Playing Scenes — A Sourcebook for Performers

How to play great scenes from contemporary and classical theatre

Edited by Gerald Lee Ratliff

This collection of many of the world’s best scenes and monologs is more than just another scenebook. Each chapter includes discussion on playing the role, playing the style, and playing the performance. As part of the introduction to each chapter, there are creative vocal and physical exercises appropriate for each performance. The theatre book includes a chapter on audition scenes and performance hints for many types of scenes. Classical scenes include hints for acting in historical perspective. An invaluable drama text for all acting students.

(440 pages, 5½ x 8½, paperback)

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978-0-916260-89-7

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