100,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

Overnight NZ-wide delivery on all in-stock orders πŸš€

New Monologues for Men

Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
New Monologues for Men presents forty contemporary monologues drawn from recent plays published by Bloomsbury Methuen Drama. Selected by Geoffrey Colman for their relevance to drama school students and recent graduates, each piece is introduced with context about setting, character, and plot. The editor also offers performance tips and staging suggestions, helping actors make informed choices inspired by professional productions.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$3899
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This collection is ideal for aspiring male actors preparing auditions for drama schools or professional roles. It also serves directors, producers, and playwrights interested in contemporary drama, making it a versatile tool across the performing arts.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

This collection captures the best contemporary monologues for men, as well as celebrates the monologue as a piece for performance, with accompanying commentary engaging with real dramatic challenges and issues that the performer will face.

This collection captures the best contemporary monologues for men, as well as celebrates the monologue as a piece for performance, with accompanying commentary engaging with real dramatic challenges and issues that the performer will face.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

New Monologues for Men features forty monologues from plays published by Bloomsbury Methuen Drama recently. The monologues are selected by the editor, Geoffrey Colman, on account of their suitability and relevance to drama school students and recent graduates entering the profession.

Each monologue is preceded by an introductory paragraph, written by the editor, outlining the setting, character type, and point in the plot. Suggestions are offered for staging, performance decisions, points of significance in the text, and drawing on decisions made in professional productions.

This collection is the go-to resource for auditioning actors with an insatiable appetite for new, original and excellent material.

Series: Audition Speeches

View all

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Dr George Rodosthenous of the University of Leeds praises the collection as a vital resource that keeps young actors attuned to new writing and current trends. He highlights its appeal not just to actors auditioning for theatre, television, or film, but also to playwrights, directors, and producers seeking fresh material. The book may even boost interest in the original plays themselves.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472573476

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Contributors:

  • Edited by Geoffrey Colman

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 153g

Pages: 114

About the Author

Geoffrey Colman works as a professional acting coach in Theatre, Film and TV, having been Professor/Head of Acting at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama for many years. http://www.geoffcolman.com

More from Arts & Culture

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.