Setting the Stage

"Setting the Stage" is the first book in a trilogy that offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a junior high musical production through the perspective of the backstage crew. Eighth grader Ella Amani, eager to be the stage manager, navigates the challenges of managing her crew and dealing with uncooperative cast members, all while balancing friendships and responsibilities. The story reveals the behind-the-curtain drama and humor of putting on a school musical from a fresh, backstage vantage point.