{"product_id":"speak-the-speech-shakespeares-monologues-illuminated-paperback","title":"Speak the Speech!: Shakespeare's Monologues Illuminated - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRhona Silverbush\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSami Plotkin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most comprehensive sourcebook of Shakespeare's monologues ever available in one volume.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA detailed guide to approaching Shakespearean text, \u003ci\u003eSpeak the Speech \u003c\/i\u003e contains everything an actor needs to select and prepare a Shakespeare monologue for classwork, auditions, or performance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluded herein are over 150 monologues. Each one is placed in context with a brief introduction, is carefully punctuated in the manner that best illustrates its meaning, and is painstakingly and thoroughly annotated. Each is also accompanied by commentary that will spark the actor's imagination by exploring how the interrelationship of meter and the choice of words and sounds yields clues to character and performance. And throughout the book sidebars relate historical, topical, technical, and other useful and entertaining information relevant to the text. In addition, the authors include an overview of poetic and rhetorical elements, brief synopses of all the plays, and a comprehensive index along with other guidelines that will help readers locate the perfect monologue for their needs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than just an actor's toolkit, \u003ci\u003eSpeak the Speech \u003c\/i\u003e is also an entertaining resource that will help demystify Shakespeare's language for the student and theater lover alike.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhona Silverbush\u003c\/b\u003e studied theatre and psychology at Brandeis University and holds a law degree from Boston College Law School; she practiced asylum law before returning to her first loves, writing and the theatre. She has acted with regional theatre and Shakespeare companies, was adjunct faculty at Columbia University's Teachers College and currently teaches and coaches privately. She continues to write with Sami Plotkin and on her own and is also co-author with Carol Zeavin of the Terrific Toddlers series of picture books published by Magination Press, the children's book imprint of the American Psychological Association. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSami Plotkin\u003c\/b\u003e graduated summa cum laude from Brandeis University with a double major in Theatre Arts and English Literature, and honed her stagecraft in London under the tutelage of Royal Shakespeare Company members. She later earned her M.F.A. at Columbia University's School of the Arts. Sami has performed Shakespeare in the United States and on tour in Europe and the former Soviet Union. Since then she has taught Working with Shakespeare's Text at Michael Howard Studios, drama in New York City public schools, and guest workshops for middle and high school drama productions. She coaches privately and continues to write with Rhona Silverbush and on her own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe authors were awarded a grant from the Ludwig Vogelstein Foundation for Speak the Speech! in 1999.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1092\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9 x 9.2 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 18, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750279545120,"sku":"9780571211227","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/559a77bb6f2286a16e77c67641c5ef97.webp?v=1779947477","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/speak-the-speech-shakespeares-monologues-illuminated-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}