Classical Audition Speeches for Men (Stage and Costume) - Softcover

Marlow, Jean

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0713642483 ISBN 13: 9780713642483

Publisher: Methuen Drama, 1996

Synopsis

A collection of classical audition speeches selected from plays spanning the following periods; Elizabethan-Jacobean, Restoration, eighteenth century and late nineteenth to early twentieth century. For each speech a brief synopsis of the scene is outlined and the age and accent of the character listed. An introductory section includes advice from teachers, casting agents and directors on what they look for during an audition.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

This collection of fifty classical speeches, many presented as audition pieces for the first time, will be invaluable both to students applying for entrance to drama school and to actors auditioning for classical roles. The speeches are selected from plays of several periods: Elizabethan-Jacobean, Restoration, eighteenth century, and late nineteenth century to early twentieth century. There are speeches from Webster's The Duchess of Malfi, Jonson's Volpone, Marlowe's Dr Faustus, Congreve's The Way of the World, Sheridan's The Rivals and Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. The speeches are reproduced from plays in the respected New Mermaid series which have comprehensive introductions and detailed notes, invaluable for the well-prepared audition piece.

About the Author:

JEAN MARLOW has done a superb job of pulling together unusual monologues from plays well known and unfamiliar, modern and classical, from around the world, for many ethnic groups. Marlow has also included an introductory essay on how to prepare for and give your best performance at an audition. In addition, directors and casting directors give their advice on how to audition successfully.

About this edition

• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0713642483
• ISBN 13: 9780713642483
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 148