The Monologue Workshop: From Search to Discovery in Audition and Performance

Poggi, Jack

ISBN 10: 1557830312 / ISBN 13: 9781557830319

Published by Applause Theatre Book Publishers, New York, New York, U.S.A., 1990

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Monologue Workshop: From Search to ...

Publisher: Applause Theatre Book Publishers, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 1990

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Very Good-

Edition: Stated First Edition.

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Synopsis:

To those for whom the monologue has always been synonymous with terror The Monologue Workshop will prove an indispensable ally. Jack Poggi's new book answers the long-felt need among actors for top-notch guidance in finding rehearsing and performing monologues. For those who find themselves groping for a speech just hours before their big break this book is their guide to salvation.THThe Monologue Workshop supplies the tools to discover new pieces before they become over-familiar excavate older material that has been neglected and adapt material from non-dramatic sources (novels short stories letters diaries autobiographies even newspaper columns). There are also chapters on writing original monologues and creating solo performances in the style of Lily Tomlin and Eric Bogosian.THStep by step Poggi works with the actor in the rehearsal process combining improvisation and textual analysis in the acclaimed technique that he has developed over thirty years of teaching.THBesides the wealth of practical advice he offers Poggi transforms the monologue experience from a terrifying ordeal into an exhilarating solo opportunity. Jack Poggi as many working actors will attest is the actor's partner in a process they had always thought was without one.

Synopsis:

Attempts to answer the long-felt need among actors for guidance in finding, rehearsing and performing monologues. For those who find themselves groping for a speech just hours before their "big break", this book provides a guide.