2-Minute Monologs: Original Audition Scenes for Professional Actors (Paperback)

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Product Description

The search for professional audition length material never ends. Now, a new collection of character monologs from an established New York City playwright known for his uniquely original dramatic work. A winning stage audition depends on the material used as well as the actor's talent. The wide variety of characterizations in this book offer many choices for male and female actors seeking challenging new roles. They range from gritty, real life drama to comedy. Over forty monologs for auditions, contests and acting roles.

About the Author

Glenn Alterman is a well known New York City playwright. His plays include: Kiss Me When it's Over, God in Bed, and Heartstrings (book for the musical) that toured 30 cities with a cast including Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Reeve and Susan Sarandon. He has published several books of original monologs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 126 pages
• Publisher: Meriwether Publishing; 1st edition (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156608038X
• ISBN-13: 978-1566080385
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,081,642 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST of the AUDITION MONOLOGUE BOOKS!, March 26, 2000

By A Customer

I'd given up on finding ORIGINAL, EXCITING, audition monologues. Glenn Alterman's new book unquestionably has the BEST audition monologues. I'm a big fan of his work. I think all actors should get this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad, August 16, 2001

By A Customer

This book really helped me with all of my auditions.There is a wide variety of skits to choose from.Whether you want the audience to laugh or be moved, this book has the scenes to make that happen.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's In This Book!, June 27, 2005

By	actress from nyc - See all my reviews

After reading through dozens of monologue books I found Glenn Alterman's Two Minute Monologs. Believe me, it has more GREAT monologues than any other book out there! I found 11 monologues that I've started using with great results. This guy is a genuis. He really knows how to write material for actors. Do yourself a favor, get this book. I usually don't go this crazy over a book, but this one is really special.