Zen and the art of the monologue /

Jay Sankey--stand-up comic, magician, and cartoonist--is back with another book for performers. Building on the success of his Zen and the Art of Stand-up Comedy, Jay is moving further into the uncharted wilds of solo performance

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Sankey, Jay, 1963-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Routledge, 2000
Subjects:	Dialogue Monologue PERFORMING ARTS > Theater > General Electronic books

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 The Monologue
What is a monologue?
chapter How does a monologue differ from a play?
chapter What is the difference between a monologue, a soliloquy, and a speech?
chapter What is the result of this kind of profound theatrical sharing?
chapter What sort of background do you bring to the study of monologuing?
chapter Is a speech the ultimate test of an actor's abilities?
chapter 2 The Script
How long does it take to write a monologue?
chapter If I am a strong performer, is my script really that important?
chapter How should I begin my monologue?
chapter 3 The Promotion
How can I promote my monologue?
chapter Should I enclose a gimmick with my press release and photo?
chapter How can I use a newspaper article to further promote myself?
chapter What if I get a good review?
chapter How do I promote myself to film and television producers?
chapter 4 The Stage
Do I need to be standing on a stage to perform a monologue?
chapter 5 The Rehearsal
chapter How should I rehearse?
chapter What can I do to help me remember my lines?
chapter Should I direct myself or have someone else direct me?
chapter 6 The Audience
Who should I invite to my first performance?
chapter 7 The Performance
Do I have to be an actor?
chapter Should I play a "character"?
chapter How can I give a great performance?
chapter How should I begin my monologue?
chapter During my monologue, what should I do when I want to stop talking about one subject and start talking about another?
chapter What about pacing?
chapter Do I have to have a "big ego" to perform a monologue?
chapter 8 The Television Production
Should I videotape my monologue?
chapter Interview with Paul McConvey
chapter What are some of the more common mistakes people make when producing monologues for television?
chapter A Sitting Meditation
chapter Fringe Festivals
United States
chapter Scotland
chapter Selected Bibliography and Videography
Books
chapter Video

Zen and the art of the monologue /

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