Short Plays for Young Actors (Young Actors Series)
Gr. 8^-12. The editors ofGreat Monologues for Young Actors(1992) andGreat Scenes for Young Actors(1991) return with an impressive collection, designed to be used for both study and production. There is something here for everyone, from an Edna St. Vincent Millay antiwar classic to an adaptation of a Japanese fairy tale to a comedy about a teenager who thinks he's Walt Whitman. Refreshingly, the editors concentrate heavily on newer works, such asWho Is Chasing Whom!, a play without words, and a witty drama concerning aliens in Cleveland; these give an enlightened picture of the theater's changing nature when compared with the straightforward vaudeville comedyThe Potboiler. A lengthy introduction concerning proper stage etiquette is helpful and should inspire young actors to approach their craft with a serious attitude. This will be a welcome addition to any collection's drama section.Laura Tillotson