The Methuen Book of Contemporary Monologues for Men (Audition Speeches)

ISBN: 0413772926

Author: Salt, Chrys

Condition: New

This book of contemporary monologues for women includes pieces from the best of the last three decades of contemporary playwriting, from Howard Brenton and Bryony Lavery to Charlotte Jones and Mark Ravenhill. Including extracts from plays by award-winning British playwrights, there are pieces both serious and comic providing the actor with all the challenges of performing contemporary plays. The book is an invaluable resource for auditions, acting class, competitions and rehearsals. A fuller appreciation of each monologue is provided by Chrys Salts invaluable commentaries, giving clues as to possible direction and setting each piece in the context of the play as a whole.Praise for Chrys Salts Make Acting Work: "A really useful book for every actor to own" Prunella Scales; "This book should be part of every resourceful actors armoury" Annette Badland