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

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Product Description
The 100 monologues in this superb collection have all been created specifically for this edition--and have all been tested in a simulated audition/workshop setting by professional actors with input from directors, casting directors and dramaturgs. Original.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Signet (May 2, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451626885
• ISBN-13: 978-0451626882
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #748,448 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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68 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A bit eccentric, but good nonetheless, December 2, 1999

By A Customer

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.

29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CAN'T GO WRONG HERE, July 2, 1997

By A Customer

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!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not if you want to get that part!, August 31, 2001

By	MARA MCKANN "Ms. Mara" (Nampa, ID United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.