Author: Stanley Schell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monologues
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The Actor's Book of Contemporary Stage Monologues
Author: Nina Shengold
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 9780140096491
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
This unique anthology provides a wealth of material for actors and acting students, and a wonderful overview of the best recent plays for anyone interested in theatre. The more than 150 monologues cover a diverse range of subjects, and offer a variety of dramatic styles and moods. Each monologue is introduced with a short description of the plot, setting, and character type by the leading plauwrights of our time. Featured dramatists include: Christopher Durang, Wendy Wasserstein, Lanford Wilson, Wallace Shawn, Tina Howe, Caryl Churchill, Athol Fugard, Beth Henley, Sam Shepard, David Henry Hwang, Harry Kondoleon, John Patrick Shanley, Larry Shue, Michael Weller, David Rabe, Marsha Norman, August Wilson, Albert Innaurato, Jules Feiffer, Harold Pinter, David Hare, Jose Rivera, Tom Stoppard, John Guare, David Mamet, Charles Fuller, William Matrosimone, Robert Patrick, Miguel Pinero
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 9780140096491
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
This unique anthology provides a wealth of material for actors and acting students, and a wonderful overview of the best recent plays for anyone interested in theatre. The more than 150 monologues cover a diverse range of subjects, and offer a variety of dramatic styles and moods. Each monologue is introduced with a short description of the plot, setting, and character type by the leading plauwrights of our time. Featured dramatists include: Christopher Durang, Wendy Wasserstein, Lanford Wilson, Wallace Shawn, Tina Howe, Caryl Churchill, Athol Fugard, Beth Henley, Sam Shepard, David Henry Hwang, Harry Kondoleon, John Patrick Shanley, Larry Shue, Michael Weller, David Rabe, Marsha Norman, August Wilson, Albert Innaurato, Jules Feiffer, Harold Pinter, David Hare, Jose Rivera, Tom Stoppard, John Guare, David Mamet, Charles Fuller, William Matrosimone, Robert Patrick, Miguel Pinero
Monologues of Today
Author: Stanley Schell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monologues
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monologues
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Werner's Readings and Recitations: Monologues of today (c1916)
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Readers
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Readers
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Monologues of today
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monologues
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monologues
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
In Performance
Author: JV Mercanti
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495013626
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
(Applause Books). Whether auditioning for graduate programs or professional productions, In Performance is an indispensable collection of monologues for today's aspiring young actors. Featured are dynamic monologues from contemporary stage plays of the past 15 years, as selected by a professional acting teacher, director, and casting director. Along with covering the basics of how best to match the monologue to the actor and how to approach the rehearsal and performance of the piece, this handy guide provides a synopsis of each play, character descriptions, and a list of questions specific to each monologue that will help actors develop complex, honest, and thoughtful performances with a strong emotional connection, a clear arc, and playable actions.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495013626
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
(Applause Books). Whether auditioning for graduate programs or professional productions, In Performance is an indispensable collection of monologues for today's aspiring young actors. Featured are dynamic monologues from contemporary stage plays of the past 15 years, as selected by a professional acting teacher, director, and casting director. Along with covering the basics of how best to match the monologue to the actor and how to approach the rehearsal and performance of the piece, this handy guide provides a synopsis of each play, character descriptions, and a list of questions specific to each monologue that will help actors develop complex, honest, and thoughtful performances with a strong emotional connection, a clear arc, and playable actions.
Sudden Theatre!
Author: Rick DesRochers
Publisher: Baker's Plays
ISBN: 9780874400144
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher: Baker's Plays
ISBN: 9780874400144
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Winning Monologues in Today's World (and How to Prepare for Them)
Author: Glenn Alterman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781575259468
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Alterman has created a great collection of monologues for men and women, ranging in tone from dramatic to comedic to serio-comedic, covering topical subjects and introducing suggestions for choosing and presenting the right one for audition. The pieces are all developed after workshops with several theatre companies and playwrighting groups. These monologues are passionate, colorful, original.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781575259468
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Alterman has created a great collection of monologues for men and women, ranging in tone from dramatic to comedic to serio-comedic, covering topical subjects and introducing suggestions for choosing and presenting the right one for audition. The pieces are all developed after workshops with several theatre companies and playwrighting groups. These monologues are passionate, colorful, original.
Best Contemporary Monologues for Men 18-35
Author: Lawrence Harbison
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495013588
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
(Applause Acting Series). Lawrence Harbison has selected 100 terrific monologues for men from contemporary plays, all by characters between the ages of 18 and 35 perfect for auditions or class. There are comic monologues (laughs) and dramatic monologues (no laughs). Most have a compelling present-tense action for actors to perform. A few are story monologues and they're great stories. Actors will find pieces by star playwrights such as Don Nigro, Itamar Moses, Stephen Adly Guirgis, and Terence McNally; by exciting up-and-comers such as Nicole Pandolfo, Peter Sinn Nachtrieb, Crystal Skillman, Greg Kalleres, Reina Hardy, and J. Thalia Cunningham; and information on getting the complete text of each play. This is a must-have resource in the arsenal of every aspiring actor hoping to knock 'em dead with his contemporary piece after bowling over teachers and casting directors alike with a classical excerpt.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1495013588
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
(Applause Acting Series). Lawrence Harbison has selected 100 terrific monologues for men from contemporary plays, all by characters between the ages of 18 and 35 perfect for auditions or class. There are comic monologues (laughs) and dramatic monologues (no laughs). Most have a compelling present-tense action for actors to perform. A few are story monologues and they're great stories. Actors will find pieces by star playwrights such as Don Nigro, Itamar Moses, Stephen Adly Guirgis, and Terence McNally; by exciting up-and-comers such as Nicole Pandolfo, Peter Sinn Nachtrieb, Crystal Skillman, Greg Kalleres, Reina Hardy, and J. Thalia Cunningham; and information on getting the complete text of each play. This is a must-have resource in the arsenal of every aspiring actor hoping to knock 'em dead with his contemporary piece after bowling over teachers and casting directors alike with a classical excerpt.
"Hear Me Out"
Author: Jamantha Watson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780757583469
Category : Monologues
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780757583469
Category : Monologues
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors 2: 54 High-Quality Monologues for Kids & Teens
Author: Douglas M. Parker
Publisher: Contemporary Monologues for Yo
ISBN: 9781734001402
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors 2 presents 54 original monologues created specifically for actors and acting students aged 7-15, and for the teachers, directors and acting coaches who work with them. Written by award-winning New York City playwright Douglas M. Parker, author of the best-selling books Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors, Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors, and Contemporary Scenes for Young Actors, these refreshing monologues give younger actors the opportunity to have fun while exploring and expanding their acting skills.Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors 2 offers: * 54 monologues with a wide variety of age-appropriate characters, emotions and situations * Performance pieces ranging from comedic to quirky to heartfelt * Contemporary language and situations that young performers will find easy to relate to * Gender neutral writing, so every monologue can be performed by any actor * A selection broad enough to ensure that both slightly younger actors and slightly older actors will find monologues that appeal to them * Pieces suitable for auditions, performance, or classroom use
Publisher: Contemporary Monologues for Yo
ISBN: 9781734001402
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors 2 presents 54 original monologues created specifically for actors and acting students aged 7-15, and for the teachers, directors and acting coaches who work with them. Written by award-winning New York City playwright Douglas M. Parker, author of the best-selling books Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors, Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors, and Contemporary Scenes for Young Actors, these refreshing monologues give younger actors the opportunity to have fun while exploring and expanding their acting skills.Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors 2 offers: * 54 monologues with a wide variety of age-appropriate characters, emotions and situations * Performance pieces ranging from comedic to quirky to heartfelt * Contemporary language and situations that young performers will find easy to relate to * Gender neutral writing, so every monologue can be performed by any actor * A selection broad enough to ensure that both slightly younger actors and slightly older actors will find monologues that appeal to them * Pieces suitable for auditions, performance, or classroom use