The Ultimate Scene and Monologue Sourcebook, Updated and Expanded Edition: An Actor's Reference to Over 1,000 Scenes and Monologues from More than 300 Contemporary Plays, Edition 2
May 2010 · Sold by Back Stage Books
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All actors and acting teachers need The Ultimate Scene and Monologue Sourcebook, the invaluable guide to finding just the right piece for every audition. The unique format of the book is ideal for acting teachers who want their students to understand each monologue in context. This remarkable book describes the characters, action, and mood for more than 1,000 scenes in over 300 plays. Using these guidelines, the actor can quickly pinpoint the perfect monologue, then find the text in the Samuel French or Dramatist Play Service edition of the play. Newly revised and expanded, the book includes the author’s own assessment of each monologue.
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August 11, 2010
I like the format of this book. As a director and acting teacher, I distrust books that provide the monologues. It often means that the actor has not read the entire play. So they lack any depth to their performances. All monologue books should use this format.
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About the author
Ed Hooks has been a nationally recognized actor, teacher, and columnist for more than 30 years. He has appeared in more than 100 television shows, including Murder, She Wrote; Days of Our Lives; and Home Improvement. He is the author of four books, including The Audition Book and The Ultimate Scene and Monologue Sourcebook. He lives in Chicago.
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