Break the Rules and Get the Part: Thirty Monologues for Women (Applause Acting Series) - Softcover

Kellerman, Lira

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1495075419 ISBN 13: 9781495075414

Publisher: Applause, 2017

Synopsis

Not getting the part? Not getting callbacks? Are you angry and depressed at the results of applying archaic rules to superficial, low-stakes, pointless monologues because you know you re capable of so much more in a performance? Break the Rules and Get the Part: Thirty Monologues for Women not only teaches how and why to break the outdated rules you were taught, but unlike other story monologues, each one-minute monologue in this book is written with a clearly defined active and emotional arc in the present. Each comedic, serio-comedic, and dramatic monologue is followed by Helpful Direction: key points that highlight character objectives and intents, several ideas on which emotions to hit and how and where to hit them, and multiple comedic and dramatic suggestions that heighten an actor s individuality and personal essence. Written in the style and tone of a sometimes-potty-mouth but always-down-to-earth acting coach sharing her class secrets, this book is like having the writer and director rehearsing in person with you!

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About the Author

LIRA KELLERMAN (North Hollywood, CA) has over 14 years of professional experience in Los Angeles as an acting coach, casting director, and talent manager, and over 20 years as a professional actress. She was a columnist for Backstage, LA s premier acting publication, and her blog, The Struggling Actress, offers advice and instruction for new actors wanting to get into the entertainment business.

Edition details

• Publisher: Applause
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1495075419
• ISBN 13: 9781495075414
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104