Making Your Solo Show

The Compact Guide

Lisa Carroll, Milly Thomas

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Nick Hern Books
09 February 2023

Acting techniques; Theatre direction & production; Creative writing & creative writing guides

Series: The Compact Guides

This clear, accessible guide to creating and putting on a solo show is packed with inspiring, practical advice for writers, actors, directors, and anyone who wants to know how solo shows are actually made.

Written by two theatremakers with a wealth of experience in the field, it leads you through the whole process – from finding a subject you're passionate about, to developing your ideas and getting the script written, through to rewrites, rehearsals and getting your show on stage. It tackles key questions such as: What makes a 'good' solo show? How do I engage the audience? How should directors and writer-performers work together? And what's the best way of approaching a producer?

There's also invaluable advice on looking after yourself, coping with anxieties, dealing with reviews, and taking your show to the Edinburgh Fringe. With practical exercises throughout to help you put everything into action, this book is an indispensable toolkit for making your solo show a reality.

Lisa Carroll is a playwright, screenwriter and comedian, whose plays have been staged at Soho Theatre, the Arcola Theatre, and the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. Milly Thomas is an actor and writer whose plays have been staged at Theatre503, the Edinburgh Fringe, Soho Theatre, the West End's Trafalgar Studios and New York Theatre Workshop. Together, Lisa and Milly have taught regular solo-show workshops, including for training and creative organisation The Mono Box.

The Compact Guides are pocket-sized introductions for actors and theatremakers, each tackling a key topic in a clear and comprehensive way. Written by industry professionals with extensive hands-on experience of their subject, they provide you with maximum information in minimum time.

By: Lisa Carroll, Milly Thomas
Imprint: Nick Hern Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 111mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 177g
ISBN: 9781839040047
ISBN 10: 1839040041
Series: The Compact Guides
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 09 February 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lisa Carroll is a playwright, screenwriter and comedian, whose plays have been staged at Soho Theatre, the Arcola Theatre, and the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. They include The Misandrist (Arcola Theatre, London, 2023). She is the co-author, with Milly Thomas, of Making Your Solo Show: The Compact Guide (Nick Hern Books, 2023), and teaches regular solo-show workshops. Author photo by Ste Murray Milly Thomas is an actor and writer whose plays have been staged at Theatre503, the Edinburgh Fringe, Soho Theatre, New York Theatre Workshop and the West End's Trafalgar Studios. She is the co-author, with Lisa Carroll, of Making Your Solo Show: The Compact Guide (Nick Hern Books, 2023), and teaches regular solo-show workshops. Author photo by Faye Thomas

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Making Your Solo Show

The Compact Guide

Lisa Carroll, Milly Thomas

$23.99

Paperback

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