Brief Description
From Renaissance to contemporary drama, the author has chosen pieces that vary in tone and style to compliment the needs of the young actor.
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Selected by Anne Harvey, an experienced actress, director, writer and adjudicator, these scenes are suitable for performance at auditions, solo acting classes, festivals and examinations. Ranging from Renaissance to contemporary literature, the pieces are varied in content, tone and style and are equipped with an introduction setting the context.
Writers include: Edward Bond, Ken Campbell, David Crampton, Caryl Churchill, Noel Coward, Monica Dickens, Lisa Evans, Dario Fo, John Ford, David Hare, Jonathan Harvey, Lillian Hellman, Adrian Henri, Robert Holman, Moliere, Willy Russell, Diane Samuels, G B Shaw, David Storey, Frank Wedekind and many more
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The Methuen Book of Duologues for Young Actors is a selection of scenes for actors aged eleven years and above. Selected by Anne Harvey, an experienced writer, teacher and adjudicator, these scenes are suitable for performance at auditions, acting classes, festivals and examinations. Ranging from Renaissance to contemporary plays, the scenes are varied in subject, tone and style and are equipped with an introduction setting the context.
