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<p class="null1">A challenging, wide-ranging collection of monologues from history’s greatest dramatic works</p> <p>From the stately and poetic Greek tragedies to the lively, bawdy Restoration comedies, the classical repertoire is a treasure trove of often-overlooked materials for male and female, young and old. The solo pieces collected here vary widely in mood, style, and level of challenge; they include a generous supply of Shakespeare and his contemporaries; and they’re fleshed out with brief plot synopses and valuable historical material. Stefan Rudnicki, an accomplished actor, director, and teacher, also provides practical tips on preparing each scene for audition or performance. Among the playwrights whose works are included are:</p> <p>Aeschylus Sophocles Euridipes Aristophanes Shakespeare Tourneur Kyd Middleton Jonson Sheridan Dryden Congreve</p> <p>and many others.</p> <p>Over 150 challenging solo pieces for actors and actresses of all ages have been culled from both well-known and lesser-known works. The monologues range from Greek drama to Restoration comedy and feature a generous supply of Shakespeare. </p>

Author

collected and introduced by Stefan Rudnicki

Publisher

New York, N.Y., U.S.A.: Penguin Books

Published

1988

Language

EN

ISBN

9781101173916

Subjects

Drama, Short Stories, Performing Arts