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About Smith & Kraus

We are a devoted to great theatre!

Smith and Kraus Publishers, founded in 1990 by Marisa Smith and Eric Kraus, is the premier U. S. publisher of contemporary trade theater books.
Currently S&K boasts over 700 titles in print and many hundreds of e-books available on all major e-book platforms.
S&K is the most trusted source for books about theater—from collections of monologues and scenes for use in class or at auditions, to contemporary and classic play collections, to acting technique and career resource titles.
S&K is the most trusted source for books about theater—from collections of monologues and scenes for use in class or at auditions, to contemporary and classic play collections, to acting technique and career resource titles.
In addition, we have a substantial list of books for children and teachers.

Propose Your Book to S&K!

S&K welcomes manuscript proposals for books of interest to the greater theatrical community, i.e. books of interest to actors, teachers, directors, theater professors, in other words anyone interested in any aspect of theater at any level!
How to submit your book proposal:
Fill out the form to the right and Upload your word file with author bio, intended table of contents, sample chapter and when the complete manuscript can be delivered. Also tell us… Is there a complete manuscript at this point? Why is this book needed? Who will buy this book? Are there other books like it and if so what are the titles and publishers and the dates of the publications. How can the author promote the book?

After uploading your file, click to SUBMIT the form.

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