Best Monologues from Best American Short Plays, Volume One
Best Monologues from Best American Short Plays, Volume One

Author: William W. Demastes

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2013-12-01

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 148038612X

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(Best American Short Plays). Best Monologues from Best American Short Plays, Volume One is a must for actors of all ages beginners as well as seasoned veterans and belongs in the libraries of all theater teachers looking for new and exciting material for their students. The monologues in this volume are excerpted from the outstanding series Best American Short Plays, an archive of works from many of the best playwrights active today, presenting taut, engaging single-character pieces that range from zany comedy to poignant tales of love and loss. Each monologue includes a short introduction and a reference identifying where to locate the entire play, should anyone choose to pursue production beyond the monologue. Long or short, serious or not, this collection is must-have material for anyone interested in acting. The monologues also succeed as excellent companions for the casual reader.

Best Monologues from The Best American Short Plays, Volume Three
Best Monologues from The Best American Short Plays, Volume Three

Author: William W. Demastes

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2015-04-01

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1495028887

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(Best American Short Plays). "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Really? Words can break spirits, destroy confidence. They can also build hope and incite great acts of heroism. Playwrights know this, and so do theater audiences. Otherwise, why go? Words matter and carry clout every bit as dangerous as a hammer or crowbar. This, too, playwrights know. The monologues in this volume are full of such blows, striking at our imaginations and our memories, generating responses such as joyful laughter or chilling surprise. Others squeeze us into worlds we've never experienced, or perhaps experienced at the furthest edges of memory and recollection. Still others may help us alter the way we see certain things, people, or beliefs. Best Monologues from The Best American Short Plays, Volume Three is a collection of monologues drawn from the popular Best American Short Plays series, an archive of works from many of the best playwrights active today. Long or short, serious or not, excerpts or entireties, this collection abounds in speech acts that may trigger physical reactions and almost certainly will transform an attitude or two, drawing out lost memories, creating new ones, and definitely entertaining, engaging, amusing us all along the way.

Best Monologues from The Best American Short Plays, Volume Two
Best Monologues from The Best American Short Plays, Volume Two

Author: William W. Demastes

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2014-09-01

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1495009556

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(Best American Short Plays). This second volume of the best monologues from the Best American Short Plays series features a diverse selection drawn from the outstanding works from many of today's best American playwrights. In these monologues, the playwrights capture much of the flavors, feelings, and thoughts of American culture over the past several decades. The result is a collection of taught, engaging monologues offering fascinating perspectives. They are written with an eye toward the stage that makes them excellent source material for actors young and old alike. And they offer a freshness and directness that make them excellent companions for readers attracted to good, often quirky, and always engaging contemporary literature.

LGBTQ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny
LGBTQ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny

Author: Alisha Gaddis

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2016-08-01

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1495082830

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(Applause Acting Series). The first and only book of its kind, this cutting-edge and incredibly hysterical monologue book is specifically for actors auditioning for LGBTQ roles. LGBTQ Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny features works by LGBT writers and comics (and their allies) who have written and/or performed for Comedy Central, Backstage magazine, NBC, the Huffington Post , the Onion , Second City, E!, and many more. This collection is the go-to source for the comedic monologue needs of actors seeking LGBT material, as well as a paean to LGBT characters and artists.

Kids' Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny
Kids' Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny

Author: Alisha Gaddis

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1495063844

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This book is the answer to the comedic monologue needs of kid actors – and their parents – everywhere. Kids' Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny is specifically geared for children ages 5-12. Divided into boy, girl, and gender neutral categories, every piece is guaranteed to be clean, hilariously funny, easy to memorize, and a joy for young actors to perform. It features monologues by writers and comics who have written for or performed on Ellen, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central Stage, and many more.

Teen Girls' Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny
Teen Girls' Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny

Author: Alisha Gaddis

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-12-01

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 1495049655

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This cutting-edge, incredibly hysterical monologue book is specifically for teen girls who need the extra bang to land the perfect comedic role. Teen Girls' Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny features monologues by writers and comics who have written and/or performed for Comedy Central, Backstage magazine, NBC, Huffington Post, The Onion, Second City, E!, and many more. This book is the answer to the comedic monologue needs of teen girls everywhere!

Teen Boys' Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny
Teen Boys' Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny

Author: Alisha Gaddis

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2015-06-01

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 1495035409

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You wanna be funny for your audition? This book of monologues, written by people who are actually funny for a living, has your back. This incredibly hysterical, cutting-edge monologue book will give the teen actor the extra bang he needs to land the perfect comedic role! Teen Boys' Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny features monologues by writers and comics who have written for and/or performed on Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Last Comic Standing, E! Entertainment, Comedy Central Stage, and many, many more. This book is the answer to the comedic monologue needs of teen actors everywhere!

Men's Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny
Men's Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny

Author: Alisha Gaddis

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2015-06-01

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1495035379

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(Applause Acting Series). Never before has a monologue book been written completely by people who are actually funny for a living! This incredibly hysterical, cutting-edge collection of monologues will give an actor the extra bang he needs to land the perfect comedic role. Men's Comedic Monologues That Are Actually Funny features monologues by writers and comics who have written for and/or performed on Saturday Night Live , The Tonight Show , Last Comic Standing , E! Entertainment, Comedy Central Stage, and many, many more. This book is the answer to the comedic monologue needs of male actors everywhere!

In Performance
In Performance

Author: JV Mercanti

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2016-02-01

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1495063631

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(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.