Audition Monologs for Student Actors: Selections from Contemporary Plays (Paperback)

~ Roger Ellis (Editor)

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Product Description

The monologs in this collection were specifically chosen for actors 15-25 years of age. The dramatic situations and themes will resonate with this age group, for they address the major trends and conflicts of today through revealing glimpses of society. Particular emphasis was placed on gender and ethnic diversity. Included are many selections for women and minority actors. Plays with Hispanic, African-American and Asian backgrounds were selected to reflect the increasing cultural pluralism in schools and in society at large. The introduction features information on selecting and performing monologs, goals and obstacles, staging and more. Each monolog contains introductory notes describing the character and setting the context for the piece.

About the Author

Roger Ellis holds a Ph.D. in dramatic art from the University of California at Berkley. He is currently a theatre professor at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, where he initiated an ethnic theatre program. He has authored or edited eight books on theatre, plus numerous articles, essays and short stories.

Product Details

• Paperback: 137 pages
• Publisher: Meriwether Publishing; 1st edition (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156608055X
• ISBN-13: 978-1566080552
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #779,982 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A gem, October 4, 2002

By	"waitng2bdscvrd" (PA United States) - See all my reviews

I had less than a week and a half to find a monolog and was having no luck till i picked this up in the school library. Wow! what a great book! i found the trouble was to pick one! this is an incredible book and i recomend it to anyone. please note that thesemonologs are from plays, so if thats what the director wanted then this is a great book to pick from. I was hooked by the first 5!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good book, March 29, 2003

By A Customer

This book was very helpful. It has interesting monologues dealing with realistic problems. It helped me alot with my audition. i recomend it for young actors looking for a monolog.

3.0 out of 5 stars my rating is 3.5 out of 5, May 17, 2009

By	Anthony F. Moux - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Audition Monologs for Student Actors: Selections from Contemporary Plays (Library Binding)

This book is useful for Hollywood actors but for those in the theater industry, its a toughy due to the fact that casting directors or collegiate judges want monologues from established plays and most of the monologues come from Shakespearean events, which is basically events where playwrights hope to get there name out.... basically, the plays aren't established. So if you audition for local theater or indie stuff, hollywood area productions.... great, but for NYC auditions, stick with something else,