Edition |
Second edition
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Publication |
New York, Allworth Press, 2005.
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Description |
xxiii, 232pBlack Spine
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Summary/Abstract |
This is a one-of-a-kind book that shows actors how to write and produce successful monologues. In-depth interviews with top monologists and solo play directors - including Christopher Ashley, Mary Louise Wilson, Spalding Gray, Evan Handler, Danny Hoch, and Jo Bonney - provide honest, inspiring insights into the development of one-person performances. In addition, the extensive appendixes supply information about artists' communities, playwrighting grants and competitions, and theaters that nurture solo works.
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Contents |
Ch. 1. A Definition of Terms
Ch. 2. A Brief History of the One-Person Show
Ch. 3. A Preliminary Look
Ch. 4. Ways to Work, Selecting Your Tools
Ch. 5. Preparing
Ch. 6. Guidelines for Creating Short or Audition Monologues
Ch. 7. Fundamentals of All Good Monologues
Ch. 8. Using Your Acting Technique to Create Character Monologues
Ch. 9. Starting to Write
Ch. 10. Beginning Your Monologue: Structure and Process
Ch. 11. Developing Your Monologue
Ch. 12. Developing Your Monologue II (The Ongoing Work)
Ch. 13. Completing Work on Your Monologue
Ch. 14. Preparing to Perform
Ch. 15. Marketing Your Solo Show
Ch. 16. Interviews with Monologue Writers and Performance Artists
Ch. 17. Interviews with Directors of One-Person Shows
App. A. Artist Colonies Where You Can Develop Your Solo Show
App. B. Theaters That Accept Solo Material
App. C. Publishers of Solo Material
App. D. Playwriting Competitions That Accept Solo Material.
App. E. Applying for Grants
App. F. Literary Agents
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Standard Number |
1581154291 Pb.
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