Amateur and Professional Stage Life: Or The Adventures of Billy Shakespoke, Before and Behind the Curtain is a book written by Charles Alden John Farrar. The book is a fictional account of the life of Billy Shakespoke, a young man who dreams of becoming an actor. The story follows Billy as he navigates the world of amateur and professional theater, both on and off stage. Throughout the book, readers get a glimpse into the inner workings of the theater...