Never touching a star's orbit, this reconnaissance of things theatrical stems from a non stop effort which does not land the author where she wants to go. Helene runs the whole from casting agencies, producers, agents, places to live, summer stock, angels and assorted old moments and odd balls to play writing, radio and TV. This recording even where you can hear the harsh notes- has a squeaky, cocky brightness that makes it a proper corrective for the over-optimistic -- who may- or may not-learn from this gallant guidance.