Cut the Lights (Orca Limelights) by Karen…

Cut the Lights (Orca Limelights) (edition 2013)

by Karen Krossing

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Young Adult Fiction. Young Adult Literature. HTML: Briar has a vision for the one-act play she's been chosen to direct at her performing arts high school. She's going to create a masterpiece. If only everyone involved in the production shared her vision. Her leading lady is gifted but troubled, her leading man has a crush on the leading lady, her stage manager doesn't have a clue, and her best friend, who wrote the play, is worried that Briar's production is cursed. As Briar struggles to motivate her cast and crew, she learns some important truths about the fine art of directing�??and about herself.… (more)

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Title:	Cut the Lights (Orca Limelights)
Authors:	Karen Krossing
Info:	Orca Book Publishers (2013), Paperback, 136 pages
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It's not a bad story, but all of the characters are flat. Even Briar, the main character, is one dimensional. I received a copy via librarything. (

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sweans | Jan 8, 2015 |

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It's cute. That's the best I can say about it. The characters are not very well developed, the plot is predictable, and the morals are spoon-fed. The book claims it's written for students 11-14, but I thought it leaned younger in terms of writing, but perhaps a bit older in terms of content. In any case, I wouldn't recommend it. There is way too much good young adult literature out there to bother with this title. (

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SandSing7 | Nov 21, 2013 |

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Cut the Lights is a great read for a young adult or preteen. It is the story of a 10th grade student, Briar, who is looking to make her directorial debut by directing a High School play written by her friend. (

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cpom | Nov 5, 2013 |

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Briar, an aspiring director, receives her first chance at directing a high school play. The one act play Briar directs seems to have everything going right. Briar is even able to score the most sought after actress in the school to be in the play. As practices begin, real life bleeds its way into the play and Briar has to figure out if it is worth continuing the play or just throwing it all away. Young adults will appreciate the quick read and the way the author uses stage directions in most of the chapters. The character development was decent, but I found myself wanting just a bit more. (

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lms8esmith | Oct 24, 2013 |

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Cut the Lights was a cute story for a young teen or preteen. If they’re interested in acting or producing, this would be an excellent read. I liked how this story was truly written for its audience including appropriate emotion and appropriate situations. I liked the development of Briar, and I know that young girls could relate to her. She was a great main character. I also thought the other characters were relatable. This is a great read for a preteen. (

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KWROLSEN | Oct 14, 2013 |

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Young Adult Fiction. Young Adult Literature. HTML:

Briar has a vision for the one-act play she's been chosen to direct at her performing arts high school. She's going to create a masterpiece. If only everyone involved in the production shared her vision. Her leading lady is gifted but troubled, her leading man has a crush on the leading lady, her stage manager doesn't have a clue, and her best friend, who wrote the play, is worried that Briar's production is cursed. As Briar struggles to motivate her cast and crew, she learns some important truths about the fine art of directing�??and about herself.

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