At some point in their careers, all actors have to face the task of working up a classical monologue — preferably one that’s accessible, compelling and not done to death.  These two volumes — one specifically for men and the other just for women — collect virtually all of the monologues from Shakespeare’s 37 plays.  Not only actors, but directors and teachers also, will find this book a treasure trove of the famous soliloquies plus many less familiar 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.  Read more...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.  Appendices include a list of the monologues by length and an authoritative guide to pronunciation of names and places — invaluable for experienced actors and 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.

Two separate volumes:
Men’s:  $25.25 (298 pages, 6 x 9, paperback)
Women’s:  $18.65 (176 pages, 6 x 9, paperback)

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ISBN

Women’s edition	978-0-325-00487-7
Men’s edition	978-0-325-00488-4