Shakespeare for One: Men : the Complete Monologues and Audition PiecesHeinemann, 2002 - 298 halaman At 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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Men : the Complete Monologues and Audition Pieces William Shakespeare Douglas Newell. JULIUS CAESAR Fearing that Caesar's immense popularity will one day translate into the end of Roman democracy , Cassius and a few other prominent Roman ...
... Caesar . Let's be sacrificers , but not butchers , Caius . We all stand up against the spirit of Caesar , And in the spirit of men there is no blood . O , that we then could come by Caesar's spirit , And not dismember Caesar ! But , alas , ...
... Caesar's , to him I say that Brutus ' love to Caesar was no less than his . If then that friend demand why Brutus rose against Caesar , this is my answer : Not that I lov'd Caesar less , but that I lov'd Rome more . Had you rather Caesar ...