Acting Solo: The Art of One-Man Shows
Product Description
Condition - Very Good
The item shows wear from consistent use but remains in good condition. It may arrive with damaged packaging or be repackaged.
Acting Solo: The Art of One-Man Shows
- Used Book in Good Condition
A cast of one: an actor's dream - or an actor's nightmare? An exploration of the one-person show, from its disreputable origins in 18th century England to Ruth Draper's monologues and the development of such popular shows as Julie Harris' The Belle of Amherst, John Gielgud's Ages of Man, Hal Holbrook's Mark Twain Tonight! and Spalding Gray's outlandish Swimming to Cambodia. Includes introduction by Julie Harris, interviews with actress Pat Carroll and playwright William Luce, rare photos, appendix of shows, bibliography, index.
Technical Specifications
You might also like
The Power of One: The Solo Play for Playwrights, Actors, and Directors
Your Name Here: An Actor and Writer's Guide to Solo Performance
Extreme Exposure: An Anthology of Solo Performance Texts from the Twentieth Century
Creating Solo Performance
Talk to Me: Listening Between the Lines
Creating Your Own Monologue
Getting Your Solo Act Together
Letters to a Young Artist: Straight-up Advice on Making a Life in the Arts-For Actors, Performers, Writers, and Artists of Every Kind
The Solo Performer's Journey: From the Page to the Stage