ShowSmarts (tm)

Now you can say I'll do that when your PTA president wants to organize a student <i>talent show</i>. Now you can think No problem when your teaching position includes directing the <i>class play</i>. Now you can decide I will when your church fund-raising committee recruits help for the family <i>variety show</i>.</p><P> <I>ShowSmarts</I> will be your co-director! This easy to understand guide provides step-by-step instructions for making any children's performance a successful and rewarding experience. <I>ShowSmarts</I> is comprehensive and concise. It is the ideal resource for busy volunteers and others who want to help put on a show but don't know how.<P><I>ShowSmarts</I> is perfect for <br><ul>· Schools churches and communities performances<br>· PTA and PTO sponsored activities<br> · Camp fair festival and cruise ship programs<br>· Youth and service organizations<br>· Homeschooling groups<br>· Children's libraries and museums<br>· Military bases and international schools</ul></p><P><I>ShowSmarts</I> features<br><ul>· Techniques for organizing producing and directing <br>· Definitions and responsibilities of show jobs <br>· Scriptwriting lesson plans<br>· Show theme ideas<br>· Advice from celebrities professionals and veteran volunteers<br>· Checklists and topic cross-referencing<br>· Quick tips cost-cutters and safety smarts</ul></p><P><I>Think time . Volunteerism . Show jobs . Writing a Class Play . Writing a Variety Show Family Funny Monologues . Narration . Organizing a Talent Show . Show Rules . Auditions . Script-to-Stage projects Coaching Character . Rehearsals . Homemade Props and Sound Effects . Fund Raising . Publicity . Tickets . Programs Makeup and Costumes . Showtime . Saying Thank you</I>