Performing Arts

Many stars of the silver screen in twentieth-century Hollywood became national icons, larger-than-life figures held up as paragons of American virtues. However, the private lives of actors such as John Wayne, Henry Fonda, and Errol Flynn rarely lived up to the idealistic roles they...

John Lahr's stunning and complex biography of his father, the legendary actor and comedian Bert Lahr Notes on a Cowardly Lion is John Lahr's masterwork: an all-encompassing biography of his father, the comedian and performer Bert Lahr. Best known as the Cowardly Lion in...

Everyone loved Lucy, the scheming, madcap redhead who ruled television for more than twenty years. In life, however, Lucille Ball presented a far more complex and contradictory personality than was ever embodied by the television Lucy. In Lucille: The Life of Lucille Ball Kathleen...

Arthur Schnitzler - La Ronde - A Play - (5m, 5f) La Ronde (the original German name is Reigen) is a play written by Arthur Schnitzler in 1897 and first printed in 1900 for his friends. It scrutinizes the sexual morals and class ideology...

The bestselling inspirational, upbeat collection of relatable lessons from the teen sensation, Mackenzie Ziegler--an award-winning dancer, singer/songwriter, and actress. Growing up is hard, but growing up in the spotlight is even harder. However, Mackenzie Ziegler is taking it all in stride, thanks to her...

"David Farmer has hit gold with 'Playful Plays: Volume One', and if volumes two to ten were available I would be ordering them immediately... The selling point of the book is its simplicity. It offers teachers an off-the-shelf, ready-to-go, high-quality rehearsal process ideal for...

In book 5 of the Major Eights series, Jasmine breaks her arm just when the Major Eights have a big show coming up. Can they find a way to save the show? Just before a big show, Jasmine breaks her arm. The Major Eights...

"Riveting and intriguing, The Prophet Calls is an unforgettable coming-of-age story." - Shelf Awareness, Starred Review "Readers will love Gentry Forrester--a brave girl who questions the world around her and finds her own answers. A fantastic debut by Melanie Sumrow." - Erin Entrada Kelly,...

At long last, Titans of Toho is back in print Take THAT, third party sellers Now featuring...MORE CONTENT FEWER TYPOS AND GRAMMATICAL ERRORS SAME DUMB SENSE OF HUMOR Kindle Edition will be getting updated soon as well, so keep an eye out for the...

Jack Cristil (1925-2014) was a Southeastern Conference icon and the Voice of Bulldog athletics for more than five decades. In this biography, Cristil's remarkable life and career is shared with all Bulldog fans. Authored by Mississippi journalist Sid Salter with a foreword by distinguished...

The world saw Maddie Ziegler dance alongside pop star Sia. Now the young dancer is also a writer and actor. Learn more about Maddie's promising careerAuthor: Andrea PelleschiPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.08lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.70w x 0.20dISBN: 9781496665867Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading...

THIS BOOK IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.Author: Anna AdamsPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublished: 12/22/2012Pages: 314Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.70dISBN: 9781493532773About the AuthorBorn in France, raised partly in the United States and in France, Anna Adams grew up loving stories in French...

The year was 1896, the woman was Alice Guy-Blach , and the film was The Cabbage Fairy. It was less than a minute long. Guy-Blach , the first female director, made hundreds of movies during her career. Thousands of women with passion and commitment...

Have You Ever Watch In Awe As Someone Performs Amazing Stand Up Comedy? Ever Thought If You Could Do The Same Thing? Do You Want To Make People Laugh Endlessly By Becoming A Stand Up Comedian? Why Stand Up Comedy? Being a stand up...

After getting a truly terrible grade, Penelope Kingston makes a plan to perfect her grades in the fourth book in the charming Penelope Perfect chapter book series. Penelope Kingston has never, ever messed up on a test--until now. After this Truly Terrible Mistake, Penelope...

Bunheads meets The Kicks in this third novel in this entertaining middle grade series from New York Times bestselling author, dancer, model, and actress Maddie Ziegler Harper and her fellow Dance Starz are headed to New York City for the big national competition Not...

In a quirky, clever, and heartwarming picture book from the beloved author of Henny, Peddles the pig is on a mission to make his dreams come true with the help of his porcine pals. Peddles is tired of being the same old pig--he wants...

When Ms. Grumpet announces that there is going to be a talent show at Gemstone Middle school, Kate McClora knows that she just has to be a part of it. She wants to learn her older sister's magic tricks. Kate thinks that this will...

Have you struggled with an acting role, realizing you were "not quite there yet" but not knowing what was missing? Have you felt challenged, not sure how to portray a character's needs and actions? TEAM for Actors gives you reliable tools for successful acting...

Although overlooked by most narratives of American cinema history, films made for purposes outside of theatrical entertainment dominated twentieth-century motion picture production. This volume adds to the growing study of nontheatrical films by focusing on the ways filmmakers developed and audiences encountered ideas about...