Description Here\'s the most comprehensive book of monologues ever compiled, with 144 Audition pieces conveniently grouped into historical "periods" from the Classical to the contemporary.
Finally, there are a number of valuable resource materials that include selected readings, a survey of Period dates, and a glossary of useful Audition terms..
There is also a chapter of interesting "non-dramatic" monologues adapted or edited from sources other than Theatre playscripts that should challenge your skills in interpretation and characterization.
The fundamental performance principle that Ratliff develops in the introductory chapters suggests guidelines and strategies to enrich your distinct and individual Audition style.
It\'s also a "how-to" guide, with the first chapters presenting a blueprint for preparing auditions and selecting Audition materials.
This text is more than just a fine collection, however.
Each selection also includes a brief character analysis.
The monologues selected for each historical Period are representative of the competitive material you might expect to discover at auditions.
Description Here\'s the most comprehensive book of monologues ever compiled, with 144 Audition pieces conveniently grouped into historical "periods" from the Classical to the contemporary
