The Best Women's Monologues from New Plays, 2020
Title | The Best Women's Monologues from New Plays, 2020 PDF eBook |
Author | Lawrence Harbison |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | 177 |
Release | 2021-05-01 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1493053264 |
Renowned editor Lawrence Harbison brings together approximately one hundred never-before-published women’s monologues for actors to use for auditions and in class, all from recently produced plays. The selections include monologues from plays by both well-known playwrights such as Don Nigro, Saviana Stanescu, and Len Jenkin and future stars such as Lia Romeo, Steven Hayet, Lori Fischer, Will Arbery, and Carey Crim. There are terrific comic and dramatic pieces, and all represent the best of contemporary playwriting. This collection is an invaluable resource for aspiring actors hoping to ace their auditions and impress directors and teachers with contemporary pieces.
One on One
Title | One on One PDF eBook |
Author | Joyce Henry |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | 310 |
Release | 2008-10-01 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1476849536 |
original paperback
Best Contemporary Monologues for Men 18-35
Title | Best Contemporary Monologues for Men 18-35 PDF eBook |
Author | Lawrence Harbison |
Publisher | Hal Leonard Corporation |
Total Pages | 170 |
Release | 2014-11-01 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1495013588 |
(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.
American Theatre Book of Monologues for Women
Title | American Theatre Book of Monologues for Women PDF eBook |
Author | Stephanie Coen |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 184 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Drama |
ISBN |
Audition monologues selected from plays first published in American theatre magazine since 1985.
The Actor's Book of Contemporary Stage Monologues
Title | The Actor's Book of Contemporary Stage Monologues PDF eBook |
Author | Nina Shengold |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 385 |
Release | 1987-11-01 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 0140096493 |
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
The Best Men's Monologues from New Plays, 2019
Title | The Best Men's Monologues from New Plays, 2019 PDF eBook |
Author | Lawrence Harbison |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | 185 |
Release | 2019-11-14 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1493053302 |
Renowned editor Larwrence Harbison brings together approximately one hundred never-before-published men’s monologues for actors to use for auditions and in class, all from recently produced plays. The selections include monologues from plays by both well-known playwrights and future stars, including Jonathan Yukitch, Don Nigro, Lloyd Su, Daniel Damiano, Molly Goforth, Carlyle Brown, Seth Svi Rosenfeld, Brian Dykstra, Steven Hayet, David MacGregor, and Nat Cassidy. There are terrific comic pieces (laughs) and terrific dramatic pieces (no laughs), and all represent the best of contemporary playwriting. This collection is an invaluable resource for aspiring actors hoping to ace their auditions and impress directors and teachers with contemporary pieces.
Contemporary American Monologues for Women
Title | Contemporary American Monologues for Women PDF eBook |
Author | Todd London |
Publisher | Theatre Communications Group |
Total Pages | 177 |
Release | 2012-10-25 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 1559367636 |
Audition monologues from recent works by American playwrights.