More Alternative Shakespeare Auditions for Men

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title More Alternative Shakespeare Auditions for Men
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Simon Dunmore
SeriesAudition Speeches
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:130
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 135
Category/GenreActing techniques
ISBN/Barcode 9780713663211
ClassificationsDewey:822.33
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations N/A

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publication Date 30 September 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This work provides the actor with unusual Shakespearean audition material. There are 50 speeches in total. Alongside each speech is a helpful character description, brief explanation of the text, and notes on obscure words, phrases and references. There is also a comprehensive guide to selecting, preparing and performing audition speeches, and background material on Shakespeare and the times he lived in.

Author Biography

Simon Dunmore was a freelance theatre director, writer and acting teacher with over 30 years' experience of employing actors. He was a director in both the drama school sector and the professional arena, having been involved with Coventry's Belgrade Theatre and Mountview Theatre School, along with many of the UK's other leading drama schools.