A challenging, wide-ranging collection of monologues from history s greatest dramatic works
From the stately and poetic Greek tragedies to the lively, bawdy Restoration comedies, the classical repertoire is a treasure trove of often-overlooked materials for male and female, young and old. The solo pieces collected here vary widely in mood, style, and level of challenge; they include a generous supply of Shakespeare and his contemporaries; and they re fleshed out with brief plot synopses and valuable historical material. Stefan Rudnicki, an accomplished actor, director, and teacher,...

A diverse collection of monologues featuring the voices of women through the ages
Drawn from poetry, fiction, diaries, journals, and documents of public record, these selections, although not originally intended for theatrical or cinematic performances, offer unique dramatic opportunities for actors, speakers, students, or anyone interested in women s studies.
Stefan Rudnicki has brought together selections from well-known as well as obscure authors, providing a tremendous range of women s perspectives from a variety of sources: poems by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Emily...