| Edition |
First edition |
| Description |
xv, 217 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-213). |
| Contents |
Foreword: Thomas Schumacher with Henry Hodges and Margaret Engel -- Letter to readers from Margaret Engel -- A few words from Henry -- 1. The thrill of getting to perform on Broadway -- 2. Teachers and coaches -- 3. Agents and managers -- 4. Auditions -- 5. Always say yes -- 6. Getting ahead -- 7. School must go on -- 8. Being a kid--Acting like a pro -- 9. Protecting yourself -- 10. Swing, cover, understudy--The show must go on -- 11. Some drawbacks -- 12. Getting known in the business -- 13. Transitions: Growing up -- 14. Giving back, moving forward. |
| Summary |
Henry Hodges didn't get a promising start. Not only was he the littlest kid in class but his dyslexia made every day a struggle. He started out as a true rookie, with no connections in show business. But he had talent and determination and his family behind him. Together, they made smart decisions about his training and growing career. Most of all, Henry had the Always say yes! attitude that transforms a talented kid into a real pro. Henry credits becoming a performer with saving his life. Today, he is successfully navigating the transition to young adult performer after a stellar career as a child actor, having appeared on Broadway and on tour in such hit shows as Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid--not to mention acting in Shakespeare, opera, Off-Broadway, and regional theater, and as a voice actor in animated films. In this book, Henry tells his inspiring story in his own words. Along the way, he gives aspiring kid performers of any age smart, up-to-date, practical advice on every aspect of a young performer's career onstage and in radio, commercials, TV, and movies: Finding teachers and coaches; dealing with agents and managers; preparing for auditions, rehearsals, and performances; coping with criticism and competition; avoiding scam artists who prey on young talent; and succeeding in your schoolwork backstage. Plus, top pros who have helped Henry along his way offer candid advice on everything a young performer needs to know to start a career in show business. Henry's warmth, generosity, and modesty shine through in every word of this information-packed book as he shows exactly what it takes, and what it means, to act like a kid--and succeed beyond your wildest dreams. -- From back cover. |
| Subject |
Hodges, Henry, 1993- -- Juvenile literature.
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Acting -- Vocational guidance -- Juvenile literature.
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Child actors -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
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Hodges, Henry, 1993-
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Acting -- Vocational guidance.
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Actors and actresses.
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Child actors.
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Acting. (OCoLC)fst00796146
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Acting -- Vocational guidance. (OCoLC)fst00796170
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Child actors. (OCoLC)fst00854279
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Literature. (OCoLC)fst01921716
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Literature.
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| Added Author |
Engel, Margaret, author.
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| ISBN |
9781423163206 (pbk.) |
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1423163206 (pbk.) |
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