"So you think you want to be on the stage? In this book, young readers can learn the skills required to be an actor in a school or community theater production, how an actor goes about his or her craft, and what real job skills can be learned from acting. Included are sidebars on someone who transitioned from acting to the business world and how actors overcame a mistake"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes glossary.

An actor's toolbox -- Creating an ensemble -- Three steps of production -- Missteps and how to avoid them -- Applying acting experience.