Extreme Exposure: An Anthology of Solo Performance Texts from the Twentieth Century (Paperback)

~ Jo Bonney (Editor) "Upon seeing Beatrice Herford for the first time, one of the immediate responses of critics and audiences was the recognition of her originality..." (more)
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Performance art can be traced back to the tradition of the "Griot" (African oral historian), Greek monologists, and medieval traveling minstrels. Solo performers all have a story to tell and in so doing speak directly to each member of their audiences. Each artist in this anthology adds a fresh voice to the genre. Readers are introduced to monologs and performance pieces that come from a variety of artists, such as Beatrice Herford and Ruth Draper, who delighted audiences during the first 50 years of the century, on to "Moms" Mabley, Lord Buckley, Lily Tomlin, Lenny Bruce, Whoopi Goldberg, Tim Miller, and many other contemporaries. Each artist is introduced by someone familiar with their work. There are photos of each performer along with brief biographies and bibliographies. This excellent companion to Glenn Alterman's Creating Your Own Monologue (LJ 2/15/00) is highly recommended for theater arts collections in public and university libraries.
-Howard E. Miller, Rosary H.S., St. Louis
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Product Description

"Telling Tales" presents extensive excerpts from the works of more than 50 solo writer/performers, as well as prefatory material that situates their efforts in historical context.

Product Details

• Paperback: 450 pages
• Publisher: Theatre Communications Group; 1st edition (February 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559361557
• ISBN-13: 978-1559361552
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #202,087 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Anthology, April 26, 2000

By	Ryan Smith (Lubbock, Texas) - See all my reviews

Extreme Exposure is AWESOME. It is (to say the least) a great sample of solo performance. These one man shows are both funny and touching. You'll be glad you checked it out! Ryan Smith TTU

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic for the actor and casual reader, June 5, 2002

By	A. Moon (West Hollywood) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a fantastic compliation of some of the most innovative and passionate solo performances in recent history. For actors, artists, and writers, it is endlessly inspiring. For the casual reader, it provides an accessible means of understanding performance art and appreciating the form as art. Highly recommended.
And, remember, read these out loud!

5.0 out of 5 stars One Man Shows, October 9, 2008

By	J. Beerman "Comedy Queen" (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In my undergraduate studies, our final project was to produce a One Man Show of our own. I used this book to format my own. It has so many examples, all different. I highly recommend this for all acting students as there are many untapped monologues in here!!!