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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... poor sequest'red stag , That from the hunter's aim had ta'en a hurt , Did come to languish ; and indeed , my lord , The wretched animal heav'd forth such groans That their discharge did stretch his leathern coat Almost to bursting , and ...
... poor babe he clutches here on the shores of Bohemia . } Come , poor babe . I have heard , but not believ'd , the spirits o ' th ' dead May walk again . If such thing be , thy mother Appear'd to me last night , for ne'er was dream So ...
... poor souls roar'd , and the sea mock'd them ; and how the poor gentleman roar'd and the bear mock'd him , both roaring louder than the sea or weather . 2 now the sky i.e. , rages so violently that it seems to touch the sky bodkin's ...