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The most comprehensive sourcebook of Shakespeare's monologues ever available in one volume.A detailed guide to approaching Shakespearean text, Speak the Speech! contains everything an actor needs to select and prepare a Shakespeare monologue for classwork, auditions, or performance.Included herein are over 150 monologues. Each one is placed in context with a brief introduction, is carefully punctuated in the manner that best illustrates its meaning, and is painstakingly and thoroughly annotated. Each is also accompanied by commentary that will spark the actor's imagination by exploring how the interrelationship of meter and the choice of words and sounds yields clues to character and performance. And throughout the book sidebars relate historical, topical, technical, and other useful and entertaining information relevant to the text. In addition, the authors include an overview of poetic and rhetorical elements, brief synopses of all the plays, and a comprehensive index along with other guidelines that will help readers locate the perfect monologue for their needs.More than just an actor's toolkit, Speak the Speech! is also an entertaining resource that will help demystify Shakespeare's language for the student and theater lover alike.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Speak the Speech!: Shakespeare's Monologues Illuminated'? A: The book is a comprehensive sourcebook of Shakespeare's monologues, providing detailed guidance for actors to select and prepare monologues for classwork, auditions, or performances.
- Q: How many monologues are included in the book? A: The book contains over 150 monologues, each with contextual introductions and thorough annotations.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Speak the Speech!'? A: The book is authored by Rhona Silverbush.
- Q: What additional resources does the book provide for actors? A: In addition to monologues, the book includes commentary on meter, word choice, poetic and rhetorical elements, and brief synopses of all the plays.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in acting? A: Yes, 'Speak the Speech!' is designed to help demystify Shakespeare's language, making it accessible for both students and theater lovers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a 'New' item in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Speak the Speech!' published? A: The book was published on September 18, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Speak the Speech!' have? A: The book has a total of 1088 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Acting & Auditioning'.