Faber Book Of Monologues: Men

Description

Whether you are a professional actor looking for fresh audition pieces, an amateur in search of competition-worthy monologues, or a student in need of the right speech for workshop, "The Faber Book of Monologues for Men" offers an impressive array of speeches from a diverse range of first-class playwrights. With 25 speeches, ranging in age from 20 to 65, "The Faber Book of Monologues for Men" contains a rich variety of tragic, comic, realist and absurdist works by the best new playwrights, as well as brand new pieces from more established names. Each selection includes a synopsis of the play together with character commentary as well as recommendations for accents and reference to first performance. Jane Edwardes, Theatre Editor at "Time Out" magazine, also provides a general introduction with helpful hints for the audition process. The companion volume, "The Faber Book of Monologues for Women", is also available.

Author description

Jane Edwardes is the Theatre Editor for Time Out magazine.