Neil Simon Monologues: Speeches from the Works of America's Foremost Playwright (Paperback)

~ (Author), Roger Karshner (Editor)

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Product Description

This is the first authorized collection of monologues from Mr. Simon's plays and the most significant contribution to the drama genre in the past twenty-five years. As a scene-study book it is invaluable to actors at all levels. This definitive publication contains speeches for men and women from "Come Blow Your Horn" through "Jake's Women." Each play is comprehensively synopsized, and an in-depth exposition establishing setting and intent precedes each speech. With an introduction by Jack Lemmon.

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Neil Simon is not only America's foremost playwright, he is also the most produced playwright since Shakespeare. He holds the distinction of being the only playwright in history to have four plays running simultaneously on Broadway. Mr. Karshner is a published playwright. His plays enjoy widespread productions throughout the United States and Canada. His play "The Dream Crust" was selected by Burns Mantle as one American's best.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: Dramaline Publications; Acting Ed edition (April 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 094066934X
• ISBN-13: 978-0940669345
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #159,815 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Monologues For Everyone, June 4, 2000

By A Customer

This book is an amazing collection of monologues, for every type of reader. I personally used it for an audition and it went great. This book has every type of monologues from sad to hilarious. Get this book if you are an actor, director, writer, or just a reader.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great source!, September 10, 2005

By	H. Freitag (Deer Park, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been involved in the theatre for years and have recently purchased many books containing monologues and scenes for teaching purposes. This is by far the best of all the purchases I have made. This book is wonderful!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource, November 22, 2007

By	JS - See all my reviews

This is a book that should be on every shelf of every theatre rat that needs to do monologue auditions!