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Collection of twenty-five contemporary one-act plays by nationally known playwrights.

One-hundred thirteen classical audition pieces from around the world, including selections from "Antigone, " "The Cid, " "Uncle Vanya, " and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Presents a technique for acting developed in cooperation with award-winning playwright David Mamet, actor W.

A collection of scenes from Hispanic as well as Native American, African-American, Jewish American, and Asian-American theater; background information and discussion/analysis follow each scene.

Director and writer David Mamet offers his thoughts on acting, discussing topics such as how to judge a role, how to concentrate, the right way to undertake auditions and rehearsals, and the proper approach to agents; and debunks some of the popular or traditional theories about the art of acting.

Contains fifty-nine short, original character monologues for actors by Glenn Alterman.

Presents approximately seventy monologues for women by Playwrights' Center of Minneapolis playwrights such as Lisa D'Amour, Kira Obolensky, Melanie Marnich, Jeffrey Hatcher, and Carlyle Brown.

Presents more than fifty monologues for men by Playwrights' Center of Minneapolis playwrights such as Carlyle Brown, Jeffrey Hatcher, Naomi Wallace, and Diane Glancy.

Describes a wide variety of auditioning situations and provides advice for actors on handling all aspects of each situation.

Presents a comprehensive handbook for young actors with advice on auditions, rehearsals, improvisation, and how to approach each role.

A collection fifty monologues for teenagers on subjects such as homework, school dances, camping, family, and more.

Gives tips and exercises for success in improvisation and stand-up comedy.

Collects seventy-five monologues from the perspectives of vastly different female high school students.