In performance - J. V Mercanti

In this thoughtfully curated collection
teen actors preparing for an audition or searching for quality scenes to hone their chops will find a wealth of contemporary material from American and British plays. Almost all of the works are from the year 2000 to the recent 2014 Broadway production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in Night-Time
chosen from the point of view of a professional acting teacher
director
and casting director.Along with covering the basics of how to match the best monologue to the actor and how to approach the rehearsal and performance of the piece
the book provides a synopsis of each play
a character description
and a list of questions specific to each monologue that will direct the actor toward shaping a complex
honest
and thoughtful performance that has a strong emotional connection
a clear arc
and playable actions. There is also a brief lesson on appropriate rehearsal behavior and preparation.