Search results for ""Author Stephen Fife""
Hal Leonard Corporation One on One: The Best Monologues for Mature Actors
While contemporary American culture may be fixated on youthful sex appeal the truth is that the most complex and interesting characters in dramatic literature have been (and still are) those over 40 years old. Whether it's Big Daddy in ÊCat on a Hot Tin RoofÊ or Halie in ÊBuried ChildÊ or Eve in ÊThe Good BodyÊ the richest characters are those over 40 whose wealth of experience often helps little when it comes to making the difficult decisions. This volume will mine the deep and fertile vein of world drama (with an emphasis on lesser-known contemporary work) as it relates to monologues for mature actors. The result is certain to be a surprising and enriching one for both the dedicated professional and the inquisitive amateur.
£15.20
Hal Leonard Corporation Duo!: The Best Scenes for Mature Actors
While contemporary American culture may be fixated on youthful sex appeal the truth is that the most complex and interesting characters in dramatic literature have been (and still are) those over 40 years old. Whether it's James and Mary Tyrone in ÊLong Day's Journey into NightÊ or Willy Loman in ÊDeath of a SalesmanÊ or Polly Wyeth and her sister Silda in ÊOther Desert CitiesÊ the richest characters are those over 40 whose wealth of experience often helps little when it comes to making the difficult decisions. This volume will mine the deep and fertile vein of world drama (with an emphasis on lesser-known contemporary work) as it relates to scenes for mature actors. The result is certain to be a surprising and enriching one for both the dedicated professional and the inquisitive amateur.
£16.11
Hal Leonard Corporation One on One: Playing with a Purpose: Monologues for Kids Ages 7-15
(Applause Acting Series). Kids of today face a different world and a different set of challenges then did the children of even 15 years ago. Playing with a Purpose features a collection of monologues that reflects these new attitudes and circumstances. Highly diversified in its view of the family and the child's place in the world, the monologues have been chosen from several sources: from contemporary playwrights and screenwriters; from YouthPlays, a new company that specializes in publishing cutting-edge plays for the youth market; and from such conservatories for young actors as The Playground, the Los Angeles-based training center run by Gary Spatz, the leading acting coach for performers ages 6 to 16. "Playing with a purpose" is an idea that arose from Fife's work with young actors over the course of several decades. The included monologues have been chosen and arranged to allow for a young actor's development. From "Getting Started: Simple Situations and Circumstances" to "Intermediate: Adding Elements of Character" to "Advanced: Character Counts," each chapter includes pieces that will test the young actor's ability, while making use of the lessons presented in each.
£13.71
