The Every Day Living Of Children & Teens Monologues

About the Book

The Every Day Living Of Children & Teens Monologues is a collection of 51 actual events that have taken place in the lives of children and teenagers. Broken down into three sections: Specifically for Young Ladies; Specifically for Young Gentlemen; and Specifically for Young Males and Females, each one was designed to assist young aspiring actors and actresses with perfecting "Character Development." Every situation is true and is told from a young person's point of view. The obstacle of "Tapping into a Characters Emotions" will become a thing of the past. Children and teens desiring to become professional performers will not only grasp the "Art of Acting," they will love it in the process.

Understanding that youngsters require more guidance and direction when attempting to grasp the total "Concept of Acting." This book not only contains exciting monologues, it also contains directives enclosed in parenthesis. The purpose of having directives is to ensure that the appropriate gestures and body movements are implemented in a correct timely fashion. From knowing exactly when to take a deep breath or where to place your hands, the directives are resourceful and should be immolated at all times when reciting the monologues.

About the Author

Adra Young is a native of Gary, Indiana. A teacher of nine years for Detroit Public Schools, she is also a local actress, writer and theatrical instructor. Graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1990, and Central State University in 1995, she took her first shot at acting on the college campus in 1993. Earning her Masters degree in 1999 from the University of Detroit Mercy, she currently instructs Acting and Dramatization Strategies to the youth. The Every Day Living Of Children & Teens Monologues is a testament of the last nine years of Ms. Young's life and the direct involvement she's had with children and teenagers.