<![CDATA[Audubon Strings, LLC: New Products - Acting Series]]> https://www.audubonstrings.com Wed, 06 May 2026 05:36:10 +0000 <![CDATA[In Performance]]> https://www.audubonstrings.com/in-performance/ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 16:32:30 +0000 https://www.audubonstrings.com/in-performance/ Contemporary Monologues for Teens. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 200 pages. Published by Applause Books. 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.

Contemporary Monologues for Teens. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 200 pages. Published by Applause Books.

In this thoughtfully curated collection, te..

Price: $16.99

]]> Contemporary Monologues for Teens. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 200 pages. Published by Applause Books. 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.

Contemporary Monologues for Teens. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 200 pages. Published by Applause Books.

In this thoughtfully curated collection, te..

Price: $16.99

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Contemporary Monologues for Teens. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 200 pages. Published by Applause Books.

In this thoughtfully curated collection, te..]]> <![CDATA[The Shakespeare Audition]]> https://www.audubonstrings.com/the-shakespeare-audition/ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 21:00:45 +0000 https://www.audubonstrings.com/the-shakespeare-audition/ How to Get Over Your Fear, Find the Right Piece, and Have a Great Audition. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 128 pages. Published by Applause Books. Have a classical audition coming up? Don't know the plays or where to start? The Shakespeare Audition is here to help! Classical auditions terrify many actors, and yet they are required all the time. Whether for group auditions or graduate school, every actor needs a good classical piece in his or her arsenal. There have been many books written about acting Shakespeare, but until now there hasn't been a concise, easy-to-access guide to assist the terrified and time-pressed actor in navigating all the aspects of a classical audition. From overcoming the fear of acting Shakespeare to selecting the right material to tips on performing a classical piece – this book is your go-to guide to a successful and compelling audition.

How to Get Over Your Fear, Find the Right Piece, and Have a Great Audition. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 128 pages. Published by Applause Books.

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]]> How to Get Over Your Fear, Find the Right Piece, and Have a Great Audition. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 128 pages. Published by Applause Books. Have a classical audition coming up? Don't know the plays or where to start? The Shakespeare Audition is here to help! Classical auditions terrify many actors, and yet they are required all the time. Whether for group auditions or graduate school, every actor needs a good classical piece in his or her arsenal. There have been many books written about acting Shakespeare, but until now there hasn't been a concise, easy-to-access guide to assist the terrified and time-pressed actor in navigating all the aspects of a classical audition. From overcoming the fear of acting Shakespeare to selecting the right material to tips on performing a classical piece – this book is your go-to guide to a successful and compelling audition.

How to Get Over Your Fear, Find the Right Piece, and Have a Great Audition. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 128 pages. Published by Applause Books.

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How to Get Over Your Fear, Find the Right Piece, and Have a Great Audition. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 128 pages. Published by Applause Books.

Ha..]]> <![CDATA[Best Contemporary Monologues for Kids Ages 7-15]]> https://www.audubonstrings.com/best-contemporary-monologues-for-kids-ages-7-15/ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 20:55:13 +0000 https://www.audubonstrings.com/best-contemporary-monologues-for-kids-ages-7-15/ Edited by Lawrence Harbison. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 160 pages. Published by Applause Books. Inside these pages, aspiring young performers will find 75 challenging monologues just right for kids. All of the pieces are about subjects appropriate for production in schools – much of it “serious and challenging” – which will interest child performers without offending administrators, teachers, or parents. Some are comical, some are dramatic, and some are seriocomic (a little bit of both). Most of the monologues are from plays, and some are original pieces written especially for this book. Despite the listed age of each character, these monologue can all be performed by kids of any age. The collection features wonderful monologues by some of our finest playwrights, such as Don Nigro, Cassandra Lewis, Reina Hardy, Kayla Cagan, Jenny Lyn Bader, Eric Coble, Glenn Alterman, Constance Congdon, and Barbara Dana. It also highlights exciting up-and-comers, such as Sharon Goldner, Gabriel David, Deanna Alisa Ableser, Martha Patterson, David Eliet, Connie Schindewolf, Mark Lambeck, and Phoebe Farmer.

Edited by Lawrence Harbison. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 160 pages. Published by Applause Books.

Inside these pages, aspiring young performers will find 75..

Price: $16.99

]]> Edited by Lawrence Harbison. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 160 pages. Published by Applause Books. Inside these pages, aspiring young performers will find 75 challenging monologues just right for kids. All of the pieces are about subjects appropriate for production in schools – much of it “serious and challenging” – which will interest child performers without offending administrators, teachers, or parents. Some are comical, some are dramatic, and some are seriocomic (a little bit of both). Most of the monologues are from plays, and some are original pieces written especially for this book. Despite the listed age of each character, these monologue can all be performed by kids of any age. The collection features wonderful monologues by some of our finest playwrights, such as Don Nigro, Cassandra Lewis, Reina Hardy, Kayla Cagan, Jenny Lyn Bader, Eric Coble, Glenn Alterman, Constance Congdon, and Barbara Dana. It also highlights exciting up-and-comers, such as Sharon Goldner, Gabriel David, Deanna Alisa Ableser, Martha Patterson, David Eliet, Connie Schindewolf, Mark Lambeck, and Phoebe Farmer.

Edited by Lawrence Harbison. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 160 pages. Published by Applause Books.

Inside these pages, aspiring young performers will find 75..

Price: $16.99

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Edited by Lawrence Harbison. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 160 pages. Published by Applause Books.

Inside these pages, aspiring young performers will find 75..]]> <![CDATA[More 10-Minute Plays for Teens]]> https://www.audubonstrings.com/more-10-minute-plays-for-teens/ Fri, 30 Oct 2015 20:47:13 +0000 https://www.audubonstrings.com/more-10-minute-plays-for-teens/ Edited by Lawrence Harbison. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 176 pages. Published by Applause Books. In More 10-Minute Plays for Teens, young thespians will find terrific plays by some of our most prominent playwrights – such as Don Nigro, Sherry Kramer, and Kayla Cagan, and by others less well known but equally terrific such as Wayne Paul Mattingly, Lesley Anne Moreau, Elayne Heilveil, and Barry Ernst. This selection of 10-minute plays provides a variety of teenage characters and situations for young actors to explore. Some of the plays are challenging and touch on tougher topics while others maintain a light-hearted tone. It is an essential addition to a young actor's collection! More 10-Minute Plays for Teens is ideal for theater students, youth groups, and acting classes.

Edited by Lawrence Harbison. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 176 pages. Published by Applause Books.

In More 10-Minute Plays for Teens, young thespian..

Price: $9.99

]]> Edited by Lawrence Harbison. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 176 pages. Published by Applause Books. In More 10-Minute Plays for Teens, young thespians will find terrific plays by some of our most prominent playwrights – such as Don Nigro, Sherry Kramer, and Kayla Cagan, and by others less well known but equally terrific such as Wayne Paul Mattingly, Lesley Anne Moreau, Elayne Heilveil, and Barry Ernst. This selection of 10-minute plays provides a variety of teenage characters and situations for young actors to explore. Some of the plays are challenging and touch on tougher topics while others maintain a light-hearted tone. It is an essential addition to a young actor's collection! More 10-Minute Plays for Teens is ideal for theater students, youth groups, and acting classes.

Edited by Lawrence Harbison. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 176 pages. Published by Applause Books.

In More 10-Minute Plays for Teens, young thespian..

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Edited by Lawrence Harbison. Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 176 pages. Published by Applause Books.

In More 10-Minute Plays for Teens, young thespian..]]> <![CDATA[Fundamental Acting]]> https://www.audubonstrings.com/fundamental-acting/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 18:58:04 +0000 https://www.audubonstrings.com/fundamental-acting/ Fundamental Acting (A Practical Guide). Applause Books. Softcover. 166 pages. Applause Books #1557833044. Published by Applause Books. Aimed at the beginning acting student, this book takes a commonsense approach to the craft, building on basic techniques in the first part and then going on to cover two distinct types of theater; comedy and Shakespearean verse. Kuritz introduces basic acting techniques through a series of simple exercises. the section on verse analyzes accent and rhythm with examples of dialog, while the comedy chapter lists 15 examples of comic situations, along with definitions and examples of comic figures of speech. Warm-up exercises, comic dialect guidelines, and a general stage terminology contribute to the usefulness of the book. Recommended for theater arts collections in public, high school and college libraries.

Fundamental Acting (A Practical Guide). Applause Books. Softcover. 166 pages. Applause Books #1557833044. Published by Applause Books.

Aimed at the beginning acting student, this book takes a commonsense approach to the craft, ..

Price: $24.99

]]> Fundamental Acting (A Practical Guide). Applause Books. Softcover. 166 pages. Applause Books #1557833044. Published by Applause Books. Aimed at the beginning acting student, this book takes a commonsense approach to the craft, building on basic techniques in the first part and then going on to cover two distinct types of theater; comedy and Shakespearean verse. Kuritz introduces basic acting techniques through a series of simple exercises. the section on verse analyzes accent and rhythm with examples of dialog, while the comedy chapter lists 15 examples of comic situations, along with definitions and examples of comic figures of speech. Warm-up exercises, comic dialect guidelines, and a general stage terminology contribute to the usefulness of the book. Recommended for theater arts collections in public, high school and college libraries.

Fundamental Acting (A Practical Guide). Applause Books. Softcover. 166 pages. Applause Books #1557833044. Published by Applause Books.

Aimed at the beginning acting student, this book takes a commonsense approach to the craft, ..

Price: $24.99

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Fundamental Acting (A Practical Guide). Applause Books. Softcover. 166 pages. Applause Books #1557833044. Published by Applause Books.

Aimed at the beginning acting student, this book takes a commonsense approach to the craft, ..]]> <![CDATA[The Actor and the Text ]]> https://www.audubonstrings.com/the-actor-and-the-text/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 18:26:03 +0000 https://www.audubonstrings.com/the-actor-and-the-text/ The Actor and the Text applause Acting Series. Softcover. 304 pages. Applause Books #1557831386. Published by Applause Books. These words of Cicely Berry, the voice director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, speak to anyone who needs to speak his or her piece – in any arena, at sales meetings or religious revivals. Berry's book will insure that the speaker and the text gets heard – accurately and with true emotional range. Never again will one be accused of simply “reading a prepared statement.” Berry's exercises to develop relaxation, breathing and muscular control will literally help everyone breathe easier when confronting the printed page.

The Actor and the Text applause Acting Series. Softcover. 304 pages. Applause Books #1557831386. Published by Applause Books.

These words of Cicely Berry, the voice director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, speak to anyone who..

Price: $22.99

]]> The Actor and the Text applause Acting Series. Softcover. 304 pages. Applause Books #1557831386. Published by Applause Books. These words of Cicely Berry, the voice director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, speak to anyone who needs to speak his or her piece – in any arena, at sales meetings or religious revivals. Berry's book will insure that the speaker and the text gets heard – accurately and with true emotional range. Never again will one be accused of simply “reading a prepared statement.” Berry's exercises to develop relaxation, breathing and muscular control will literally help everyone breathe easier when confronting the printed page.

The Actor and the Text applause Acting Series. Softcover. 304 pages. Applause Books #1557831386. Published by Applause Books.

These words of Cicely Berry, the voice director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, speak to anyone who..

Price: $22.99

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The Actor and the Text applause Acting Series. Softcover. 304 pages. Applause Books #1557831386. Published by Applause Books.

These words of Cicely Berry, the voice director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, speak to anyone who..]]> <![CDATA[The Craftsmen of Dionysus ]]> https://www.audubonstrings.com/the-craftsmen-of-dionysus/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 18:21:11 +0000 https://www.audubonstrings.com/the-craftsmen-of-dionysus/ The Craftsmen of Dionysus (An Approach to Acting). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 256 pages. Applause Books #1557831556. Published by Applause Books. This book, by Jerome Rockwood and endorsed by actors such as Bruce Willis and Burgess Meredith, has been praised as the best acting textbook on the market today. It covers auditioning, blocking, relaxing, improvisation, standard stage speech, dialects and accents, movement in period plays, and much more.

The Craftsmen of Dionysus (An Approach to Acting). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 256 pages. Applause Books #1557831556. Published by Applause Books.

This book, by Jerome Rockwood and endorsed by actors such as Bruce Willis..

Price: $19.99

]]> The Craftsmen of Dionysus (An Approach to Acting). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 256 pages. Applause Books #1557831556. Published by Applause Books. This book, by Jerome Rockwood and endorsed by actors such as Bruce Willis and Burgess Meredith, has been praised as the best acting textbook on the market today. It covers auditioning, blocking, relaxing, improvisation, standard stage speech, dialects and accents, movement in period plays, and much more.

The Craftsmen of Dionysus (An Approach to Acting). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 256 pages. Applause Books #1557831556. Published by Applause Books.

This book, by Jerome Rockwood and endorsed by actors such as Bruce Willis..

Price: $19.99

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The Craftsmen of Dionysus (An Approach to Acting). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 256 pages. Applause Books #1557831556. Published by Applause Books.

This book, by Jerome Rockwood and endorsed by actors such as Bruce Willis..]]> <![CDATA[Acting in Film (An Actor's Take on Movie Making)]]> https://www.audubonstrings.com/acting-in-film-an-actors-take-on-movie-making/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 18:16:25 +0000 https://www.audubonstrings.com/acting-in-film-an-actors-take-on-movie-making/ Acting in Film (An Actor's Take on Movie Making). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 168 pages. Published by Applause Books. A master actor who's appeared in an enormous number of films, starring with everyone from Nicholson to Kermit the Frog, Michael Caine is uniquely qualified to provide his view of making movies. This new revised and expanded edition features great photos throughout, with chapters on: Preparation, In Front of the Camera – Before You Shoot, The Take, Characters, Directors, On Being a Star, and much more. “Remarkable material ... A treasure ... I'm not going to be looking at performances quite the same way ... FASCINATING!” – Gene Siskel.

Acting in Film (An Actor's Take on Movie Making). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 168 pages. Published by Applause Books.

A master actor who's appeared in an enormous number of films, starring with everyone from Nicholson to..

Price: $19.99

]]> Acting in Film (An Actor's Take on Movie Making). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 168 pages. Published by Applause Books. A master actor who's appeared in an enormous number of films, starring with everyone from Nicholson to Kermit the Frog, Michael Caine is uniquely qualified to provide his view of making movies. This new revised and expanded edition features great photos throughout, with chapters on: Preparation, In Front of the Camera – Before You Shoot, The Take, Characters, Directors, On Being a Star, and much more. “Remarkable material ... A treasure ... I'm not going to be looking at performances quite the same way ... FASCINATING!” – Gene Siskel.

Acting in Film (An Actor's Take on Movie Making). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 168 pages. Published by Applause Books.

A master actor who's appeared in an enormous number of films, starring with everyone from Nicholson to..

Price: $19.99

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Acting in Film (An Actor's Take on Movie Making). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 168 pages. Published by Applause Books.

A master actor who's appeared in an enormous number of films, starring with everyone from Nicholson to..]]> <![CDATA[Directing the Action ]]> https://www.audubonstrings.com/directing-the-action/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:58:32 +0000 https://www.audubonstrings.com/directing-the-action/ Directing the Action (Acting and Directing in the Contemporary Theatre). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 196 pages. Applause Books #155783072X. Published by Applause Books. Every actor and director who enters the orbit of Marowitz's major work will find himself challenged to a deeper understanding of his art and propelled into further realms of exploration on his/her own. Marowitz meditates on all the sacred precepts of theatre practice including auditions, casting, design, rehearsal, actor psychology, dramaturgy, and the text.

Directing the Action (Acting and Directing in the Contemporary Theatre). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 196 pages. Applause Books #155783072X. Published by Applause Books.

Every actor and director who enters the orbit of Ma..

Price: $18.99

]]> Directing the Action (Acting and Directing in the Contemporary Theatre). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 196 pages. Applause Books #155783072X. Published by Applause Books. Every actor and director who enters the orbit of Marowitz's major work will find himself challenged to a deeper understanding of his art and propelled into further realms of exploration on his/her own. Marowitz meditates on all the sacred precepts of theatre practice including auditions, casting, design, rehearsal, actor psychology, dramaturgy, and the text.

Directing the Action (Acting and Directing in the Contemporary Theatre). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 196 pages. Applause Books #155783072X. Published by Applause Books.

Every actor and director who enters the orbit of Ma..

Price: $18.99

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Directing the Action (Acting and Directing in the Contemporary Theatre). Applause Acting Series. Softcover. 196 pages. Applause Books #155783072X. Published by Applause Books.

Every actor and director who enters the orbit of Ma..]]> <![CDATA[Duo! Best Scenes for the 90s]]> https://www.audubonstrings.com/duo-best-scenes-for-the-90s/ Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:07:19 +0000 https://www.audubonstrings.com/duo-best-scenes-for-the-90s/ Duo! Best Scenes for the 90s applause Acting Series. Softcover. 532 pages. Applause Books #1557830304. Published by Applause Books. Over one-hundred and thirty great scenes erupt from page to stage in this addition to the Applause Acting Series. Each scene has been selected as a freestanding dramatic unit offering two actors a wide range of theatrical challenge and opportunity. Each scene is set up with a synopsis of the play, character descriptions and notes on how to propel the scene to full power outside the context of the play. DUO! offers a full spectrum of age, region, genre, character, level of difficulty, and non-traditional casting potential.

Duo! Best Scenes for the 90s applause Acting Series. Softcover. 532 pages. Applause Books #1557830304. Published by Applause Books.

Over one-hundred and thirty great scenes erupt from page to stage in this addition to the Appla..

Price: $18.99

]]> Duo! Best Scenes for the 90s applause Acting Series. Softcover. 532 pages. Applause Books #1557830304. Published by Applause Books. Over one-hundred and thirty great scenes erupt from page to stage in this addition to the Applause Acting Series. Each scene has been selected as a freestanding dramatic unit offering two actors a wide range of theatrical challenge and opportunity. Each scene is set up with a synopsis of the play, character descriptions and notes on how to propel the scene to full power outside the context of the play. DUO! offers a full spectrum of age, region, genre, character, level of difficulty, and non-traditional casting potential.

Duo! Best Scenes for the 90s applause Acting Series. Softcover. 532 pages. Applause Books #1557830304. Published by Applause Books.

Over one-hundred and thirty great scenes erupt from page to stage in this addition to the Appla..

Price: $18.99

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Duo! Best Scenes for the 90s applause Acting Series. Softcover. 532 pages. Applause Books #1557830304. Published by Applause Books.

Over one-hundred and thirty great scenes erupt from page to stage in this addition to the Appla..]]>