Classical Monologues For Women

This is a selection of forty great speeches drawn from landmark plays stretching from Greek and Roman theatre right through to those of the nineteenth century.

In this wide-ranging collection Chrys Salt has brought together a truly international compendium with generous selections from French, Spanish, Italian, German, Russian and Scandinavian theatre.

Classic speeches sit alongside lesser-known gems to guarantee a rich and rewarding collection for the actor.

This is an invaluable resource for acting classes, competitions, auditions and rehearsals.

Monologues of all types - both serious and comic, and suitable for actors of all ages - provide a dynamic challenge for all practitioners: the student, the amateur and professional.

A fuller appreciation of each speech is enhanced by the editor's introduction and commentaries, which set the plays and individual speeches in their dramatic and performance contexts.; From the editor of the bestselling volumes: Modern and Contemporary Monologues for Men and for Women; Unique in providing insightful commentary and guidance on every speech; Standard reading for drama schools, universities, and professional actors