Sensational Scenes for Kids The Scene Study-guide
for Young Actors

by Chambers Stevens

Chambers Stevens writes scenes for young actors that they can’t wait to perform! If you have any of his other books, you already know something about Chambers’ extraordinary ability to see into the lives of kids and teens, and express what you feel in words.

Chambers Stevens is LA’s premiere kids acting coach. He’s coached over 5000 kids for shows on Nickelodeon, Disney, CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX as well as stage and screen productions and of course, his private coaching sessions. He’s been in over 100 productions himself and he knows what it takes to give a great performance!

What’s inside the book?

comedic scenes
dramatic scenes
An introduction to script formatting: Half-hour comedy versus One-hour drama
Direct Advice on character motivation and choice as they affect your performance
38 need-to-know Theatre & Television industry words and definitions (so you won’t embarrass yourself on the stage or on the set)
Insightful commentary from a two-time
Tony Award-winning producer, Kristin Caskey.
Chambers Steven’s list of the best films with
young actors that kids interested in film and television should see. Use the list to study great acting techniques from today’s young stars.

Kids have many different opportunities to perform: school plays, church holiday events, sports presentations, classroom speeches, talent shows, etc. Whenever you perform anything, you should have fun doing it. If you have fun, the audience will enjoy themselves that much more. Of course, having the right material really helps! Sensational Scenes for Kids is the best place to get a scene that’s been 100% kid tested and approved!

In the book, you’ll learn. . .

What is the difference between a half-hour comedy and one-hour drama script?
How to take any scene and extend its possibilities into different areas of study.
Why every young actor needs to be familiar with the work of many different playwrites and screen writers.

Reviews

"I have never met anybody with more passion for children and acting than Chambers Stevens. Chambers’ monologues and scenes are so real, you have the feeling the kid is standing in your room as you read them."

—Monika Von Manteuffel, Script Supervisor

Spy Kids 3-D

"With Chambers’ coaching, I booked my first starring role in a major motion picture. After working with Chambers, I love auditioning."

—Aria Noel Curzon, Actor

Land Before Time, Without a Trace, Jag,
Santa With Muscles

"I didn’t even like to read until I met Chambers. Thanks to him, I’ve done a film, a commercial, and I’m now appearing on a television show on ABC."

—Rickey Butler, Actor

“Being an actress is fun, but Chambers makes acting more than fun. He helps you to be all that you can be.”

—Amanda Deary, Lilo and Stitch

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