Monologues Theyll Remember You By 80 Unique And Compelling, De Biss, Andrew. Editorial Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, Tapa Blanda En Inglés, 2017

Descripción

Finding the right monologue can often be a challenging task. Many monologue books rely on well-known pieces that have been heard repeatedly or are filled with aimless, uninspired works that are not even from actual plays. "Monologues They'll Remember You By" provides 80 (40 male, 40 female) engaging monologues from award-winning playwright Andrew Biss, allowing actors to create character portraits with depth and vitality for that crucial moment in the spotlight.

Divided into male and female comedic, dramatic, and seriocomic categories, the book also offers guidance on how to look beyond age and gender in many of these monologues to expand performance options. Each monologue is preceded by a summary of the plot, setting, and character profile.

The starting age ranges for most of the women's and men's monologues are in their 20s and 30s, with a majority beginning in their 20s. The age ranges are broad, and the author explains the reasoning in the foreword and each monologue's introduction.

All monologues in this collection are from published plays that have been successfully and critically acclaimed in productions in New York, London, Los Angeles, and other locations.

Whether for a professional or student actor, this book is a valuable resource for securing roles or winning competitions.

Critical Praise:
"One of the best monologue books for actors" - BroadwayWorld
"If ever there was a poster boy for write what you know, it's Biss, because what he knows really does entertain us." - Views from the Gods, London
"Theatrical crack...One hell of a good time." - OC Weekly
"Andrew Biss proves that simplicity can be far more engaging...Biss' writing is warm and funny" - Time Out
"I loved it, it was immediate, punchy writing and - crucially - extremely witty." - There Ought To Be Clowns, London
"Delightful...touching and unique." - Offoffonline
"Smart...Compelling." - nytheatre

About the Author:
From the Royal Court Theatre in London to the Playhouse Theatre in Tasmania, the works of playwright Andrew Biss have been performed worldwide. His plays have received awards in the U.S., critical acclaim in the U.K., and have been a common sight on Off and Off-Off Broadway stages.

In London, his plays have been featured at The Royal Court Theatre, Theatre503, Riverside Studios, and more. In New York, productions have been staged at Theatre Row Studios, The Samuel French Off-Off-Broadway Festival, The Kraine Theater, and various other venues.

His plays and monologues are published in anthologies from Bedford/St. Martins, Smith & Kraus, Inc., Pioneer Drama Service, and Applause Theatre & Cinema Books.

Andrew Biss is a graduate of the University of the Arts London and a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, Inc.