Author: Eleanor McLeod Publisher: ISBN: 9781906628413 Category : Drama Languages : en Pages : 88
Book Description
AS A TEACHER and also an examiner and adjudicator in the exciting realm of Speech and Drama, author Eleanor McLeod is all too aware of how difficult it is to find original and appealing scenes for young performers. This collection of monologues is based on characters from familiar fairy stories, many by Hans Anderson and The Brothers Grimm, where the author has taken a slightly different slant, often to modernise the characters and add a touch of humour. So, we have the Mother Bear who is all too aware of compensation culture, or Red Riding Hood's Grandma being hounded by the press! Others are more traditional. All of them have already been performed by keen young actors and actresses so we have already seen how they translate into entertaining and captivating performances. Watch out for Vol II 'Duologues' coming soon..
Author: Eleanor Mcleod Publisher: ISBN: 9781803699875 Category : Languages : en Pages : 162
Book Description
Eleanor McLeod is a teacher, performer, LAMDA examiner and Festival adjudicator. Her last collections of "Scenes for Young Performers to Enjoy" have been shared in enthusiastic performances across the world. One reviewer said: 'Her understanding of writing material that will appeal to young players is evident. Her creations are well defined but offer the performer scope for individual interpretation. Drama teachers looking for scenes that will stimulate the students will be rewarded by some exciting new material.' So, following on from that comes some more 'exciting new material' - scenes based on nursery rhyme characters, often given an amusing and modern twist, so here is Incy Wincy Spider as a frustrated weather reporter, Old King Cole wanting to enter a talent contest and Little Bo-Peep putting an advert in a Lost and Found column, along with many more. They are certain to be enjoyed once again.
Author: Douglas Parker Publisher: ISBN: 9780692770429 Category : Acting Languages : en Pages : 120
Book Description
By the author of the best-selling Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors! Contemporary Scenes for Young Actors features 34 fun, instantly involving scenes written specifically for actors aged 8-16, and for the teachers, directors and acting coaches who work with them. Written by award-winning New York City playwright Douglas M. Parker, Contemporary Scenes provides young actors with the material they need to have fun while exploring a full spectrum of emotions, situations and relationships, ranging from the humorous to the heartfelt. With appealing, accessible scenes - written in contemporary language that doesn't talk down to student actors - Contemporary Scenes for Young Actors lets young performers connect with, have fun with and be challenged by every moment, line, character and situation. Suitable for classroom work and performance. This book contains: 34 scenes to challenge and excite acting students A broad variety of two and three-person scenes Gender-neutral characters to provide ultimate flexibility Emotional arcs and strong endings to challenge actors and keep audiences engaged A broad range of circumstances and emotions, from comedic to heartfelt to whimsical Material that is ideal as short performance pieces and for use in the classroom At Beat by Beat Press we're passionate about raising the bar on the quality of resources that are available for young actors and you'll find this book to be no exception. Our resources are used in over 60 countries, bringing joy and rewarding experiences to thousands of young performers every day.
Author: Jessica Penzias Publisher: ISBN: 9780578650616 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 106
Book Description
Group Scenes for Young Actors contains 32 three to six-person scenes with themes, characters and subject matter specifically tailored to performers age 7-14. Each scene contains emotional arcs and strong endings to challenge actors and keep audiences engaged, contemporary language that doesn't talk-down to kids, and gender-neutral characters to provide ultimate flexibility. These scenes are ideal as short performance pieces and for use in the classroom. Written by award-winning NYC playwright Jessica Penzias and publsihed by Beat by Beat Press, the world's #1 resource for high-quality theatre resources for young actors.
Author: Dave Kilgore Publisher: ISBN: 9781541012981 Category : Languages : en Pages : 174
Book Description
204 Short Monologues and Scenes for Kids and Teens is a compilation of Dave Kilgore's four previous books, 51 Short Monologues and Scenes for Kids, Volumes 1 and 2, and 51 Short Monologues and Scenes for Teens, Volumes 1 and 2. This book is designed for kid and teen actors to use in practice, in class, for auditions or just for fun. This book was also created to fill the void for acting teachers looking for positive and entertaining very short monologues and scenes for their younger student actors. The majority of the pieces here are under one minute, allowing for easy memorization and comprehension, while still telling brief stories with entertaining plot twists and allowing the younger actor to delve into character, history, relationships and environment. Talent agents and casting directors want to see what the actor can do in a short amount of time. Thirty to sixty second pieces, like most of the ones in this book, are ideal for that specific reason. Also, this allows the acting student to spend more time focusing on story and character. In this book are many fun pieces you'll be happy to see your own kids and teens performing, knowing they're not just learning to act, but also to tell stories and interact in positive ways. Some of the pieces in this book are more serious, and allow the younger actor to dig deeper and understand the character's journey. Many of these can be used for boys or girls by simply changing the names, and many can cross into different age ranges by using different scene and character direction. Included in this book... Tips on memorization. Tips on character development. Tips on character interaction. 56 Monologues for kids. 46 Scenes for kids. 60 Monologues for teens. 42 Scenes for teens. The author, Dave Kilgore, is an actor, pianist, film composer, music playwright, novelist, and lover of all the arts. He has written musical plays for kids, short and feature length screenplays and more. A career spanning decades in music, theater, and film, has given him the opportunity to view these crafts from many angles and write short monologues and scenes as clever and concise stories for young actors. Enjoy the journey!"
Author: Craig Slaight Publisher: Crossroad Press ISBN: Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 210
Book Description
As professional directors and teachers who work with young and adult actors at the Tony Award-Winning American Conservatory Theater, Slaight and Sharrar have years of experience helping actors uncover the dynamics of the monologue, as acting exercise and as audition material. Now in their impressive third volume of age-appropriate monologues, culled from plays by substantial playwrights from an international field, the editors have assembled an impressive collection to take the actor/director/teacher to new levels of sophistication and breadth. The volume's introduction is a concise guide to today's audition obstacles and how to overcome them. As in their other award-winning collections, Slaight and Sharrar have selected character speeches from the finest dramatic literature. In addition, they have included a special section on the use of the song lyric as an exciting and useful exercise in solo work. Some of the writers included are: Edward Albee, Lee Blessing, Constance Congdon, Kia Corthron, Bob Dylan, Horton Foote, Timothy Mason, Sharman Macdonald, Lynn Nottage, Adam Rapp, George Bernard, Shaw Shakespeare, Sam Shepard, John M. Synge
Author: Laurie Allen Publisher: Meriwether Publishing ISBN: 9781566081771 Category : Teenagers Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of comedy plays and scenes based on the real-life situations and dilemmas faced by young people every day. Ideal for classroom practice or contest use.
Author: Mike Kimmel Publisher: ISBN: 9780998151304 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 136
Book Description
Acting scenes for youth featuring clean language and family-friendly, real-life scenarios. Ideal for for stage and screen. A practical approach for training student actors that can be applied immediately in the home and classroom. Positive imagery, social relevance, and civic-mindedness are written into the scenes as subtext.
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