The Actor's Book of Classical Monologues

Download or read book The Actor's Book of Classical Monologues written by Stefan Rudnicki and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1988-10-06 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A challenging, wide-ranging collection of monologues from history’s greatest dramatic works From the stately and poetic Greek tragedies to the lively, bawdy Restoration comedies, the classical repertoire is a treasure trove of often-overlooked materials for male and female, young and old. The solo pieces collected here vary widely in mood, style, and level of challenge; they include a generous supply of Shakespeare and his contemporaries; and they’re fleshed out with brief plot synopses and valuable historical material. Stefan Rudnicki, an accomplished actor, director, and teacher, also provides practical tips on preparing each scene for audition or performance. Among the playwrights whose works are included are: Aeschylus Sophocles Euridipes Aristophanes Shakespeare Tourneur Kyd Middleton Jonson Sheridan Dryden Congreve …and many others.