"Act 2" by Andrew Keenan-Bolger follows the journey of a young aspiring actor named Ben who navigates the challenges of pursuing a career in theater while grappling with personal struggles, friendships, and the complexities of love. As Ben auditions for a prestigious musical, he confronts the harsh realities of the industry, the pressures of expectation, and the importance of staying true to himself. The story beautifully explores themes of ambition, resilience, and the transformative power of art, all set against the vibrant backdrop of the theater world. With humor and heart, Ben's journey resonates with anyone who dares to follow their dreams. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Jack And Louisa .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

Andrew Keenan-Bolger is a musical theater actor and singer originally from Detroit. He has appeared on Broadway in Tuck Everlasting , Newsies, Mary Poppins , and Seussical. Andrew and Kate Wetherhead created the popular web series, "Submissions Only," which was hailed as one of Entertainment Weekly' s "Top 10 Things We Love. " Kate Wetherhead originated the role of Chutney in Legally Blonde: The Musical and is a fixture on the New York stage. She has performed extensively Off-Broadway and regionally, and was in the Broadway production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.