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Jul 19, 2016 phylicia rashad performs scene from august wilson s gem of the ocean american masters on pbs duration. Each work in the series is set in a different decade, and depicts comic and tragic aspects of the africanamerican experience in the 20th century. Download female monologues here lasalle college of the arts you need to prepare two monologues one modern and one shakespeare. I am looking for a comedic n dramatic monologues from published plays, can anyone help me. Troy is fifty three years old a large man with thick, heavy hands. Set in 1904 pittsburgh, it is chronologically the first work in august wilsons decadebydecade cycle dramatizing the african american experience during the 20th centuryan unprecedented series that includes the pulitzer prizewinning plays fences and the piano lesson. Please refer to our audition guidelines for further assistance in preparing your piece. August wilson monologue competition 2017 meadows school. The frequency and length of the monologues also make for an exhausting performance it almost seems as if wilson is shouting from the mountain tops at the. The august wilson monologue competition enables students from all walks of life to discover august wilson s profound and deeply relevant works of art, study the craft of acting, explore their own creative voices, and learn more about our shared history and themselves. August wilson monologue contest east liberty presbyterian. Finding a monologue for drama class play author age style length the adventures of huckleberry finn mark twain 8 14 classical 2 3 min.
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