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Fascinating facts and first-person accounts highlight some of the most interesting jobs that take place behind the scenes in the music industry. Get a glimpse at what it takes to make it as a songwriter, producer, manager, and more and find out what goes on behind the glamour.

Daniel descubre la historia del misterioso mago Sirasfi que trabaja en un circo y le ayuda a recuperar un maravilloso tesoro, las cinco piedras mágicas que reunidas darán poder a quien las posea.

Her apprenticeship at Phyllis Marlowe's Repertory Theater behind her, green-eyed Carol Page now faces her first real job as second ingénue at the Richards Village Theater, Winasset, Maine. Along with her go her former classmate Julia Gregg and clever young Mike Horodinsky - Julia as apprentice, Mike as assistant stage manager. In a rambling old house by the sea, Carol, Julia, and Mike live with the other members of the Richards Theater. Here their days are filled with learning parts, attending rehearsals, painting scenery, and absorbing as much as possible about the business of a summer ...

Carol, who tasted her first success in holding an audience in a high-school play, and Julia Gregg, a classmate as stage struck as herself, join Phyllis Marlowe's apprentice group in New York. In this setting, Carol beings to learn about herself as an actress. Phyllis Marlowe's criticism of her first performance is hard to take, but not half as painful as Mike Horodinsky's ruthless verdict. Mike is one member of the apprentice group whom Carol thoroughly dislikes. Their antagonism flames into open warfare when Mike almost succeeds in getting Carol away from the stage altogether. However, ...

What if you could jump into any movie in the world? 14-year-old Blake Connors and his 11-year-old sister Becky discover that their parents invented a device that could make that very dream come true. After every government agency on the planet began hunting them they found themselves in their worst nightmare. Forced to fake their own deaths and hide out in the worlds they had unlocked, it now falls on Blake and Becky to jump in and find them, before somebody else does.

When a team of young acrobats is whisked away into the clouds, they discover a breathtaking secret—a floating circus unlike anything they’ve ever seen! Suspended high above the world, this magical spectacle is home to mystical performers, gravity-defying acts, and daring challenges. But as they soar through the skies, they uncover a hidden mystery that threatens the circus’s future. Can they master their skills, unravel the secrets, and save the show before it disappears forever? Up, Up, and Away to the Circus!

Come along as four young adventurers go exploring in a magical meadow, only to find out that there is more mischief afoot in this Fairy Wood than they might have expected. Hilarious mayhem abounds in this introduction to Shakespeare's classic comedy.

Carol's stage career enters a very exciting and interesting phase. It takes her out over the country on the hardest yet most colorful assignment of "show business." Carol goes "on tour." But not before the play in which she earned her first big part proved a smash hit on Broadway and she was on her way to losing her head from the resulting publicity. Her friends, Julia Gregg and caustic but devoted Mike the assistant producer, manage to prick the balloon for her and Carol comes down to earth solidly enough to accept a role in Miss Marlowe's production of The Merchant of Venice. It means ...

No playwright, past or present, approaches the brilliance and magnitude of William Shakespeare. What other individual has even come close to understanding and then dramatizing the human condition? Not enough time to tackle the unabridged version of the world's most widely read playwright? Pick up a copy of The Sixty-Minute Shakespeare Series: Hamlet and discover how much more accessible Shakespeare can be to you and your students. This book is based on a play written by William Shakespeare.

If I were a movie star, I would jet to places around the world. I would wear fancy costumes and get my hair and make-up done. I would make audiences laugh and cry. Dream big, and see what fun it is to be a movie star.

Twelve-year-old Tig works at the Theatre Royale, cleaning, selling tickets and doing anything else that is asked of her by her tyrannical boss, Mr Snell. But Tig will do whatever it takes to get closer to her dream - to become a stage manager and spend her days inventing new ways to imagine and build the intricate machinery and props that bring the exciting productions to life! But when a strange new act - a talking machine - arrives at the Theatre Royale, it moves and behaves in a way that Tig just can’t work out.

Sasha has always loved the Cirque, a place filled with sequined costumes, dazzling spotlights, and magnificent tents. But when she starts fifth grade with the Islanders - the ordinary folk from the other side of the Island - for the first time, she’s not so sure she wants to be a Cirque kid. She starts to question her home and her Cirque family. Is the magic real? Are the stories even true? As the bullying by the Island kids gets worse, swirling blue-gray Smoke appears. One night in the big tent, Sasha’s dad performs, twisting his body through the air as the lights dance.

Millions know Daisy Ridley as Rey in the Star Wars movies, but what was her life like before she got her big break? Daisy Ridley: Behind the Rebel tells the life story of the girl from Westminster, England, who grew up dreaming of becoming a veterinarian before discovering that she could sing, dance, and act. This children's biography will satisfy young listeners interested in finding out more about the actress behind Rey.

So you think your mom is embarrassing? You won’t after you meet mine. She’s the co-host of a morning television show and her host chat has covered everything I’ve done from puking on my piano teacher’s shoes to gluing antlers on my head. But I’ve got the microphone now and I’m doing weekly commentaries on my school’s broadcast/podcast. Don’t get me wrong - mom’s awesome, and I’d never really want to freak her out. But if viewers get to hear about my private life, why can’t I dish about Mom’s new boyfriend, or how dorky she is as a school volunteer?

Young Lily Marks loves to stand on her tiptoes. When her parents notice weakness in her legs, her doctor suggests dancing lessons to strengthen them. Lily falls in love with ballet - but can this fragile girl ever become a serious dancer? When the famous ballerina Anna Pavlova comes to town, Lily just has to meet her. Maybe Pavlova - small, delicate, and Jewish like Lily - hold the key to Lily's future.

Dolly Parton is an award-winning songwriter and entertainer who released her first single when she was just thirteen years old. She has written thousands of songs, starred in TV shows and movies, and runs her own businesses and philanthropy. With her talent, grit, and generous spirit, she makes the world a brighter place.

Dance is fun to watch, but it’s even more fun to do! Kids can take the stage by learning what dance is, what gear and skills are needed, what happens during lessons, and how to be a good sport.

'Lights! Camera! Action!' That's my cue. 'Harold,' I sigh. 'I think I'm in love.' My name's Charlotte, but you can call me Lottie. I'm a movie star. At least, that's my thing this week. Charlotte Perkins is seven years old and can't wait to grow up – if only she could decide what she wanted to be! Luckily, no dream is too big for little Lottie Perkins!

Fred, Luisa, and Drake were chosen to help write the winter pageant for school, and Frank cannot wait! Of course, when the power of pretend takes hold once again, spooky, fun chaos ensues until the secrets of peace, light, and wonder are revealed in the festive winter season.

Treetop Owlementary is putting on a play! Eva and her friends can't wait to try out for parts, learn their lines, and build the sets! But when Sue gets cast in the starring role, Eva worries she won't have a chance to shine. Will Eva have her moment in the spotlight, too?