Early Stages: The Professional Theater and the Young Actor — Walter Williamson

Presents a brief history of the theatre and describes the necessary qualities, training, and experience needed by prospective actors and actresses, as well as various opportunities in the acting profession. Also profiles ten young performers describing the development of their careers.Profiles of ten young actors and actresses are accompanied by details on how these performers got their start, how they handle school, their personal lives, and study and work, with information about auditions and salaries