Performing the work of William Shakespeare can be daunting to new actors. Driven by language, the themes and plots are out of the ordinary - the very definition of outrageous. With exercises, improvisations, and coaching points, Parker helps actors use the words Shakespeare wrote as a tool to perform him.
How to Survive the 60-Second Audition
Focusing on the challenges of auditioning, this guide provides actors with essential strategies for delivering a compelling sixty-second monologue during "cattle call" auditions. It includes Q&As, practical tips, and insights from directors, along with a glossary of engaging actions to help actors connect with their material. The book emphasizes the process of finding, editing, and performing a monologue effectively, equipping readers with the tools to excel in auditions.
A Monologue is an Outrageous Situation! How to Survive the 60-Second Audition explains how to successfully tackle the "cattle call" acting audition with a sixty-second monologue. Through Q&As, tips, director’s notes, and a glossary full of outrageous actions meant to inspire the actor into truly connecting with the piece, this book shows actors where and how to find a monologue, edit it, and give the best audition possible.