Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors: 54 High-Quality Monologues for Kids & Teens

ISBN: 1500716073

Author: Parker, Douglas M.

Condition: New

Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors features 54 original monologues created specifically for actors and acting students ages 7-14 and for the teachers, directors and acting coaches who work with them.These refreshing monologues encompass a broad range of circumstances and emotions perfect for young actors seeking new material to explore - some of which will appeal to slightly younger actors and others of which will excite slightly older actors.Here are some of the features of this book: A broad range of circumstances and emotions, from comedic to heartfelt to quirky Emotional arcs and strong endings to challenge actors and keep audiences engaged Modern day topics with contemporary language Convenient organization from younger to older as the book progresses Ideal for auditions, as short performance pieces or for use in the classroomThis resource was created by Beat by Beat Press, the same award-winning publisher of Teaching Drama: The Essential Handbook, a #1 best-seller on Amazon which has sold over 35,000 copies and has been translated into 5 languages.PLEASE NOTE: This is the only official volume of this title that has been tested and proven in thousands of classrooms around the world. Please check for the Beat by Beat logo before purchasing any similar products online to assure you're receiving the highest quality of material for young actors.Below are sample monologues from the book:SHARINGSome people think I dont like sharing, but that isnt true at all. I love sharing. I mean, whats not to love about being able to go up to someone and say, Hey, can I have some of that candy? And then they give you some! Or, Can I ride your bike for a while? And then you get to ride their bike! Sharing is awesome. Sometimes you have to be careful, though. Like if someone comes up to me and says, Can I have one of your cookies? Well, if I gave them a cookie, then I might not have any cookies left to share with other people and that would be, like, the opposite of sharing. So I have to say no. Because sharing is really important.SCOUTBefore we moved here, we had this big dog named Scout. Mom always said he was a total mutt, but I think he was also part collie. And maybe part golden retriever. But he was definitely at least half mutt. Scout was supposed to be the whole familys dog, but he was really mine. I mean, after school, it was me he would be waiting for. And when anyone threw his ball, Im the one he always brought it back to. And at night, it was always my bed he slept in. But before we moved here, my Mom found out we werent allowed to have any pets, so we had to give him away to my cousins. I dont really talk about it, but sometimes I dream about Scout. Hes got his ball in his mouth and hes looking for me. And Im saying, Here, Scout. Im right here. But he doesnt hear me, and he cant see me, and Im saying, Im right here. Scout. Im right here. And then, I dont know, I guess I wake up . . . I dont know if Scout dreams about me.