Out And About at the Theater

by Bitsy Kemper, Zachary Le Trover (Illustrator)

Who works in a theater? What is the green room? How do actors know where to stand on stage? Who controls the lights? Go on a guided tour of a theater to find out! Meet an actor and a director, see how the lighting works, hear the orchestra tune up, and watch as cast and crew get ready to perform.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published August 30, 2006

About the author

BITSY KEMPER is an award-winning author of 25 children’s books so far, and a new interactive prayer book for kids to do with their moms called "Mommy and Me Micro-Moments."
You may have seen Bitsy on CNN, CBS This Morning, heard her on national radio, or read her musings in hundreds of newspapers and magazines across the country. Maybe you drove by her on the freeway and didn’t even know it… Mom of three kids (four if you count her husband), she is active in sports, theater and church (but not all three at the same time). She has held author visits and conference workshops from CA to NY and can’t wait to do more! Visit her at www.BitsyKemper.com

Reviews

[Anna Smithberger · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars rounded up to three for goodreads. It isn't bad, and could definitely be a good introduction for the young to the basics of theater, but it is very basic, and not presented in the most interesting manner. I think what puts me off most is using a director to introduce the concept of spike marks (and making them with such thick tape!) is sorta ridiculous. Not having the SM or ASM placing spikes is just very unlikely. #theaterkidproblems