This collection of 40 monologues for men and women contains a wide variety of characters, genres and lengths. The monologues also include approximate timing, timing, character/story background, and performance suggestions. (Adapted from back cover).

Conquer the audition! This truly unique collection of 52 original monologues with accompanying direction is the perfect tool for the aspiring student actor or drama classroom. Master director Jon Jory has crafted these gender-neutral pieces exploring heartache, hilarity, and everything in between. Student actors and theater teachers rejoice! Bonus material includes 10 Shakespeare monologue selections with advice and tips for tackling the Bard. Drama & Comedy Monologues. 1-2 minutes 52 original, gender-neutral pieces, 10 Shakespeare selections

This is a unique anthology of monologues specifically suited to the competitive situation of auditioning for plays and contests. Includes an introduction to the actor with helpful suggestions for selection of monologues as well as audition tips and a resource appendix.

This second volume of Competition Monologues is, like the first volume, designed specifically for young actors 18-28 years old. The selections are again drawn from American plays produced by professional regional theatres across the nation during the past few years. Because of this the scripts, with few exceptions, cannot be readily found in published form, and the monologues are therefore infrequently performed and highly original. As a result of suggestions from numerous coaches and drama teachers across the nation who have used the first volume in their classes and workshops, the editor has included longer selections in this second volume. Hopefully this will help the general reader and theatre practitioner to gain an understanding of the range and quality of solid dramatic writing which characterizes the contemporary American theatre and enable acting instructors to use the selections as longer exercises in their general acting and theatre performance classes. The reference section has been completely updated to reflect the wealth of material which has recently appeared in the monologue and auditioning field. The combination of originality and vital dramatic writing makes this anthology unique in the field as a resource book for young actors.

Wanna make them laugh? From her best-selling Ultimate Audition Book for Teens: 111 One-Minute Monologues to this masterful new collection, writer/actor/coach Janet B. Milstein has a proven track record for success. This new series adds a cool twist to the monologue process every piece was written for a specific student in a specifically sticky situation. In a specialized 30-day workshop, Janet dared the students to laugh at themselves by turning their anxiety into hilarity. What it meant for them was personalized monologues that resulted in callbacks and awards. What it means for you is award winning material you can relate to and perform with confidence. So, when it comes to choosing your audition pieces, why settle for less than Winners! FEATURES OF THIS BOOK INCLUDE: All one-minute monologues and under to fit auditions and competitions All comic material Specifically for ages 4 to 12 No foul language or subject matter A female-to-male monologue ratio that more accurately reflects the classroom A special section on how to use the book & tips on selecting monologues Authentic material you can relate to because it was written for real students Award-winning monologues that are new to the public, but have been put to the test Written by best-selling monologue book author, Janet B. Milstein Great for auditions, competitions, showcases, and acting classes