Dramarama is the story of Sadye and Demi, two high school students from Ohio whose theater dreams take them to a summer drama institute where they learn way more than how to hit the high notes and nail a tap routine.
The coolest thing--I think--about Dramarama is that you get this glimpse into this whole other world that's going on all around us--the theater world! It's as razzle-dazzle as Sadye hopes it will be, equal parts hard work, sweat, bandaged toes and glitter. As Sadye puts it, "Theater folk are like this, I realized. Physical right away. Kissy, huggy. . . . Theater people will act like your oldest friend when you've just met. And they do it while they're competing with you."
E. Lockhart is the author of several other books for teens, including one of last year's most talked about books, THE DISREPUTABLE HISTORY OF FRANKIE LANDAU-BANKS. You can visit her website here: http://e-lockhart.com/main/index.php
She also has a blog at http://www.theboyfriendlist.com/e_lockhart_blog/ Follow the link in the Categories section "Dramarama Stuff" (on the right side of the page) for videos, music and blog posts related to Dramarama.
Discussion questions on Wednesday . . .
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