Shakespeare for One: Men : the Complete Monologues and Audition PiecesHeinemann, 2002 - 298 pages 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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... royal courts 8 chases ( 1 ) failed return in tennis ( 2 ) pursuits 9 comes o'er us taunts me 10 measuring appreciating II seat throne 15 keep my state maintain a dignity befitting my royal status 16 sail of greatness powers under full ...
... royal status 27-31 Your ... stay i.e. , your assuming the cares of state does not signal the end of my sorrows . My grief is the loss of my royal responsibilities , brought about by my feeble carelessness ; your concern is the gain of ...
... royal fool thou copest with , I'll have thy beauty scratch'd with briers , and made More homely than thy state . For thee , fond boy , If I may ever know thou dost but sigh That thou no more shalt see this knack — as never I mean thou ...