Backstagers and the Ghost Light: 1

by Andy Mientus (Author), Rian Sygh (Illustrator)

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Illustrated
2018
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Jory didn't know what to expect when he transferred to St. Genesius Prep, an all-boys school known for their incredible theater department. He ends up on the stage crew-or backstagers as they like to call themselves-and discovers the magic that happens behind the scenes of each production.When some of the cast members decide to play with a Spirit board, the ghost light goes out. Ghost lights are supposed to protect the theater from ghosts sneaking in the shadows. The kids don't think too much of it. However, when they decide to put on the musical Phantasm, strange things start happening right away: a fallen light, a missing prop, a star with something to hide. Could there be evil spirits in the theater?

Synopsis

Jory didn't know what to expect when he transferred to St. Genesius Prep, an all-boys school known for their incredible theater department. He ends up on the stage crew-or backstagers as they like to call themselves-and discovers the magic that happens behind the scenes of each production.When some of the cast members decide to play with a Spirit board, the ghost light goes out. Ghost lights are supposed to protect the theater from ghosts sneaking in the shadows. The kids don't think too much of it. However, when they decide to put on the musical Phantasm, strange things start happening right away: a fallen light, a missing prop, a star with something to hide. Could there be evil spirits in the theater?

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 208
Edition: 01
Publisher: Abrams Books
Published: 25 Sep 2018
ISBN 10: 1419731203
ISBN 13: 9781419731204
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews

Fans of the series will appreciate Mientus' exploration of characters' backstories--and all will have a chance to learn more in future prose installments. An adequate dessert for existing fans that just may tempt a few new ones as well. --Kirkus Reviews
[Mientus} preserves the spirit and flavor of the comics with hilarious pranks and theater talk, high-energy hustle, and, particularly, in a young cast, notably diverse in ethnic and gender identity, who face personal issues common to everyone . . . as well as the odd supernatural threat. --Booklist

Author Bio

Andy Mientus is an actor, singer, and songwriter who is known for his roles in Spring Awakening, Wicked, Les Miserables, Smash, and The Flash. He lives in New York City.Rian Sygh is a comic artist and cocreator of the award-winning Backstagers comics. He lives in Glendale, California.