Fifty fabulous, fresh, new classical monologues for men await you within these pages. Everyone from the ancient Greeks to novelists of the 19th century is represented. They are not translated; they are adapted to the actor's needs and accessible to modern audiences. There are 25 dramatic and 25 comic-the largest collection of comic classical monologues on the market. The book is divided into 4 sections: Young Women's Dramatic, Mature Women's Dramatic, Young Women's Comedic and Mature Women's Com

Offers over forty-five monologues for men drawn from classical plays throughout the ages and ranging across all of Western theater.

"Classical Monologues for Women" contains monologues from English plays from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, and American plays of the 18th century.

Intended for students and children taking part in speech and drama competitions and exams, this book contains a range of audition speeches. It includes female, male and unisex speeches selected from both plays and children's books. Where relevant the author has indicated how a speech could be shortened for younger children. There is also an introductory section with contributions from Alan Ayckbourn, Carol Schroder (teacher and examiner for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art), Richard Carpenter (TV writer) and Ed Wilson (Director of the National Youth Theatre) and senior casting directors for the RSC, TV and film. This edition has been freshly revised to include 10 new speeches from well known recent productions as well as children's books including Harry Potter. 'A superb compilation' Amateur Stage

First Published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Selection of speeches drawn from landmark plays stretching from classical theatre through to the nineteenth century.

These monologues represent the great female characters of all time in one volume! The author addresses what an actress needs in order to create an audition piece that is alive with today's concerns and emotions, not just a museum piece. The monologues are enhanced with new, vivid translations and give historical background of women from each period. Includes pieces from the Greeks, Jacobeans, Elizabethans (excluding Shakespeare), the Renaissance, Restoration, and 18th century drama.--Publisher website.