Performance World

During a span of 55 years, Emil Richards has been a renowned presence in Hollywood soundstages, recording studios, jazz clubs, and international touring venues. Considered a supreme artist on the vibraphone, marimba and xylophone, as well as a master of his world-famous collection of percussion instruments, Richards is renowned throughout the world for his versatility.

How to Stunt in Hollywood was designed to put the spotlight on the men and women who perform and design the fantastic feats and awe-inspiring stunts that you've come to love. Most importantly, the book will give you insight and advice to help motivate you in your life's continuing journey. This book is comprised of interviews from some of Hollywood’s top stunt professionals. All together, they have worked on some of the biggest films and TV shows of all time. They all come from different walks of life but share similar traits and characteristics that have helped them succeed.

Experience the intensity and resilience of the human spirit with "Fire and Flow," a fascinating journey into the world of Circus Performance Arts. Unlock secrets of the captivating realms of Fire Manipulation and Flow Arts in this groundbreaking exploration. Dive deep into the vibrant fibers of the circus, tracing the evolution of this enchanting art form. As a niche within a niche, Fire and Flow present a mesmerizing union of danger and precision, providing a vivid lens to capture the thrill and artistic mastery within Circus Performance Arts. Explore Fire Manipulation's origins, its ...

Do you struggle to find the perfect venue for your theatre productions? Are you tired of endless searches, high costs, and unsuitable spaces? Discover how you can find a space to put on your show anywhere. This book is designed specifically for directors and theatre teachers who want to eliminate the stress of venue hunting and focus on what they do best - creating amazing performances.

Access Accents bring the highly sought-after voice techniques of top voice coach Penny Dyer to the actor's audio device. A unique opportunity to prepare for auditions at short notice.

Through sublime landscapes and warm images of a boy and his family, this adaptation of the beloved folk song creates a dazzling, intimate interpretation that rejoices in the connectedness of people and nature.

This is no stuffy music appreciation lesson. Author Kathleen Krull makes these great artists come alive. From Bach to Mozart, George Gershwin to Woody Guthrie, Beethoven to Gilbert and Sullivan, you'll learn all about their lives and music, what they were really like and what inspired these geniuses of musical expression. Filled with interesting trivia and gossip, Lives of the Musicians is the ultimate guide to the great composers.

Auntie su familia y amigos la conocen como Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, el mundo se refiere a ella simplemente como Celia Cruz. Trap comenzar su carrera en 1950, Celia se hizo cada vez más popular como la nueva cantante principal de la banda cubana Sonora Matancera. Su exceptional rango vocal y sus llamativos vestuarios hicieron que los fanáticos se enamoraran de ella.

"Field Trip to Spain" is Book 14 of the JUST JUNIPER Adventures Chapter Book Series. In this exciting adventure Sophie and her third-grade classmates are invited to perform at the International Concert for Peace at the spectacular Valencia Opera House. Meet Sophie's talented classmates and other talented children from all over the world. Join Sophie's friends Joanna and David as they visit Valencia, Barcelona, Segovia and Madrid. In story you will also meet Juniper's new friend Coco, the mischievous Chihuahua! Juniper is always a very well behaved golden retriever. Why is she in trouble now...

A voice is calling across the land, "Bombardier Milligan." "Bombadier Milligan is dead," I replied in a disguised voice. The voice replied, "Then he's going to miss his breakfast." The fourth volume of Spike Milligan's legendary account of his time in the army during World War Two begins as he and his regiment land in sunny Italy in 1943 ("The ship touched the beach very gently, so gently I suspect it's not insured").

AMAZING JOURNAL ENTRIES WHICH CAN BE USED AS AUDITION PIECES. LIFE THROUGH THE MIND OF A YOUNG ADULT. GAIN PERSPECTIVE FROM SOMEONE ELSE'S POING OF VIEW. THESE PIECES CAN BE THOUGHT- PROVOKING. THEY CAN BE USED AS ORIGINAL AUDITION PIECES WHICH NO ONE ELSE HAS BORED THE AUDITIONERS WITH.STAND OUT IN FRONT OF THE PROFESSIONALS WITH A UNIQUE CHARACTERIZATION. THEY WILL INSPIRE YOU TO JOT DOWN SOME MEMORIES OF YOUR OWN. PERSPECTIVE IS EVERYTHING. SLICE OF SOMEONE ELSE'S LIFE ALWAYS HELPS YOU SHED SOME LIGHT ON YOUR OWN.

Sanditon, the final novel Austen was working on before her death, has been given an exciting conclusion, and will be brought to a prime-time television audience on PBS/Masterpiece for the very first time by Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies (War and Peace, Mr. Selfridge, Les Misérables, Pride and Prejudice). This, the official companion to the Masterpiece series, contains everything a fan could want to know.

One key to creating a successful brand is building a highly competitive and effective Marketing Team. It begins with hiring the right people and then nurturing and motivating them to perform at their very best. This book describes the characteristics that predict whether a marketer will be successful, advises on how to onboard and develop them, reviews effective leadership approaches, and deals with tough questions like - When do you promote or terminate a marketer? This book is intended to be a situational resource for Marketing Managers at all levels and a blueprint for success for ...

On this adventure we're going to need to turn the sound up as we're learning all about musical instruments! From the instruments you can make in your own house, to some of the most talented musicians around the world, we're going to have a musical blast and learn more about what music means in different cultures.

Step into a world where tiny components hold enormous power, where silicon and creativity collide to define modern innovation - Welcome to "The Sound of Innovation," your comprehensive guide to the electrifying world of transistor amplifiers. This intriguing eBook is a treasure trove for enthusiasts and professionals alike, artfully unfolding the mysteries of transistor amplifiers from their inception to their transformative role in technology. Starting with a riveting journey from vacuum tubes to the breakthrough of transistors, the opening chapter is a time machine that sets the stage for...

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Jim Henson, for example, was always dreaming up something new, and always expressing his belief in the goodness of people. Henson was a born performer with a terrific sense of humor, and he used those talents to help create two of the most beloved programs in television history: The Muppet Show and Sesame Street. Through his Muppets, Jim showed the world that there’s nothing more beautiful than imagination.

As a shy young boy, Fred Rogers found comfort in telling stories through puppets. When television grew in popularity, he knew he wanted to create a show that encouraged kindness and goodness. His show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood shaped modern television and cemented his legacy.

In The World According to Tom Hanks, through deep research and interviews, Gavin Edwards will explore and celebrate how Tom Hanks lives his life, mirroring the way that he embodies optimism and integrity in his movie roles. This book will give insight into the actor by collecting the best stories about how he behaves in the world, providing a loving retrospective of his film career, and putting it all into the context of his all-American philosophy.

In After Anatevka, Alexandra Silber picks up where Fiddler on the Roof left off. Second-eldest daughter Hodel takes center stage as she attempts to join her socialist-leaning fiancé Perchik at the outer reaches of a Siberian work camp. But before Hodel and Perchik can finally be together, they both face extraordinary hurdles and adversaries - both personal and political - attempting to keep them apart at all costs.

Yunte Huang ingeniously traces Charlie Chan from his real beginnings as a bullwhip-wielding detective in territorial Hawaii to his reinvention as a literary sleuth and Hollywood film icon. Huang finally resurrects the "honorable detective" from the graveyard of detested postmodern symbols and reclaims him as the embodiment of America’s rich cultural diversity. The result is one of the most critically acclaimed books of the year and a "deeply personal...voyage into racial stereotyping and the humanizing force of storytelling" (Donna Seaman, Los Angeles Times).