It’s important for actors to understand that “acting” is very much an action word. Too often, those seeking work in the entertainment industry easily slip into the trap of working “at” acting more ...

Ever caught yourself reciting that one killer but lengthy speech from your favorite movie or TV show, like Meryl Streep's sermon on cerulean blue in The Devil Wears Prada? That's called a monologue, ...

This unique anthology provides a wealth of material for actors and acting students, and a wonderful overview of the best recent plays for anyone interested in theatre. The more than 150 monologues ...

One of the most common things actors are asked to do for an audition is to prepare a monologue. Right away you might start thinking of Shakespeare and begin the process of finding something from ...

Flashback to college: I’m sitting in the dining hall with my best friend Dave, and a student enters in a firefighter outfit. Assuming (and probably correctly) that this man is part of the ...