Shakespeare for One: Men : the Complete Monologues and Audition PiecesAt some point in their careers, all actors have to face the task of working up a classical monologue&3151;preferably one that's accessible, compelling, and not done to death. This volume collects virtually all of the monologues for men from Shakespeare's 37 plays. Not only actors, but directors and teachers, too, will find this book a treasure trove of the famous soliloquies plus many unfamiliar gems. Arranged alphabetically by play title, the monologues are presented in an actor-friendly format, beginning with a thumbnail sketch of the story's key developments and a streamlined cast of characters. Exhaustive explanatory notes offer up a wealth of helpful tips-from definitions of archaic words and expressions to comments on both setting and accompanying action. Appendixes include a list of the monologues by length and an authoritative guide to pronunciation of names and places-invaluable for experienced actors, absolutely essential for the novice. Whether you're preparing for your first or your fiftieth audition, you won't want to go solo without Shakespeare for One. Newell's companion volume of monologues for women, Shakespeare for One: Women, is also available. |
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... hand to act The deed which both our tongues held vile to name . Out of my sight , and never see me more ! My nobles leave me , and my state is brav'd , Even at my gates , with ranks of foreign pow'rs . Nay , in the body of this fleshly ...
... hands are here ? Ha ! They pluck out mine eyes . Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood Clean from my hand ? No , this my hand will rather The multitudinous seas incarnadine , Making the green one red . [ There is another knock ...
... hand of blood and bone Can gripe the sacred handle of our scepter , Unless he do profane , steal , or usurp . And ... hands against my head And threat the glory of my precious crown . Tell Bolingbroke - for yon methinks he stands- That ...