Great Monologues in Dialect for Young Actors (Ages 17 - 25) Volume II - Softcover

Kimberly Mohne Hill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1575257955 ISBN 13: 9781575257952

Publisher: Smith & Kraus, 2013

Synopsis

The monologues in volume two are taken from the five major dialect regionalisms to be studied: British, Irish, Latina/o, African Continent, and American South. While the plays represented in the selections can use the dialects of the regions in question, it is also possible that no dialect is required by the author. The monologue selections are meant to serve as an in-depth study into the literature, environment, culture, and language of a region.

About this title

About the Author:

Kimberly Mohne Hill received her MFA in Acting from the prestigious American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, CA where she subsequently apprenticed with master dialectician, Deborah Sussel. A native of the SF Bay area, Kimberly has been acting, teaching, directing and dialect coaching for over twenty years. Kimberly served on the faculty at A.C.T. in the Young Conservatory, Studio A.C.T. and the Master of Fine Acts at Santa Clara University. Along with teaching, directing and dialect coaching at SCU, Kimberly continues to act, direct and coach off-campus. Some exiting dialect projects she has recently coached include a Chennai, Indian Dialect, a New Castle, England, coal miner's dialect, multiple British and Irish dialects, and an interesting Middle-East/Saudi dialect for a new play. The study of dialects and regionalism continues to inspire Ms. Hill and she is excited to share her work with you in this fabulous and challenging collection of monologues!

Review:

The Monologues are great choices for actors either learning a dialect or who need to present one for an audition. The games take a lot of the fear of 'doing it right" out of early exploration. I have added to the book to my syllabus as highly recommended and often use the work in my teaching. --Lester Thomas Shane, Adjunct Professor, Pace University

Looking over the content of this new volume makes my heart sing, for she has continued her own personal quest to find the finest dramatic literature for her own work and now makes it available in this exciting Volume II. I consider her volume THE source for dialect work with young people. You won't be disappointed! --Craig Slaight, Resident Artist, Director, Young Conservatory, American Conservatory Theater

About this edition

• Publisher: Smith & Kraus
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1575257955
• ISBN 13: 9781575257952
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 333