Out and about at the Theater

Bitsy Kemper

Capstone, 2006 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 24 pages

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.

About the author

Bitsy Kemper began writing for children after she had her second child. This is the first series she has written. Bitsy has been on TV and radio all over the United States. You may have seen her on CNN, in your local paper, or heard her on the radio. Bitsy lives in Northern California with her husband and three children. She wrote about technology for 11 years, including a nationally-syndicated newspaper column. When not writing, volunteering, or being on stage, Bitsy loves to surf - the Internet! She promises to keep on researching and writing, as long as kids promise to keep on reading.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Out and about at the Theater; Field trips
• Author: Bitsy Kemper
• Illustrated by: Zachary Trover
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Capstone, 2006
• ISBN: 140482281X, 9781404822818
• Length: 24 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / United States / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Performing Arts / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Performing Arts / Theater & Musicals