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Audition: Everything an Actor Needs to Know to Get the Part 53 reviews
Michael Shurtleff
Walker & Company, 2003
Must read for the actor
I've read this book a couple times in theatre classes I've taken. Its worth it every time. Shurtleff's reminders will serve you everyday in your acting, not just in an audition. I highly recommend this text.
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The Actor's Book of Contemporary Stage Monologues: More Than 150 Monologues from More Than 70 Playwrights 9 reviews
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1987
Great Monologue Book
I love the reference chart in the back. It's organized by sex, then age, then emotion portrayed. It also gives a quick description of each character, so you don't have to read through all of the monologues. Some great choices, too! Great picks from little-known dramas as well as popular ones.
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Disney High School Musical: Stories from East High #5: Broadway Dreams (High School Musical Stories from East ...
N. B. Grace
Disney Press, 2007
High School Musical: Stories from East High #5: Broadway Dreams Troy, Gabriella, Chad, Taylor, Sharpay, and Ryan are headed to New York City on a class trip! Everyone is eager to bask in the lights of Times Square and to explore the bustling streets of Manhattan. But then some unexpected opportunities arise: Sharpay and Ryan put on their dancing shoes and try out for a real Broadway musical, and Gabriella and Taylor vie for scholarship money on ...
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Mind Hacks: Tips & Tricks for Using Your Brain (Hacks) 22 reviews
Tom Stafford, Matt Webb
O'Reilly Media, Inc., 2004
Mind hacks
This is a really great book. More novelty than improvement, but still great. If you're looking for something that will be useful as well as attention grabbing then look for the second edition; "Mind Performance Hacks"
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Contemporary Scenes for Student Actors3 reviews
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1980
Contemporary Scenes for Student Actors
I'm a librarian, and I wish I had at least two more copies of this book. It is checked out more by students than many of our books in the drama section. I hope to see more books like this one.
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Great Scenes and Monologues for Actors4 reviews
Michael Schulman, Eva Mekler
St. Martin's Paperbacks, 1998
Excellent addition to your bookshelf...
The first 15 pages are devoted to creating the character and I found them very insightful. A nice, wide variety of monologues & scenes and I really liked the addition of several Shakespearean monologues at the end of each section. It's a plus that there Shakespeare monologues that are not often used. Some of the monologues/scenes in the book are from: An Ideal Husband, The Three Sisters, ...
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Audition: A Memoir242 reviews
Barbara Walters
Knopf, 2008
Magellan Maestro 4125 - is very nice
Got this for my wife as an anniversary present, and she really loves it...
but the neighbors say to be careful because the suction cup that holds it is an invite to criminals
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The Ultimate Audition Book: 222 Comedy Monologues, 2 Minutes And Under Vol. 4 (Monologue Audition Series) 3 reviews
Smith & Kraus, 2005
A Great Resource
This collection is a lot funnier than previous editions and I love the variety. I found a lot of material to use in my auditions and they're getting me plenty of laughs. Hey, I'm actually funny now!!!
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Auditioning for the Musical Theatre5 reviews
Fred Silver
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1988
Musical Auditions Will Never Be Easier!
Fred Silver is a man who's been around the auditioning block a few times... and this experience is captured in this book for every aspiring musical theatre actor/actress. He spells everything out in terms that even the most naive actors can understand. Not only does Silver explain how to look at an audition, but he also goes into great detail about how to emphasize, breathe, stand, walk, ...
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Actor's Choice: Monologues for Teens (Actor's Choice)2 reviews
Playscripts, Inc., 2008
Excellent choice for actors and teachers!
This volume of highly entertaining monologues is gleaned from previously produced one-act and full-length plays allowing for full characters with interesting stories.
The book is organized well with monologues divided by gender including a section with monologues that would work with either gender. Pieces range from one to five minutes in length and cover a wide range of emotions. ...
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The Complete Professional Audition: A Commonsense Guide To Auditioning For Musicals and Plays8 reviews
Daren Cohen, Michael Perilstein
Back Stage Books, 2005
Simply invaluable
Actors, whether seasoned or new, who regularly audition for musicals and plays should not omit taking at least a peek at the advice in The Complete Professional Audition: A Commonsense Guide To Auditioning For Musicals And Plays: it's a 'must' for would-be pros and provides an edge over the competition in both musical theater and regular play auditions, from locating the right music or monologue ...
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The 16-Bar Theatre Audition: 100 Songs Excerpted for Successful Auditions (Vocal Collection-Mezzo ...9 reviews
Michael Dansicker
Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004
Great addition to your theatrical library
This is a great audition resource, as it not only has the songs already broken down into audition-ready length, but it also includes a wide variety. There are pieces from shows old and contemporary. And although some of the music goes a bit over 16 bars, this is generally nto a big deal. It's maybe two-four bars over. Directors are typically more concerned with your voice than PRECISE bar count. ...
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The Ultimate Audition Book: 222 Monologues 2 Minutes and Under (Monologue Audition Series)7 reviews
Smith & Kraus, 1997
The greatest audtion book I have ever read
Wow this book is great. I know that all the monologues in this book are at least 2 minutes and there is a great range of dramatic to comidic. All the monologues have dates by them so you know if they are classic or modern. Buy this book!
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Audio Editing with Adobe Audition3 reviews
Richard Riley
PC Publishing, 2008
A great how-to book for Cool Edit Pro / Adobe Audition
I was in need of a resource to explain how to use a trial copy of Adobe Audition, the name Adobe gave to the software when they acquired it from Syntrillium. As of this writing, there don't seem to be any books on this subject under the new product name, so I tried Richard Riley's, hoping it would fill my need. I was not disappointed! His book does an excellent job of explaining how to put ...
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American Theatre Book of Monologues for Women 1 review
Theatre Communications Group, 2003
Dont' get if your looking for Comic Monlogues
I got this book looking for a variety of Monologue. I feel this book is lacking in the comic genre. All the monlogues are very heavy. Even Monologues written by Durang and other humorous Authors are the most serious parts in their plays. Also doesn't give much range even in dramatcis genre. Good if you are a female in your mid to late 30's (I'm mid twenties)
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How to Get the Part... Without Falling Apart!: Featuring the Haber Phrase Technique for Actors8 reviews
Margie Haber, Barbara Babchick
Lone Eagle, 1999
A must read for all actors
As a talent agent, I always recommend this book to both new and working actors. Margie is one of the best acting teachers in LA. Her book is written in a no nonsense manner and the advice is very valuable. It's the next best thing to being in her class. This one's a must have.
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Neil Simon Monologues: Speeches from the Works of America's Foremost Playwright3 reviews
Neil Simon
Dramaline Publications, 1996
Great Monologues For Everyone
This book is an amazing collection of monologues, for every type of reader. I personally used it for an audition and it went great. This book has every type of monologues from sad to hilarious. Get this book if you are an actor, director, writer, or just a reader.
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How Not to Audition: Avoiding the Common Mistakes Most Actors Make6 reviews
Ellie Kanner, Denny Martin Flinn
Lone Eagle, 2003
From the Publisher
Ellie Kanner and Denny Martin Flinn's book is mandatory reading for any actor smart enough to realize that it all starts with the audition, and can just as easily end there. How NOT to Audition is the definitive insider's guide to successfully navigating the complicated maze of auditions and landing that all-important role in film, TV and theatre. Kanner and Flinn detail the common errors that ...
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Star Dreams #3 (Magic Kitten)
Sue Bentley
Grosset & Dunlap, 2008
Flame meets Jemma Watson in an alley, and this ordinary girl soon realizes that she is dealing with an extraordinary kitten. Flame?s magic powers come in handy as Jemma auditions for dance school while trying to look after her younger siblings. But the fun can?t last forever as Flame senses his enemies close by and must return to his kingdom. . .
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Sugared & Spiced 100 Monologues for Girls: Monologues for Girls7 reviews
Mary Depner
Jelliroll, Inc, 2007
Sugared and Spiced, 100 Monologues for Girls is excellent!
The suggestion in the Foreword about creating a personal back story is sophisticated and critical. Much of acting is communicating beyond the meaning of the words. I also like the focus on young women. For starters, I think it would be difficult to get a young guy to participate in monologues with the same fervor as girls. Secondly, I feel Mary Depner, an experienced former drama teacher, reveals ...
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