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100 Monologues: An Audition Sourcebook from New Dramatists (Mentor)

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I have read this book and plan on using some of the monologues in some upcoming auditions I have. I was, however, disappointed in the fact that there were more for men than for women, so more than half of the book was useless to me. Be wary, some of the audition pieces are a bit eccentric and need to be edited for language (depending on the show), but for the most part I was quite pleased with what I read, and I recommend it for new actors and actresses.

An excellent sourcebook for actors searching for Monologues for auditions or performances. Sections for both male and female actors. Many of the monologues were written specifically for this book, so have not been widely performed. Background notes provided to set the scene and mood of the performance. A wide range of emotional content is also here. If you cannot find a good audition piece here, you probably won't find it!

The book, 100 Monologues, is etremely helpful when I had to choose a contemporary scene for my high school. It included a very funny scene about a man who had just finished eating a 72-ounce steak and other items of food. It is simply hilarious. It contains some very good character work and a variety of different roles to play. In the end, I would recomend this book to anyone who needs to find a solo scene.

If you are looking for an audition monologue, especially if you're a woman, keep looking. I've seen some lame monologue books, but I ended up using this one to light my living room fire. The supposed "comedic" monologues sometimes start off with promise, but then usually fly off to left field and always fall flat by the end. The "serious" ones don't really relate to the human experience as most of us know it, so if you use any Method acting at all, or want to move your auditors, forget it. There are decent monologue books out there. This isn't one of them.

I bought this book thinking I could use it later on. I am 15. I was wrong. This is a book entirly devoted to the feelings and actions of adults. It has nothing to do with someone younger than 21 or 22.

If you are a person who doesn't like language or to openly talk about your sexual life, then don't get it. If it doesn't bother you, then this is your book.

I can see how this book could land you a lead role. It does have some good monologues, but they aren't for everyone. Unless your trying to land the lead role as a 40 year old alcoholic with a bad sexual life, look for something else.

I was pleasantly suprised to find at least four monologues from various plays my acting coach had recommended all in one book! As a struggling actress it comes in handy to have such variety between the cover of one book! I definitely enjoyed the fact that these weren't just random monologues, but they were from contemporary plays and playwrights. That alone gave me the ability to explore avenues I'd never thought of taking when auditioning. I recommend the book for anyone who likes variety and strength in content.

I've seen this book of monolgues in many places, and one day decided to pick it up and see if it was any good. I was looking for two monologues to use for a college audition, and this book helped me as much as a cold. Though the monologues are decently written, and may be interesting, very few are actually useable. Not recommended for those seeking a collection of monologues to use for acting.

This item came fast, and was in better condition than I expected it to be. It was a great bargain.