The Official Monologue Guide to Securing Agents, Managers, and Roles

Finally, a source that the modern day actor can relate to has arrived. "The Official Monologue Guide to Securing Agents, Managers, and Roles” includes laugh out loud comedic monologues, thought provoking dramatic pieces, and revolutionary acting techniques to help the tenacious actor deliver a strong performance. The monologues included in this text cover all the necessities required to gain the attention of a casting agent or the eye of a talent representative. Each and every monologue is unique, deep, concise, contemporary, and most of all real! The characters you’ll find throughout “The Official Monologue Guide” can easily grace the screens of HBO, Nickelodeon, Lifetime, FOX, and NBC. There are fun, moving, and passionate pieces for actors of all ages within the pages of this book. From the woman who pleads to have her sick child examined by a doctor in “Uninsured” to a teenager who asks mommy for girl advice in “Help Please” - everyone is bound to have a monologue they can relate to and bring to life.

All the monologues found in “The Official Monologue Guide” are under two minutes. This allows for you to perform one dramatic and one comedic monologue during a five minute audition slot. The monologues were designed to be under two minutes each to allow the actor a buffer if he should slightly go over in one or both monologues. With the built-in buffer the actor should still be able to complete two monologues in a five minute span. If you utilize the tips and exercises provided in this book you are bound to make a remarkable impact on all those witnessing your artistry come to life. As an added bonus, a comprehensive list of 175 agents and managers has been included at the close of this book to aid you in your search for representation. As you will come to know, "The Official Monologue Guide to Securing Agents, Managers, and Roles” will become your acting coach, cheerleader, and support system while you hone your acting chops.