Audition Speeches for 6-16 Year Olds: 50 Audition Pieces for Actors and Actresses

Audition Speeches for 6-16 Year Olds: 50 Audition Pieces for Actors and Actresses

by JeanMarlow (Editor)

Synopsis

Intended for students and children taking part in speech and drama competitions and exams, this book contains a range of audition speeches. It includes female, male and unisex speeches selected from both plays and children's books. Where relevant the author has indicated how a speech could be shortened for younger children. There is also an introductory section with contributions from Alan Ayckbourn, Carol Schroder (teacher and examiner for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art), Richard Carpenter (TV writer) and Ed Wilson (Director of the National Youth Theatre) and senior casting directors for the RSC, TV and film. This edition has been freshly revised to include 10 new speeches from well known recent productions as well as children's books including Harry Potter. 'A superb compilation' Amateur Stage

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Published: 10 Jul 2008

ISBN 10: 071368772X
ISBN 13: 9780713687729
Book Overview: Extracts taken from recent and well known productions Speeches tried and tested by students Each speech has a short introduction, suggested age range and description of character.

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A superb compilation. - Amateur Stage


A superb compilation. Amateur Stage
A superb compilation. --Amateur Stage
Author Bio
Jean Marlow runs the Actors Theatre School in London. She is an experienced actress and teacher and the editor of several bestselling auditions speech guides.