Download or read book 101 Winning Monologues for Young Performers written by Mark Weston and published by Baker's Plays. This book was released on 2011 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acting teacher Mark Weston has written a companion to his most successful Winning Monologues from the Beginnings Workshop. After observing his acting students over many years struggling with books that offered speeches and recitations in lieu of monologues, Mr. Weston wrote his true and original monologues for young performers. He is pleased to acknowledge that many young performers have benefitted. For the first time, 101 short, precise and valuable acting hints are included, deriving from his successful acting career and including direct quotes from his acting teacher Lee Strasberg. These monologues can be a big help for young people beginning to study and audition for careers in theatre, film or TV.
Download or read book Magnificent Monologues for Kids written by Chambers Stevens and published by Sandcastle Publishing LLC. This book was released on 1999 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of short monologues for boys and girls deals with such topicsas pets, parents, friends, and school.
Download or read book 101 Monologues for Middle School Actors written by Rebecca Young and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This theatre book is a sequel collection of winning monologues in the style and format of "100 Great Monologs" by the same author. Rebecca Young knows how middle schoolers think and act -- and what they like to talk about! These monologues, duologues and triologues may be used for auditions, classroom assignments or discussion starters. With such a wide variety of topics there is a monologue to fit any student's personality or preference. Star quality every one!
Download or read book Great Monologues for Young Actors Vol 2 written by Craig Slaight and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As professional directors and teachers who work with young and adult actors at the Tony Award-Winning American Conservatory Theater, Slaight and Sharrar have years of experience helping actors uncover the dynamics of the monologue, as acting exercise and as audition material. Now in their impressive third volume of age-appropriate monologues, culled from plays by substantial playwrights from an international field, the editors have assembled an impressive collection to take the actor/director/teacher to new levels of sophistication and breadth. The volume's introduction is a concise guide to today's audition obstacles and how to overcome them. As in their other award-winning collections, Slaight and Sharrar have selected character speeches from the finest dramatic literature. In addition, they have included a special section on the use of the song lyric as an exciting and useful exercise in solo work. Some of the writers included are: Edward Albee, Lee Blessing, Constance Congdon, Kia Corthron, Bob Dylan, Horton Foote, Timothy Mason, Sharman Macdonald, Lynn Nottage, Adam Rapp, George Bernard, Shaw Shakespeare, Sam Shepard, John M. Synge
Download or read book Words on a Page written by Regina Moore and published by Moore Casting, LLC. This book was released on 2009-11-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eighty monologues have been designed and collected in this book that specifically contains relatable, current, and interesting content for younger actors. The monologues are written for performers between the ages of five and 18 and feature works of different lengths and subject matter for both males and females. Each monologue has been thoroughly tested by young actors and used for every type of audition from theater to film. Subtle emphasis and directions are marked to help bring each piece to life, but enough room is left for actors to visualize the scene for themselves and personalize it.
Download or read book Winning Monologs for Young Actors written by Peg Kehret and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 1986 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For speech contests, acting exercises, auditions, or audience entertainment.
Download or read book My Second Monologue Book written by Kristen Dabrowski and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents over a hundred monologues focusing on ordinary and famous people designed for use by children who are just starting with acting.
Download or read book Encore written by Peg Kehret and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 1988 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes 63 monologues written expressly for teenagers to use for classroom exercises, speech contests, play try outs, or as discussion starters.
Download or read book Encore written by Peg Kehret and published by Paw Prints. This book was released on 2008-07-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of monologs for use in Jr. high & high school drama classes.
Download or read book My First Monologue Book written by Kristen Dabrowski and published by Smith & Kraus. This book was released on 2006 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This groundbreaking new series is for truly young actors- monologues, scenes, and technique book for the elementary school set. Each book builds on the one before it, so skills grow as students grow. Often, young children are given work written for older actors that is difficult for them to understand and retain. This material is comprehensible, relatable, and fun. For all the young characters and performers, there is finally a book for you!And within this series, an exciting collection that breaks down barriers: Square pegs don?t fit into round holes. It''s that simple.Specifically for young actors of Hispanic descent, M. Ramirez has written a group of books for second, third, fourth generation immigrant kids who don''t often feel included in a lot of the literature they?re surrounded with. References to abuelos, abuelas, and other cultural specifics help make these performance pieces a little more accessible to kids who might or might not be speaking English as a second language. all with a specific flavor that will help young actors find their voices and stretch themselves, performing pieces that speak not only about them, but directly to them.Because of the Latino flavor incorporated into this material, these kids can focus on what they are meant to focus on performing without any cultural barriers.KIDS: These books tell you about how to act and give you some excellent characters to play! There are also many, many games and activities. (P.S. They may also make you the smartest kid you know!)TEACHERS: This series provides ample material for classroom use. In addition, the Teacher''s Guide will give tips and ideas to use in classrooms.PARENTS: If you''ve got a natural performer in the house, this book provides some simple pieces for auditioning, horsing around, or performing in the living room. These books are both fun and educational.AGENTS/MANAGERS: These monologues are immediate and active, with different emotions and levels within each monologue. Great for auditions.Everyday life was never so nutty! Inside you''ll find imaginative "what if" pieces for would-be princesses, cowboys, robots, and superheroes as well as real-life issues like unfair bedtimes, making new friends, and the horrible taste of broccoli. At this stage in life there are lots of firsts, too, like going to a new school and losing your teeth, so there are plenty of topics for children to connect with. "short, accessible selections on common topics such as games, families, food, friends, school, and wishes. The true-to-life experiences and emotions are delivered in a child''s voice and run the gamut from funny to serious. . . . The book has several classroom applications, including public speaking, memorization, journal writing, and storytelling. While there are other monologue titles for elementary children . . . the selections in My First Monologue Book are much shorter and easier to memorize or analyze."SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALKRISTEN DABROWSKI is a writer, actress, teacher, and director residing in New York City. Kristen has written eighteen books so far for Smith and Kraus, including The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens 3, 11, and 12; the 10+ series of short plays, scenes and monologues (6 volumes); the Teens Speak series (4 volumes), 20 Ten-Minute Plays for Teens 1; and The Ultimate Monologue Book for Middle School Actors 1 and 4. Additionally, she is author of Clown: A Love Story, a full-length play for 5 actors. Kristen is a member of Actors Equity and The Dramatists Guild.M. RAMIREZ is a Miami native and a graduate of NYU?s Dramatic Writing program. His monologues and scenes for young actors have won Critic?s Choice Awards at Thespian Society Competitions at District, State, and National Levels. He is a two-time winner of the Latino Playwriting Award from the Kennedy Center''s American College Theatre Festival. His plays have been produced at Fringe NYC, the Mad Cat Theatre Company, City Theatre''s Summer Shorts, and Actors Theatre of Louisville.
Download or read book Monologues for Kids written by Ruth Mae Roddy and published by . This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of short monologues about experiences and feelings familiar to young girls and boys.
Download or read book Winning Monologs For Young Actors written by Peg Kehret and published by . This book was released on 1990-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of sixty-five monologues providing young performers with a variety of audition pieces reflecting situations both serious and comic.
Download or read book Magnificent Monologues for Teens written by Chambers Stevens and published by Sandcastle Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides 11-17 year-olds with comedic and dramatic monologues, all 100% teen tested, all age approprite, written by today's top teen's acting coach in Hollywood.
Download or read book Monologues for Young Actors written by Lorraine Cohen and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1994-08 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In professional and student theater alike, a good monlogue can often mean the difference between a "Thank you . . . Next!" and a call-back. But sometimes it's hard for an aspiring actor to find the absolutely right audition piece that suits his or her personal style, type or age group. Monologues For Young Actors is a unique and invaluable collection of dramatic speeches from some of the world's greatest plays -- chosen specifically for actors in their teens and early twenties. Whether you're looking for something comedic or tragic, contemporary or classic, unorthodox or naturalistic, this superb compilation has the monologue you need -- an indispensible tool to help you hone you craft . . . and land that role.
Download or read book Audition Arsenal for Women in Their 20s written by Janet B. Milstein and published by Smith & Kraus. This book was released on 2005 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Are you tired of buying monologue books only to discard half of the pieces because they are outside of your age range? Not anymore. The first four books in this series are for: women in their 20s, men in their 20s, women in their 30s, and men in their 30s. That means 101 monologues per book, 2 minutes and under, that are all usable by you."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Beckwourth written by Mark Weston and published by Baker's Plays. This book was released on 2006 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beckwourth: The Later Yearsby Mark Weston
Download or read book Teens Have Feelings Too written by Deborah Karczewski and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of original monologues for young people from 11--15 years of age. Each monologue runs from 1--3 minutes in length and is perfect for acting exercises or audition pieces.
