Synopsis
Actor!
Published by Samuel French Inc
3 Male 2 Female
As a baby he learns that crying brings nourishment and affection
And crying too long and loud results in scolds and smacks
Armed with this lesson about the capricious nature of existence, he launches into his craft as a child playing a Wise Man at Christmas
Then it's on to the acting Mecca of New York and acting lessons, a job in children's theatre and the crushing rejection of auditions
He heads to Hollywood and finds success on television and stardom in movies, but his time at the top is fleeting
Throughout, the Actor encounters a bevy of curious characters who influence his journey through this unnatural world
"Hilarious ... An entertaining, jaundiced sojourn [with] ... a plethora of satiric gems" ~ Variety