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Zen and the art of the monologue /

Jay Sankey--stand-up comic, magician, and cartoonist--is back with another book for performers. Building on the success of his Zen and the Art of Stand-up Comedy, Jay is moving further into the uncharted wilds of solo performance.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Sankey, Jay, 1963-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Routledge, 2000.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Chapter 1 The Monologue
  • What is a monologue?
  • chapter How does a monologue differ from a play?
  • chapter What is the difference between a monologue, a soliloquy, and a speech?
  • chapter What is the result of this kind of profound theatrical sharing?
  • chapter What sort of background do you bring to the study of monologuing?
  • chapter Is a speech the ultimate test of an actor's abilities?
  • chapter 2 The Script
  • How long does it take to write a monologue?
  • chapter If I am a strong performer, is my script really that important?
  • chapter How should I begin my monologue?
  • chapter 3 The Promotion
  • How can I promote my monologue?
  • chapter Should I enclose a gimmick with my press release and photo?
  • chapter How can I use a newspaper article to further promote myself?
  • chapter What if I get a good review?
  • chapter How do I promote myself to film and television producers?
  • chapter 4 The Stage
  • Do I need to be standing on a stage to perform a monologue?
  • chapter 5 The Rehearsal
  • chapter How should I rehearse?
  • chapter What can I do to help me remember my lines?
  • chapter Should I direct myself or have someone else direct me?
  • chapter 6 The Audience
  • Who should I invite to my first performance?
  • chapter 7 The Performance
  • Do I have to be an actor?
  • chapter Should I play a "character"?
  • chapter How can I give a great performance?
  • chapter How should I begin my monologue?
  • chapter During my monologue, what should I do when I want to stop talking about one subject and start talking about another?
  • chapter What about pacing?
  • chapter Do I have to have a "big ego" to perform a monologue?
  • chapter 8 The Television Production
  • Should I videotape my monologue?
  • chapter Interview with Paul McConvey
  • chapter What are some of the more common mistakes people make when producing monologues for television?
  • chapter A Sitting Meditation
  • chapter Fringe Festivals
  • United States
  • chapter Scotland
  • chapter Selected Bibliography and Videography
  • Books
  • chapter Video.