Catch the acting bug with this engaging career guide! ""Virtual Apprentice: Actor"" introduces young readers to fun career possibilities on screen and on stage. Featuring a behind-the-scenes look at this exciting industry, this new career guide includes profiles of working professionals, 'Reality Check' sidebars, and 'A Day in the Life' activity list to help aspiring actors with their career exploration. Filled with full-color and black-and-white photographs, this illustrated guide allows readers to learn the ins and outs of being an actor.Chapters include: Acting Now and Then; Actor at Work; Acting Tech and Trends; Lights! Camera! Action; Supporting Roles; Kids Ask, Actors Answer; and, Actor for a Day.