More Scenes and Monologs from the Best New Plays: An Anthology of New Dramatic Writing from Professionally-Produced Plays [Paperback]

Roger Ellis (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2007

This sequel edition contains new works from plays produced in the U.S. and Europe. It offers young actors a broad spectrum of challenges with contemporary styles and relevant topics in a variety of lengths. In addition to the scenes and monologues, the book includes nineteen useful exercises for strengthening acting skills. Many of the pieces require that performers dig deep into their imaginations to use their own emotional resources to create the many unique and fascinating characters included in the work. A short acting preface precedes each selection to help guide the actors' interpretations. It includes six sections such as: Scenes for Two Women, Scenes for Two Men, Scenes for One Man and One Woman, Monologues for Women, Monologues for Men and Additional Resources. It is recommended as a text or a supplemental resource for acting classes.

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From School Library Journal

Grade 9 Up—Ellis has done a terrific job of selecting interesting and relevant scenes from new, professionally produced plays. The selections range from under a minute to approximately 10 minutes long, making them appropriate for competition or in the classroom. Teachers will appreciate the fairly comprehensive section of tips for preparing selections for competition and exercises in both language use and physicality. Most of the characters range in age from middle teens to middle 20s. Students can choose from scenes for two women, scenes for two men, scenes for a man and woman, or monologs that don't specify gender. There is a good mix of comic, seriocomic, and serious pieces. Prior to each selection, Ellis gives suggestions for characterization and staging, and even offers ideas for students to explore while preparing the piece for performance. High school students and teachers will be pleased with the breadth and depth of the character selections and genres represented.—Terrilyn Fleming, Colby Public Schools, KS
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About the Author

Roger Ellis is a Meriwether Publishing author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 233 pages
• Publisher: Meriwether Publishing (April 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566081424
• ISBN-13: 978-1566081429
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #867,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Scenes designed in a range of short lengths, June 8, 2007

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This review is from: More Scenes and Monologs from the Best New Plays: An Anthology of New Dramatic Writing from Professionally-Produced Plays (Paperback)

Scenes designed in a range of short lengths - under 10 minutes each - include scenes for two women, two men, and combinations - and for all age ranges. This places More Scenes and Monologs from the Best New Plays above the usual student drama oriented collection or title, reaching into adult circles and any actor who wants monologs and short scenes to practice. Notes precede each section and set the scene.