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Small Explosions

Bold and Combustible New Monologues for All Ages and Genders
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Small Explosions showcases over ninety original monologues by renowned playwright Adam Szymkowicz. Each piece is crafted to deliver a powerful emotional impact within just one minute, capturing a wide spectrum of human experience—from laughter and heartbreak to moments of revelation and confusion. These concise, dynamic monologues serve as ideal audition material or acting exercises, designed to leave a lasting impression without overstaying their welcome.
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This collection is perfect for actors seeking compelling, memorable monologues for auditions or practice, as well as educators looking for versatile material to develop performance skills. Fans of contemporary theatre and playwrights interested in mastering the art of dramatic brevity will also find this work invaluable.

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Over ninety searing new monologues from acclaimed playwright Adam Szymkowicz, traversing the extremes of heartbreak and joy across a range of moods and voices

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

One minute: that’s all the time an actor needs to make a scorching impression—to pull in an audience, make them care, laugh, cry, remind them that life is worth living, or help them forget that life is hard.

Small Explosions collects more than ninety entirely new monologues from acclaimed playwright Adam Szymkowicz (Hearts Like Fists, Clown Bar, Pretty Theft). Short, punchy, and thoroughly memorable, they traverse the extremes of heartbreak and joy, epiphany, and bewilderment, across a range of moods and voices.

Perfect as audition pieces or training exercises, they hit hard, make their mark, and just as quickly get out of the way, leaving an indelible impression.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781493071371

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Applause Theatre Book Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 141g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Adam Szymkowicz's plays have been produced throughout the United States and in sixteen countries. Twenty of his plays are published. He holds graduate degrees from Columbia and Juilliard and has interviewed over 1,100 playwrights on his blog. www.adamszymkowicz.com

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