FACT: All emerging actors are looking for an advantage - well this is it! Never again do actors (or drama teachers) have to go searching for that ideal Monologue to work on. In this book there are plenty of choices between comedy and drama, for male and female actors. Whether using them for Theatre, Film or Television application, these Monologues will provide a refreshing approach to any performance. 30 ORIGINAL monologues written by Albert Jamae; professional writer/actor of 25 years. Perfect for Auditions, Workshops, Showreels or Competitions! Contains 10 monologues, each in 1,2 & 3 minute versions for total flexibility. WARNING: Some material contains course language and adult themes. CONTENTS: Dramatic List DAMAGE CONTROL: a politician attempts to reassure the public during a disaster. DUTY: an estranged father awakens to his duty as a parent. HOLDING ON: a single mother has had enough. LIFELINE: a mother/ father tries to convince the court they're a fit parent. SAFE PLACE: a lawyer tries to convince the court that a mother is unfit to have her kids. Comedy List DEADLY DAUGHTER: an embittered daughter delivers the eulogy. DIRECTOR'S FURY: a director struggles with an amateur cast doing Macbeth. MANLY BITS IN PIECES: a virgin trying to understand his sexuality. STALKER: a star struck fan unravels her (or his) obsession. THOU DOG: a courtly virgin declines a sexual offer from a sleazy suitor. Testimonials: "After endless hours searching for that 'right' monologue I stumbled across a real gem titled 'Director's Fury' penned by Albert Jamae. I have chosen to perform 'Director's Fury' at Manchester's Monologue Slam as it is a cracking no nonsense piece and will really grab an audience's attention, as well as this I have now been introduced to a marvelous collection of monologues that I plan use at many castings in the future. For those looking for a monologue that is a little bit different and individual but yet can still hold a good sense of reality, then Jamae is your man!" Leo Flanagan: Actor - Manchester, United Kingdom. "I have been teaching adults, teenagers, and youngsters 7-10 yrs old, recently for Industry Actors HQ in Brisbane, and have used a great deal of Albert Jamae's scripts in the workshops. The scripts are mercifully short, relevant and interesting, and most importantly, students relate to the situations. The scripts allow actors to make a variety of choices to enhance their performances. I thoroughly recommend these scripts to all drama teachers, casting people, and of course actors who should have the volumes online and in hard copy waiting for that time when they have to produce a monologue at a moment's notice!" Sue Manger: Casting Associate - McLeod's Daughters. Casting Director - The Young Doctors, Bellamy, and Australia's Most Wanted. "Hooray for an original Australian audition manual! This will be a great addition to any Australian actor's bag of tricks; concise, entertaining and in our own vernacular." Caitlin MacDougall: Actress - The Alice, Always Greener "This audition manual is a great idea and a must for every actor. There are few around for an Australian market and few that are as simple and straight forward in delivery and style. It will also be a useful tool for Casting Directors, with unique and interesting pieces to work with in order to see various actor's strengths and weaknesses." Wizzy Evans: Casting Director - The Secret Life of Us, Last Man Standing

1-3 Minute Monologues Volume A is a book of completely new and original audition monologues. They are mostly suitable for everyone, no matter your age, gender, or cultural background, with a mix of comedy, drama, and subject matter.

Audition monologues selected from plays first published in American theatre magazine since 1985.

One Act Play, Dark Comedy. Cast: 3 women, 2 men.Synopsis: Jill's husband Charles mysteriously disappears after she refuses to grant him a divorce. Concerned something has happened to her husband, Jill follows a string of clues to try and find out the secret Charles was keeping from her.

"If brevity is the soul of a good audition, then these titles will prove a great resource." - CHOICEActors looking for short pieces to work on in class or to use for auditions need look no further. This volume is loaded with choices from contemporary and classic plays, novels, and stories. Shakespeare, Molière, and Chekhov are represented, along with contemporary writers such as Philip Roth and Steve Tesich. Many of the monologues in this book are from less well-known authors, making it the perfect choice for actors looking for something fresh¿something auditioners have never seen before.JOHN CAPECCI holds a Ph.D. in Speech Communication and has nearly twenty years experience coaching, teaching, and presenting public performances. John has taught communication techniques and performance theory and practice to high school, undergraduate, graduate, and adult learners. He also has published essays on the performance of literature.IRENE ZIEGLER ASTON is an actor, teacher, playwright, and novelist. Most recently, she played Maggie Runyon in The Contender (nominated for two academy awards) and can currently be seen as Mrs. Laughlin in Showtime¿s series, Going to California. She has taught speech, oral interpretation, and acting at Eastern Michigan University, Old Dominion University, and the University of Richmond, where she was an Artist in Residence.John and Irene have co-edited The Ultimate Audition Book II: 222 Monologues from Literature, Two Minutes and Under; The Ultimate Audition Book III: 222 Monologues, Two Minutes and Under from the Movies; and The Ultimate Audition Book IV: 222 Monologues, Two Minutes and Under.

A play in one act. Comedy. Cast: 3 women, 3 men. Synopsis: Andrew has thrown a house party in hopes that the girl of his dreams, Marisa, will attend. Once he learns she is somewhere in his home, he becomes set on winning her heart. Matters are complicated when Chuck arrives bent on the same goal, followed by Jill who reveals her ex boyfriend is pursuing Marisa. Beatrice (aka "Benny"), a tom-boy, watches on amused as her peers become more and more frenzied over the unbearably hot object of their affections. When Marisa finally enters, passions run high and Chuck is almost killed! In the end, an unexpected twist unites Marisa with her true love.

Childhood is a time of unexcelled wonder and imagination. These 60 monologues by children's playwright L.E. McCullough focus on the magical moments of delight and discovery that make being a kid one of the best things anyone ever does. This collection of 60 one-minute monologues contains fun and imaginative monologues for children.

Audition monologues selected from plays first published in American theatre magazine since 1985.

Quiche Isn't Sexy. A Play in One Act by Gabriel Davis. Cast: 3 Women, 3 Men. Synopsis: Jay, a burger addict, joins Meat Eaters Anonymous where he meets and falls for Jackie, a recovering lamb addict. At first, Jay serenades Jackie with vegetarian fare. However, it isn't long before the two backslide into meat addiction and launch a food truck pushing the very product they had sworn off. While they try to hide the truth from their support group, news of their successful business spreads fast, placing the entire group's anti-meat resolve in jeopardy.