Shakespeare for One: Women : the Complete Monologues and Audition PiecesHeinemann, 2002 - 176 pages At some point in their careers, all actors have to face the task of working up a classical monologue-preferably one that's accessible, compelling, and not done to death. This volume collects virtually all of the monologues for women 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 men, Shakespeare for One: Men, is also available. |
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... Rosalind is likewise banished by Frederick , she disguises herself as a boy and , accompanied her cousin , Celia , and Touchstone the fool , she strikes out in search of her father , Duke Senior . When she and Orlando happen to meet in ...
... Rosalind from his court , and then stormed away . Rosalind's cousin , Celia , is so distraught over this unfortunate development that one would think it was she who was suddenly leaving home . Which , if she has her way ... } O my poor ...
... ROSALIND [ III.11.370 ] ( Orlando is hopelessly infatuated with Rosalind . Rosalind is taken with Orlando as well , but it's the maid's more playful side that shows itself here . Disguised as a boy , she rolls out an unlikely and ...