The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens 2: 111 One-Minute Monologues (Young Actors Series) [Paperback]

L. E. McCullough (Author)

Book Description

Series: Young Actors Series | Publication Date: December 1, 2000

Inside this book are 111 teenagers, each one waiting to talk to you eager to let you know what's on their minds. Listen, and you'll definitely learn a few things about their world...and yours.

Expressly designed for honing the interpretive skills of actors ages 12-21, The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens 2: 111 One-Minute Monologues presents a wide range of situations, emotions, and characters expressing the drams, doubts, joys, and sorrows of modern adolescence. These are fresh, realistic, and powerful audition pieces guaranteed to make a memorable impression at casting calls.

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Of The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens Volume 2,
"This collection of monologues features relevant topics and issues that young people face, providing actors with a broad array of personalities to explore...A valuable resource for Teachers and Students alike." ----School Library Journal

Of The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens Volume 1,
"Young actors who have searched for audition material written in the voice of teenage characters will welcome this resource....young performers will find much in this diverse compendium of characters and settings to use immediately..." ----Booklist

Of The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens Volume 4,
"Any teen looking for audition material will love this book... Lamedman provides both boys and girls with monologues...that allow them to use their acting abilities to the fullest." ----School Library Journal

About the Author

L.E. McCULLOUGH, PH.D. is an educator, playwright, composer, and ethnomusicologist whose studies in music and folklore have spanned cultures throughout the world. He is the author of twenty books of plays, monologues, and scenes for Smith and Kraus.

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: Smith & Kraus Books for Kids (December 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575252376
• ISBN-13: 978-1575252377
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #290,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens 2: 111 One-Minute Monologues (Young Actors Series) (Paperback)

The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens 2: 111 One-Minute Monologues (Young Actors Series)I found that this book didn't have much in the way of variety. There were maybe 12 or so Teen Girl monologues, and about the same for boys. Then there was a much larger section for either one. I thought that some of the monologues placed in the general section should have been for boys. Also, I noticed that most monologues were either basically a white person, or a complete "gangsta". This was not very satisfying. Unless I was auditioning for a comedic role, I would never even consider trying to pull of such speech. Lots of the monologues were inappropriate for everyday use. Not necessarily something I could use at all auditions, especially for family shows. This was not the most wise purchase I have ever made and I'm glad I ordered a used version. I would have hated to waste more money than necessary on this item.