Zen and the art of the monologue / Jay Sankey.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-162).

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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.

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.

English.

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