Samuel French Books

The place to go for new and old scripts - they have everything - including compilations, books of monologues and dialect CD's. The staff is very knowledgeable and you can also order from then on line

Samuel French publishers are THE publishers for actors. The company buys rights to plays and prints small paper bound copies of these for use in auditions and productions at colleges, universities and high schools. They are also used in dramatic competitions. Most actors find audition material from the Samuel French printings. This is THE location for all of Samuel French publications. If you are looking for a play and know that French published it, this is the place to check. If they don't have it on the shelf, they can get it within a short amount of time. The staff is super helpful and will do everything in their power to get you your play when you need it. The bookstore also has other paper and hardbacks related to acting technique, stagecraft and drama. Parking can be difficult, especially during the summer and during the weekdays. Bring change for the meters. You will probably spend a long time just browsing! Great place!

Actors and Actresses' book store in Hollywood. They are a theater and film bookshops that carry everything and anything you-need-to-know-about-this-industy books. They are open 7 days a week and the bookstore is filled with information so vital to the success in the entertainment industry.

Samuel French Books is a wonderful bookstore for anyone interested in books on the stage, screen or television. The employees are very resourceful and can locate any play or film script for you quickly. They have a very large supply of technique bookssuch as acting, writing, directing, etc. They sell music books as well. It is a great store for browsing. I could browse for hours throughout their extensive collection. There is also a branch in Sherman Oaks with a similar selection.