categories. With descriptive titles to each section...

A sampling of plays included are: The Visitor (4F, 2M) 60471 (2F, 2M) The Sarahs Three (4F) No Entry (4F, 1M) Blink of an Eye (2F, 3M) Eating in the Dark (3F) Appointment Required (4F, 5M) A Quiet Place (6F, 5M) Controlling Destiny (3F)

The curtain goes up, the spotlight is shining, and the stage is yours! The audience is waiting to be dazzled by the stars of tomorrow -- and you could be one of them! Never before have talented, young actors been in such demand. Agents, directors, and managers are looking for something unique, something...

The first complete American translation of Chekhov's ten vaudevilles. The comedic one-act farces are: The Bear, The Proposal, On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco, The Night Before the Trial, On the High Road, The Wedding, The Anniversary, A Tragic Role, and Tatyana Repina. These are jewels for the stage...

The newest volume in our monologue series, these original pieces were all written by teen actors and actresses. Terrific for auditions or the classroom, these monologues include a wide variety of characters and situations. Teens writing for tens help the high school actor find the right "voice" when...

Inside this book are 111 Preteens! They are waiting to talk to you, eager to let you know what's on their minds. Listen, and you'll definitely learn a few things about their world…and yours. Expressly designed for honing the interpretive skills of young actors. The Ultimate Monologue Book for Middle...

A collection of fun, new, active monologues for teens and preteens, every monologue in Marco Ramirez's new collection has a story to tell. Age-appropriate, smart and different, these one-minute monologues will help you prove that you're not just another face, but a memorable person with something memorable to say!

In My Second Monologue Book young children can transform into 101 fantastic famous and historical people! Each section is interactive, featuring pictures, and games. Critical thinking questions are posed such as, "How do choices the character makes change how he moves, talks or feels?" People You...

Middle school could not be more dramatic! Everything is both highly serious and seriously funny at the same time. This is the perfect time to showcase your acting skills. But where can you find juicy monologues? In this book! This is the guide for middle school actors. Nothing is held back. All the...

The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens Volume IV: 111 One-Minute Monologues is the newest edition to our monologue series. For the junior high and high school drama student to the more serious young actor or actress, these monologues provide timely subject matter and contemporary, age-appropriate topics....

The monologues in this volume are original character monologues for men and women by Glenn Alterman.

Do all the people in books seem boring? Not anymore! In school, everyone you read about can seem perfect and dull. In this book, see all of the celebrities of history, science, literature, and poilitics in a new light as they are re-imagined as tweens and teens. What was Genghis Khan like in gym class?...

Until very recently, directing wisdom was passed on in the form of "tips". Continuing this tradition, you will find them ranging from the way set a scene to directing the actor on the way to laugh. The tips are clear, concise, evocative, and constructed to give you a better day in rehearsal and performance. A buffet of ways to improve immediately that you'll refer to over and over again!

What do actors do? What is an audition like? Can I be an actor? Dive into this book and find out what it is like to be an actor and tips on how to begin. Told simply through words and pictures, this is a great introduction to the who, whats, and whys of show business. Perfect for kids and parents interested in knowing more, whether you are ready to try out acting or just curious.