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A Whole Song and Dance
Sarvenaz Tash - Disney Hyperion
Format: Hardcover
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Sarah Dessen meets Abigail Hing Wen in this heartwarming romantic comedy starring Nasrin Mahdavi, an Iranian-American college freshman who's a triple threat on Broadway - but who's living a double life.. It's her first semester majoring in musical theater at NYU's prestigious... |
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The Other Side of Perfect
Mariko Turk - Poppy
Format: Hardcover
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Alina Keeler was destined to dance, but then a terrifying fall shatters her leg&;and her dreams of a professional ballet career along with it.After a summer healing (translation: eating vast amounts of Cool Ranch Doritos and binging ballet videos on YouTube) , she is forced to trade... |
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Long Story Short: A Novel
Serena Kaylor - Wednesday Books
Format: Hardcover
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"Like the best of the Bard himself, Long Story Short combines dazzling repartee with iconic, nuanced characters and the kind of charged, perfectly paced romance fit for the world stage...a sparkling Shakespearean homage and a wonderful debut." -- Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka,... |
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Kageki Shojo!! Vol. 1
Kumiko Saiki - Seven Seas
Format: Hardcover
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Ever since she was a little girl, Sarasa has wanted to play the role of Oscar as part of the Kouka Acting Troupe, an all-female acting troupe similar to the Takarazuka Revue. But before she can do that, she has to attend two years at the Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts. As Sarasa... |
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Act Cool
Tobly McSmith - Quill Tree Books
Format: Hardcover
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A trans teen walks the fine line between doing whatever it takes for his acting dream and staying true to himself in this moving, thought-provoking YA novel from the acclaimed author of Stay Gold. Aspiring actor August Greene just landed a coveted spot at the prestigious School of Performing... |
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Smash It!
Francina Simone - Inkyard Press
Format: Hardcover
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Refreshingly authentic and bold ... Don't miss this smashing #ownvoices novel from Francina Simone! Filled with heart, humor and a heroine to root for, Smash It! is a perfect read for fans of Julie Murphy, Ibi Zoboi and Ashley Poston.Olivia "Liv" James is done with letting... |
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The Love Curse of Melody McIntyre
Robin Talley - HarperTeen
Format: Hardcover
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Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Nina LaCour, this #ownvoices romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Robin Talley has something for everyone: backstage rendezvous, deadly props, and a seemingly insurmountable obstacle to True Love.Melody McIntyre, stage manager extraordinaire,... |
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Roman and Jewel
Dana L. Davis
Format: Hardcover(Original)
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If Romeo and Juliet got the Hamilton treatment ... who would play the leads? This vividly funny, honest, and charming romantic novel by Dana L. Davis is the story of a girl who thinks she has what it takes ... and the world thinks so, too.Jerzie Jhames will do anything to land the lead... |
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Improve: How I Discovered Improv and Conquered Social Anxiety
ALEX GRAUDINS - First Second
Format: Hardcover
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A graphic memoir for teens about the author's efforts to overcome her social anxiety by learning improv comedy.Alex has crippling social anxiety. All day long, she is trapped in a web of negative thoughts and paralyzing fear. To pull herself free of this endless cycle, Alex does something... |
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Can't Take That Away
Steven Salvatore
Format: Book
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Carey Parker dreams of being a diva, and bringing the house down with song. But despite their talent, emotional scars from an incident with a homophobic classmate and their grandmother's spiraling dementia make it harder and harder for Carey to find their voice.
Then... |
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When You Get the Chance: A Novel
Emma Lord - Wednesday Books
Format: Book
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Nothing will get in the way of Millie Price's dream of becoming a Broadway star. Not her lovable but super introverted dad, who raised Millie alone since she was a baby. Not her drama club rival, Oliver, who is the very definition of Simmering Romantic Tension. And not her "Millie... |
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Costume Design in Theater
Ruth Bjorklund - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Library Binding
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If you have a love of history and clothing, there is a role for you in the theater. This book outlines the skills needed to be a costume designer, what must be done while the show is being rehearsed, and what the designer does during and after the performance. There is a chapter on how these... |
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Kate in Waiting
Becky Albertalli
Format: Hardcover
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author and rom-com queen Becky Albertalli comes a buoyant new novel about daring to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight in love, life, and, yes, theater. Contrary to popular belief, best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker are not codependent.... |
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Between Perfect and Real
Ray Stoeve - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover
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Dean Foster knows he&;s a trans guy. He&;s watched enough YouTube videos and done enough questioning to be sure. But everyone at his high school thinks he&;s a lesbian&;including his girlfriend Zoe, and his theater director, who just cast him as a &;nontraditional&;... |
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How Rent Made It to the Stage (Getting to Broadway)
George Capaccio - Cavendish Square
Format: July 30
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In 1996, tickets to see the Broadway musical Rent were selling like hotcakes. The show was so popular that many folks saw it multiple times and even dressed up like their favorite characters. Some "Rent heads" even slept overnight on the sidewalk in order to be sure of getting... |
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The Backstagers Vol. 1
JAMES IV TYNION - BOOM! Box
Format: Paperback
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All the world's a stage . . . but what happens behind the curtain is pure magic - literally!When Jory transfers to an all-boys private high school, he's taken in by the only ones who don't treat him like a new kid, the lowly stage crew known as the Backstagers. Not only does... |
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Hearts Unbroken
CYNTHIA LEITICH SMITH - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover
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New York Times best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith turns to realistic fiction with the thoughtful story of a Native teen navigating the complicated, confusing waters of high school - and first love.When Louise Wolfe's first real boyfriend mocks and disrespects Native people... |
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Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel
VAL EMMICH - Poppy
Format: Hardcover
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Dear Evan Hansen, Today's going to be an amazing day and here's why ... When a letter that was never meant to be seen by anyone draws high school senior Evan Hansen into a family's griefover the loss of their son, he is given the chance of a lifetime: to belong. He just has to stick to a lie he never... |
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Loveless
Alice Oseman - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover
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For fans of Love, Simon and I Wish You All the Best, a funny, honest, messy, completely relatable story of a girl who realizes that love can be found in many ways that don't involve sex or romance.From the marvelous author of Heartstopper comes an exceptional YA novel about discovering... |
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Take Me Home Tonight
Morgan Matson - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
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Two girls. One night. Zero phones. Kat and Stevie - best friends, theater kids, polar opposites - have snuck away from the suburbs to spend a night in New York City. They have it all planned out. They'll see a play, eat at the city's hottest restaurant, and have the best. Night.... |
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Playwriting (Exploring Theater)
Rita Lorraine Hubbard - Cavendish Square
Format: December 30
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Discusses playwriting and how to become a playwright, including how to get started, how to edit and rewrite, and how to accept criticism. |
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Foolish Hearts
EMMA MILLS - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover
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When Claudia accidentally eavesdrops on the epic breakup of Paige and Iris, the it-couple at her school, she finds herself in hot water with prickly, difficult Iris. Thrown together against their will in the class production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, along with the goofiest,... |
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Saving Hamlet
Molly Booth - Hyperion
Format: Print book
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Emma Allen couldn't be more excited to start her sophomore year. Not only is she the assistant stage manager for the drama club's production of Hamlet, but her crush Brandon is directing, and she's rocking a new haircut that's sure to get his attention. But soon after school starts,... |
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How Hamilton Made It to the Stage
Gerry Boehme - Cavendish Square Publishing
Format: Library Binding
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In July 2008, playwright and performer Lin-Manuel Miranda bought a book to read on vacation. Little did he know that his random choice would eventually help him change the face of Broadway. The book was Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton, an original Founding Father of the United... |
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Will Grayson, Will Grayson
John Green - Dutton
Format: Book
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Two award-winning and New York Times-bestselling author join forces for a collaborative novel of awesome proportions.One cold night, in a most unlikely corner of Chicago, two teens - both named Will Grayson - are about to cross paths. As their worlds collide and intertwine, the Will... |
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The History of Theatre
Ann Hosein - Britannica Educational Publishing, 2015.
Format: eBook
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This comprehensive guide to the theatre's history covers theatre arts around the globe, including ancient Eastern arts like Kabuki and more modern ones such as Bollywood. This book goes back to what we know from our earliest ancestors by examining ancient artifacts and ancient texts to find... |
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Echo After Echo
AMY ROSE CAPETTA - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover
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Debuting on the New York stage, Zara is unprepared - for Eli, the girl who makes the world glow; for Leopold, the director who wants perfection; or for death in the theater.Zara Evans has come to the Aurelia Theater, home to the visionary director Leopold Henneman, to play her dream role... |
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How the Lion King Made It to the Stage
Nancy Capaccio - Cavendish Square
Format: Library Binding
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Everybody knows The Lion King, the story of a little cub that grows up to become the king of the Pride Lands. Few, however, know the story of how The Lion King came to be the king of all musicals. It is the highest-grossing show on Broadway, earning over 1.3 billion dollars at the box office.... |
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Noteworthy
RILEY REDGATE - Amulet Books
Format: Hardcover
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It's the start of Jordan Sun's junior year at the Kensington-Blaine Boarding School for the Performing Arts. Unfortunately, she's an Alto 2, which - in the musical theatre world - is sort of like being a vulture in the wild: She has a spot in the ecosystem, but nobody's falling over themselves... |
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Kind of a Big Deal
Shannon Hale - Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover
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From bestselling author Shannon Hale comes Kind of a Big Deal: a hilarious, deliciously readable YA novel that will suck you in -- literally.There's nothing worse than peaking in high school. Nobody knows that better than Josie Pie.She was kind of a big deal -- she dropped out of high... |
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