Lawrence Harbison has selected 100 terrific monologues for men a from contemporary plays all by characters between the ages of 18 and 35 a perfect for auditions or class. There are comic monologues (laughs) and dramatic monologues (no laughs). Most have a compelling present-tense action for actors to perform. A few are story monologues a and they're great stories. Actors will find pieces by star playwrights such as Don Nigro Itamar Moses Stephen Adly Guirgis and Terence McNally; by exciting up-and-comers such as Nicole Pandolfo Peter Sinn Nachtrieb Crystal Skillman Greg Kalleres Reina Hardy and J. Thalia Cunningham; and information on getting the complete text of each play. This is a must-have resource in the arsenal of every aspiring actor hoping to knock 'em dead with his contemporary piece after bowling over teachers and casting directors alike with a classical excerpt.

About the Author
For over 30 years LAWRENCE HARBISON was in charge of new play acquisition for Samuel French, Inc. He edits annual anthologies of best plays by new playwrights and women playwrights, best ten-minute plays, and monologues for men and women. His column, "On the Aisle with Larry," is a regular feature at www.smithandkraus.com. He was a member of the Drama Desk Nominating Committee for the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 seasons and is a member of the Outer Critics Circle as well as the Drama Desk. He works with individual playwrights to help them develop their plays.


Book Information
ISBN 9781480369610
Author Lawrence Harbison
Format Paperback
Page Count 214
Imprint Applause Theatre Book Publishers
Publisher Hal Leonard Corporation
Weight(grams) 263g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 141mm * 14mm