The final book in an eight-volume series providing short biographies of men and women from Roman to Victorian times, Who's Who in Victorian Britain is concerned with the 'Age of Empire.' Victoria was the first English monarch to see her name given to the period of her reign while she was still alive: it was used as early as 1851.
This theatre text is not a typical shake-and-bake manual of quickie tips on how to have a good audition. No other book puts auditioning in the context of acting training. The nuts and bolts are all here, but this book will do much more. It will develop audition and acting skills in a systematic way over time, throughout the actor's study and career. This book is first and foremost an acting text. It shows auditioning as another kind of acting performance, not a technical exercise or desperate attempt to highlight every skill or talent the actor possesses. It is a step-by-step guide for training young actors to audition well by developing acting skills. Includes more than sixty relevant acting exercises or "explorations," as well as fourteen sample audition pieces from contemporary playwrights and a wealth of other resource material. An all-encompasing audition text.
The book features 51 concise biographies of British prime ministers, spanning from Sir Robert Walpole to Tony Blair, highlighting how each individual shaped the role in response to their contemporary challenges. An introductory essay outlines the evolution of the prime minister's position, while a preface by Lord Butler offers additional insights into the current dynamics of the office. This collection provides a comprehensive overview of the political landscape and the influential figures who have defined British leadership over the centuries.
Colleges, universities and high schools nationwide are seeking up-to-date writing on themes related to cultural diversity. Roger Ellis' previous multicultural anthologies of plays, scenes and monologs have been in popular use for several years. This unique anthology of complete plays is directed specifically to young audiences from new writers of the multicultural experience. Many international cultures are represented including African American, Native American, Central and South American, Caribbean, Pacific Island, Maori, Viking, Irish, Spanish, Gypsy, Canadian, Jewish, Muslim, Pakistani, East Indian and more. Each of these plays contain a significant number of roles for young actors. A valuable text for multicultural, literary or speech classes; or for theatrical applications.
One of the most startling and reliable measures of vitality in the contemporary American theatre is the staggering volume and high quality of new plays that it continues to produce. This anthology is offered as a partial reflection of some of the best new work that has been written since 1980. Not found in other published texts, the 57 monologues in this book are all from recently produced plays from both established and emerging new writers and are specifically suited for auditioning. Selected both because of how well they represent American theatre over the past few decades and because of their suitability for young actors between the ages of 15 and 25, this collection is a wonderful resource for teachers and readers looking for new material not only for audition purposes but also for competitions and studio work. While the themes are primarily those of interest to this age group, the writers and characters embody the diversity of America today. A number of women writers are included here, as well as female characters both young and old, contemporary and historical. In the category of ethnic diversity, you'll find both writers and characters from Hispanic, African-American, and Asian backgrounds. The works address the major trends and conflicts of today, through revealing glimpses of society as we know it.
Here's a collection of over 40 monologs and scenes from recently produced contemporary plays, featuring both established and new writers from around the world. The selections included here are specifically for use by young students and actors age 12 to 24 years old. The material is appropriate for all audiences in terms of language and situations, and the selections vary in length from one or two minutes to approximately nine or ten minutes in order to offer a range of challenges. Each piece is prefaced with the background information necessary as well as suggestions on performance approaches. The international flavor of this collection is also noteworthy because it offers some unusual challenges to students and actors. This anthology is designed not so much for production, but rather as a resource text for general reading, auditions, forensics activities, oral interpretation, and acting studio exercises.
This sequel edition contains new works from plays produced in the U.S. and Europe. It offers young actors a broad spectrum of challenges with contemporary styles and relevant topics in a variety of lengths. In addition to the scenes and monologs, the book includes nineteen useful exercises for strengthening acting skills. Many of the pieces require that performers dig deep into their imaginations to use their own emotional resources to create the many unique and fascinating characters included in the work. A short acting preface precedes each selection to help guide the actors' interpretations. Six sections: Scenes for Two Women, Scenes for Two Men, Scenes for One Man and One Woman, Monologs for Women, Monologs for Men and Additional Resources. Recommended as a text or a supplemental resource for acting classes.
Three Approaches for Successfully Engaging the Community in North American and European arts Festivals
Focusing on community engagement, this anthology explores innovative strategies employed by international arts festivals over the past decade. It highlights how festival managers prioritize outreach through diverse artistic programming to enhance cultural impact. By serving local, national, and international audiences with exhibitions, performances, and educational initiatives, these festivals are pivotal in shaping contemporary artistic practices and fostering cultural exchange.
Focusing on the challenges faced by narrators of religious stories, this study delves into the Canterbury Tales to uncover the solutions these narratives provide. It examines the tension between a narrator's allegiance to the story's authority and their desire to assert individuality. Through this exploration, the book highlights the complexities of storytelling within a religious context, offering insights into how these narratives address personal and spiritual dilemmas.