More Alternative Shakespeare Auditions for Men
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
More Alternative Shakespeare Auditions for Men
By (Author) Simon Dunmore
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Methuen Drama
1st February 2003
United Kingdom
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Literary studies: plays and playwrights
Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800
Gender studies: men and boys
822.33
Physical Properties
Paperback
130
Width 135mm, Height 216mm
172g
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 Bio
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.
