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Now you can say, "I'll do that" when your PTA president wants to organize a student "talent show," Now you can think, "No problem" when your teaching position includes directing the "class play," Now you can decide, "I will" when your church fund-raising committee recruits help for the family "variety show," "ShowSmarts" 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. "ShowSmarts" 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. "ShowSmarts" is perfect for -Schools, churches and communities performances -PTA and PTO sponsored activities -Camp, fair, festival and cruise ship programs -Youth and service organizations -Homeschooling groups -Children's libraries and museums -Military bases and international schools "ShowSmarts" features -Techniques for organizing, producing and directing -Definitions and responsibilities of show jobs -Scriptwriting lesson plans -Show theme ideas -Advice from celebrities, professionals and veteran volunteers -Checklists and topic cross-referencing -Quick tips, cost-cutters, and safety smarts "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""