Learn the secrets of finding and performing the perfect monologue for you from Prudence Wright Holmes, "The Monologue Detective". She has been finding actors monologues,coaching them for auditions and helping them get jobs and into schools for over 25 years. In this book, she will guide you through a step-by-step process to help you win at auditions.

Provides advice for mastering monologues and improving auditioning techniques, and includes acting exercises, sample scripts, lists of Internet resources, improvisation tips, and more.

"Peter DeAnello has poured years of his professional experience into this thoughtful, dynamic opus. Actors, directors and producers alike will benefit from The Monologue From Mystery to Mastery."--Rick Ramage-Screenwriter-Executive Producer, The Proposition, Stigmata, Haunted, Peacemakers "Peter DeAnello revolutionizes the way monologues are viewed and authored. This is a profoundly effective tool for aspiring as well as professional actors."--Dan Lauria-Actor, The Wonder Years, Stakeout, Independence Day "Every high school, college and university should consider this a textbook for their curriculum."--Steven Klayman-Producer/Director/Screenwriter, Emmy Award Winner-Luther's Choice "Deliver a job-winning performance in every audition."--Paul Neal Rohrer-Coach/Producer/Director The Monologue: From Mystery to Mastery is an unparalleled and unrivaled audition guide. The 50 original monologues, to powerfully enlightening principles, reveal: What constitutes a dynamic monologue Strategic insights into what the professional auditioner is really looking for The collaborative actor/writer relationship, essential for monologues Mr. DeAnello's Six Step Process to easily locate or construct captivating monologues

In 'Browning and the Dramatic Monologue', S. S. Curry provides a thoughtful analysis of Robert Browning's use of the dramatic monologue in his poetry, exploring how Browning uses this form to develop characters and plot. Curry points out that each monologue is delivered to a specific listener, who shapes and guides the protagonist's narrative. In the first part of the book, Curry delves into the history and elements of the dramatic monologue, while in the second part, he examines how to effectively render the monologue through oral performance. With insightful commentary and examples from Browning's works, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and lovers of poetry alike.

"All the elements of preparing a monologue audition - script analysis, staging, voice, timing, gesture, movement and self-presentation skills - are thoroughly explored here. The goal of the book, as Ms. Kohlhaas states in her Introduction, is not only to help you prepare for auditions, but to make working on monologues a regular and enjoyable part of your acting life. As you follow the author along the path she charts, you are not only learning to rehearse monologues effectively, you are learning to turn auditions into exciting ways to grow and challenge yourself as an actor."--BOOK JACKET.

A collection of all of Shakespeare's greatest soliloquies, monologues and set speeches classified for use by the general reader or working actor; with notes and performance commentary.