A guide to scenes & monologues from Shakespeare and his contemporaries

A guide to scenes & monologues from Shakespeare and his contemporaries

by Kurt Daw

1998

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For the actor looking for classical material for scene study, monologue work, or auditions, this volume is the most extensive guide available to the repertoire of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. It is a complete guide to more than six hundred playable scenes and monologues from the theatre of Shakespeare's time.

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    Which historical era or contemporary playwright of Shakespeare surprised you the most in terms of thematic depth and playability within this guide?

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