Download or read book Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors 2 54 High Quality Monologues for Kids Teens written by Douglas M. Parker and published by Contemporary Monologues for Yo. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

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 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 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 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 Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors written by Douglas Parker and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By author of the best-sellingContemporary Monologues for Young Actors! Award-winning NYC playwright Douglas M. Parker has created a new volume of refreshing monologues that explores the fantastic side of a young person's imagination. From magical creatures, to time-travel, to life on Mars, Fantasy Monologues for Young Actors offers 52 comedic and heartfelt monologues that will tap into every inch of an actor's creativity. These monologues were created specifically for actors and acting students ages 7-14 and for the teachers, directors and acting coaches who work with them. These monologues feature: A broad range of unique circumstances and emotions: comedic, inspirational, heartfelt, pompous, lonely, curious, etc. Gender-neutral, so every monologue could be performed by a boy or a girl Emotional arcs and strong outcomes to challenge your actors and keep audiences engaged Modern day topics with contemporary language that really relate to kids today Perfect for auditions, as short performance pieces and for use in the classroom Here are two sample monologues from the book: PAIL OF WATER (Your character is either Jack or Jill from the well-known nursery rhyme.) You make one mistake and people never forget it. Seriously. I mean, yeah, Jack [or Jill] and me went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. And, yes, one of us fell down and broke his crown and yeah, yeah, the other one came tumbling after. And no - we did not bring back any water. We did not succeed in our mission. And, if I was to be totally honest, we also lost the bucket. But come on. It wasn't like we went up the hill to save the planet from an alien invasion. There wasn't a baby up there about to be eaten by a bear. It was water. We fell down. We didn't come back with a pail of water. Someone else got up out of their chair, got a bucket, climbed up the hill and fetched a pail of water. Big deal. Life will go on. And just to set the record straight, I am perfectly capable of fetching water. I personally have fetched hundreds of pails of water, both before that incident and after. So has Jack [or Jill]. It was one time. Sheesh. Maybe it's time we all moved on. ONE DAY The less there is of something, the more precious it is. Olive trees can live for two thousand years. Giant tortoises for a hundred and fifty. And us mayflies? Twenty-four hours. How amazing is that? A whole life in a single day. You're born at five in the morning, just as the sun starts to color the sky. You get one sunrise, but it's a moment that lasts almost forever, casting a golden light across your entire childhood. You leave home at six a.m., then spend hours just exploring the world. And you can fly! Think of it - unlimited freedom in a world where every moment is a day and every perfect minute lasts a month. Years of morning light and summer breezes in a single hour. By eight or nine, you've made friendships that will last a lifetime. A passing cloud changes the face of the world. And always, there's more to see, more to do, more to live as you fly high above the water. By three you've fallen in love, and by four you have a family. Soon the sun, which has been with you always, begins to set. That soft, half- forgotten golden light of your childhood returns. Your own children fly away and newer, smaller suns appear as the night surrounds you. And always, so much left to see. So much left to do. For the first time in your life, the air goes still. The moon rises and explodes with a cool, white light. And still, so many hours - so much life - is left. Who knows what strange, new things could happen next? With so much time. So much life. So many possibilities. All in a single day.

Download or read book Great Monologues for Young Actors Vol 2 eBook Biblioboard written by Craig Slaight and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 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.

Download or read book Scenes and Monologues for Young Actors written by Kent R. Brown and published by Dramatic Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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 Great Monologues for Young Actors written by Craig Slaight and published by Smith & Kraus. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 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 internationalfield, 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 anduseful exercise in solo work.Some of the writers included are:Edward AlbeeLee BlessingConstance Congdon Kia CorthronBob DylanHorton FooteTimothy MasonSharman MacdonaldLynn NottageAdam RappGeorge BernardShaw ShakespeareSam ShepardJohn M. SyngePRAISE FOR GREAT MONOLOGUES FOR YOUNG ACTORS VOL. I?Specifically designed for actors ages 14?22, both these books contain a wide variety of material that is great for auditions or practice . . .? KLIATT?. . . a terrific collection of 84 monologues for young actors.? DRAMATICSPRAISE FOR GREAT MONOLOGUES FOR YOUNG ACTORS VOL. II?Young actors are given a wide range of contexts, emotions, and situations from which to choose. English teachers, drama coaches and teachers need to include Volume II of this series in their collection.? KLIATT?These practical exercises will be useful in drama classes. . . . This book will interest teens eager to find new material for auditions.? SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

Download or read book Great Scenes and Monologues for Children written by Craig Slaight and published by Smith & Kraus. This book was released on 1993 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of monologues and scenes from familiar plays and books for young actors to perform.

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 Teens written by Mike Kimmel and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-25 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monologues for Teens is a collection of 60 original monologues on a wide variety of topics. They are designed to help teenage actors reach, stretch and stand out from the crowd. Each individual piece is gender-neutral and may be performed equally well by both male and female actors. These monologues are clean, thought-provoking, and designed to encourage positive attitudes and behaviors in our youth ¿ and audiences. They are appropriate for film, television, and theater training. Includes a foreword by Emmy Award winner Jean Carol, and a detailed introduction to monologue selection, preparation and performance by the author. Monologues for Teens also includes helpful, behind-the-scenes suggestions on actor training and audition psychology.

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 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 111 One minute Monologues active Voices written by Marco Ramirez and published by Smith & Kraus. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For auditions, class, or practice, this series of books delivers exactly what it promises: a whole lot of engaging one-minute monologues for teen characters." KLIATTThis latest edition in Smith and Kraus's best-selling Ultimate Audition Series for Teens captures the exciting, unique, and active voice of M. Ramirez.A casting director's number one gripe is usually that young actors don't choose age-appropriate material. Teens need to play teenagers.Ramirez's characters talk like teenagers do: girls and boys aged 13-19. These original monologues will wake up judges, teachers, and casting directors. They're active. They pop like nobody's business. They're funny and poignant. But, best of all, these are stories only teens could tell, stories that allow their ability to really shine through.Some scenarios included are:? caught throwing a party? telling ghost stories? newcomer in town? in love with the video store guy? home after curfew? first earthquake experience? great movie idea? first parental betrayal? too old for the treehouse? approached by a homeless person? dreamer? first time shavingM. RAMIREZ is a playwright from Miami, Florida. He holds a degree in Dramatic Writing from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, and he is currently working on another series of monologue books for Smith and Kraus. He's also working on a play about a giant.

Download or read book 102 Great Monologues written by Rebecca Young and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sequel collection of winning monologues in the style and format of "100 Great Monologs" by the sane author. Rebecca Young knows how teenagers think and act -- and what they like to talk about. These monologues and duologues may be used for auditions, class assignments or contest competitions. With such a wide variety of topics, there is a monologue to fit any student's personality. All of the monologues are non-theatrical in style -- they speak as teenagers live. Easy to stage.