Download or read book Theatrical Monologues for Audition Classroom and Stage written by Mark W Sasse and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quirky comedy. Poignant drama. Monologues for everyone from award-winning playwright Mark W. Sasse. This collection of more than fifty short monologues are perfect for teens and adults alike. Most of these are culled from Sasse's myriad, stage-tested plays - both short-form and full-length but also includes monologues written specifically for this collection. No strong language! Only strong stories! From light-hearted romps about teen love and school trials to hard-hitting themes like inner city violence, bullying, regret, and relationships, Theatrical Monologues will give you plenty of options to choose. Do you need a unique monologue for an audition? A fun monologue for a school project? An original monologue for a stage production? Theatrical Monologues delivers all of them plus more. Bonus material includes three solo-acts for female performers. Other Works by Mark W Sasse THE SHORT PLAY COLLECTION Vol. 1: Theatrical Duets for Stage, Competition, or Classroom Vol. 2: Tales of Wonder: Sacred & Secular Christmas Plays Vol. 3: Dear High School Vol. 4: Tales of Redemption: Christian Drama for Stage, School, or Church Vol. 5: Theatrical Monologues for Audition, Classroom, and Stage NOVELS A Diamond for Her: Myths and Tales of the Winasook Iron Horses (2021) Moses the Singer (2020) A Parting in the Sky (2019) (Forgotten Child Book 3) The African Connection (2018) (Forgotten Child Book 2) A Man Too Old for a Place Too Far (2017) (Forgotten Child Book 1) Which Half David (2016) A Love Story for a Nation (2015) The Reach of the Banyan Tree (2014) The Recluse Storyteller (2013) Beauty Rising (2012)
Download or read book The Big Book of Moliere Monologues written by Timothy Mooney and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Big Book of Molière Monologues brings you over 160 New Molière Monologues! Classical Monologues they haven't seen before! You get winning insight into seventeen Molière plays, and an understanding of the funniest playwright who ever walked the boards! With precise stylistic/acting advice from adaptor and master actor, Timothy Mooney, you can showcase your classical abilities a their very best!"--Cover
Download or read book Audition Monologues for Young Men Selections from Contemporary Works written by Gerald Lee Ratliff and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This compelling collection of 70 monologues for young men between 15 to 30 years old includes a complete chapter that details how to choose a monologue, develop the character, and audition with confidence. With a variety of contemporary sources including both published plays and original works, this book provides selections that will help capture the minds and hearts of directors. Each monologue is prefaced by a description of the character and his emotional context, as well as hints on how to effectively portray the mood of the piece. The characters are diverse in age, background, ethnicity, and social status. The book is organized into unique categories based on the mood of the monologues: A Lighter Touch, Guilt and Regret, Tragedy and Trauma, Hope and Gratitude, Outsiders, Birds of a Feather, and Literary and Period. With excerpts of various lengths that are ideal for auditions, contests, workshops, and acting classes, this anthology belongs in every school and theatre library.
Download or read book The Theatre Audition Book written by Gerald Lee Ratliff and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive book of monologues ever. With 127 audition pieces, this handbook has a monologue for almost any audition situation. It's important that the actor be inventive and imaginative in performing a monologue. This book shows students how to investigate dramatic and theatrical elements.
Download or read book The Audition Monologues with Direction written by Jon Jory and published by Stage Partners. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conquer the audition! This truly unique collection of 52 original monologues with accompanying direction is the perfect tool for the aspiring student actor or drama classroom. Master director Jon Jory has crafted these gender-neutral pieces exploring heartache, hilarity, and everything in between. Student actors and theater teachers rejoice! Bonus material includes 10 Shakespeare monologue selections with advice and tips for tackling the Bard. Drama & Comedy Monologues. 1-2 minutes 52 original, gender-neutral pieces, 10 Shakespeare selections
Download or read book American Theatre Book of Monologues for Women written by Stephanie Coen and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audition monologues selected from plays first published in American theatre magazine since 1985.
Download or read book Audition Monologues for Young Women 2 written by Gerald Lee Ratliff and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of the world's best monologues for women actors featuring well-known playwrights and emerging new writers.
Download or read book American Theatre Book of Monologues for Men written by Stephanie Coen and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audition monologues selected from plays first published in American theatre magazine since 1985.
Download or read book In Performance written by JV Mercanti and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Applause Acting Series). In this thoughtfully curated collection, actors preparing for an audition or searching for quality scenes to hone their chops will find a wealth of contemporary material from American and British plays. Almost all of the works are from the year 2000 to the recent 2014 Broadway production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time , chosen from the point of view of a professional acting teacher, director, and casting director. Along with covering the basics of how to match the best monologue to the actor and how to approach the rehearsal and performance of a piece, the book provides a synopsis of the plays, character descriptions, and lists of questions specific to each monologue that will direct the actor toward shaping a complex, honest, and thoughtful performance with a strong emotional connection, a clear arc, and playable actions. There is also a brief lesson on appropriate rehearsal behavior and preparation.
Download or read book New Monologues for Mature Actors written by and published by Dramatic Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This first-of-its-kind anthology of comic and serious monologues is specially tailored for actors age 55 and older. Leading American playwrights have penned characters who are fresh and reflective of older adults in the modern world. A convenient source book of monologues ideally suited for auditions or acting classes. The book also contains suggestions and exercises to use when preparing for an audition, plus listings of previously published and produced classical, comic and serious monologues for mature actors and actresses." -- p. [4] of cover.
Download or read book Hear Me Now Volume Two written by Titilola Dawudu and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-08-25 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hear Me Now, Volume Two is a unique collection of over 80 original audition monologues, expressly created by a range of writers including Vera Chok, Josh-Susan Enright and Bea Webster, brought together by producer Titilola Dawudu and Tamasha Theatre Company. They are ideal for actors of colour searching for speeches for auditions or training, writers, teachers, and theatre-makers who are passionate about improving diversity. The volume is introduced by BAFTA-nominated actor Ashley Madekwe, and will also feature a section on Top Tips for auditioning from Tamasha and a host of actors, including Ted Lasso's Kevin 'KG' Garry and Cherrelle Skeete of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Following on from the successful first volume, and featuring a variety of themes, scenes and characters, Hear Me Now, Volume Two is an essential tool for actors of colour to showcase their range, and seeks to inspire, empower, and create a legacy for generations to come.
Download or read book Audition Monologues for Young Women written by Gerald Lee Ratliff and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of 72 monologues and eight duo scenes features fresh, imaginative character portraits for young women that capture vivid attitudes, images, and speeches of realistic characters drawn from real-life role models. These honest, truthful depictions of contemporary life focus attention on the social forces that help to shape a character's behavior or direct attention to actions and attitudes that reveal a character's point of view. The excerpts are grouped in chapters framed by themes, such as "Rage and Retribution," "Faith and Folly," and "Regret and Romance." A brief yet thorough background sketch provides a glimpse of the given circumstances and emotional or intellectual tenor for each monologue or duo scene, as well as performance hints. The selections encompass a range of literary styles and thematic storylines to challenge you in acting assignments, classroom discussions, or formal auditions.
Download or read book A Monologue is an Outrageous Situation written by Herb Parker and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-02-19 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Monologue is an Outrageous Situation! How to Survive the 60-Second Audition explains how to successfully tackle the "cattle call" acting audition with a sixty-second monologue. Through Q&As, tips, director’s notes, and a glossary full of outrageous actions meant to inspire the actor into truly connecting with the piece, this book shows actors where and how to find a monologue, edit it, and give the best audition possible.
Download or read book 50 50 Monologues for Student Actors written by Mary Depner and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of monologues with different situations, styles, and voices with enough variety to challenge any skill level.
Download or read book New Monologues for Reader s Theatre written by Steven Porter and published by Players Press. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of theatrical monologues for young people, adults, and senior citizens, for use in the classroom, in auditions, or for performance.
Download or read book Short Monologues for Acting Classes written by Frank Catalano and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great choice for both professional actors and performing arts students who have been assigned a monologue in an acting class. You will learn how to select a monologue that is right for you and get valuable tips for presentation and how to present your choice within an acting class. Contains 80 original short monologues for presentation and practice.
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.
