This revised edition contains several new speeches, many of which are taken from plays written and produced during the last five years. There are speeches for a variety of accents and ages to suit all audition requirements.
An introductory section contains invaluable comments from directors, casting directors, actors and teachers. Among those contributing are Sir Peter Hall, National Theatre Director and founder of the Royal Shakespeare Company; Robert Palmer, voice teacher at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art; casting director Doreen Jones; Tim Reynolds, Principal of the Academy Drama School; stage and film dialect coach Penny Dyer; and Barry Grantham, director and exponent of Commedia dell'Arte.
Edited by:
Jean Marlow Imprint: A & C Black Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 135mm,
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 170g ISBN:9780713674132 ISBN 10: 071367413X Series:Audition Speeches Pages: 128 Publication Date:01 October 2005 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Jean Marlow has run The Actors' Theatre School in London for a number of years and is an experienced actress and teacher.