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Author: Michael Bryher
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Imprint: Nick Hern Books
Weight: 0.486kg
ISBN: 9781848426764
ISBN 10: 1848426763
Pages: 392
Publication Date: 11 October 2018
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
The ultimate guide to auditions for young actors. Compiled of 75 excerpts from National Youth Theatre plays dating back to 1967, with the first play that the NYT commissioned themselves. Amongst this are instantly well known names, such as T S Elliot and Brian Friel, but it also samples a number of lesser-known but equally rich pieces. The real bonus of this particular library of suggested audition texts is the insight from NYT Associate Artist Michael Bryher. His unique perspective on how to tackle these pieces forensically unpicks each one, in turn unlocking advice that really does make the reader reach a greater understanding. This must-have guide is sure to bolster the confidence of those lining up to take part in auditions... stand outs as a carefully compiled, insightful and considered selection that offers a unique and often refreshing perspective on the broad selection of texts. --Broadway World
'Offers the broadest range of monologues in one place that I have ever seen... the advice on choosing suitable monologues, preparing them and how to approach the audition day itself is invaluable and presented in a positive and clearly supporting manner... I am not letting this collection out of my sight' * Drama Magazine * 'Packed with a plethora of useful information, insightful snippets from interviews with NYT alumnni and endlessly detailed guidance on bringing each text to life... A must-have for any department and an essential purchase for students undertaking any audition' * Teaching Drama * 'Accessible, inspiring and entertaining... I would defy any actor to not come away with a strong handful of speeches to investigate and learn' * BritishTheatre.com * 'This must-have guide is sure to bolster the confidence of those lining up to take part in auditions... stand outs as a carefully compiled, insightful and considered selection that offers a unique and often refreshing perspective on the broad selection of texts' * Broadway World * 'A useful book for anyone at the start of his or her journey towards an acting career' * Ink Pellet *
Author Information
Michael Bryher is a director and theatre-maker. He originally trained as an actor at the National Youth Theatre and LAMDA, and has since worked as a director and facilitator at many theatres across the country. He is the Artistic Director of Dumbshow, an ensemble company that he co-founded in 2007. He is the editor of National Youth Theatre Monologues: 75 Speeches for Auditions.
