DONNA DALEY AND JULIE HALSTON“MONOLOGUES FOR SHOW-OFFS,”
74 ORIGINAL, NEW MONOLOGUES FOR ALL ACTORS
CREATED BY DONNA DALEY & JULIE HALSTON
Attention: All Actors. Prepare to SHOW OFF!
Monologues for Show-offs (Heinemann, 2008, Portsmouth, NH) was created by actor/writer/director Donna Daley and actress/writer/comedienne Julie Halston, two theater veterans who have written 74 fun, bold and brassy original monologues for men and women.
This book is every aspiring and established actor’s dream – that includes not only brand new monologues but helpful performance notes and smart advice on auditioning from top industry professionals. The book sells for $14.95 and can be purchased on any of the following websites: http://www.heinemanndrama.com/, http://www.amazon.com/, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/.
“There’s a window of opportunity at your audition to dig in fast and show personality”, says Donna. “It’s important to establish the scene from the moment the actor speaks. Bold choices are built in. All the elements that help you pop.”
“Donna and I know from experience auditioning is tough enough,” says Julie. “But when an actor connects with something fresh and vibrant – everyone remembers you.”
Monologues for Show-offs has already been applauded by members of the industry, including authors, playwrights, actors, directors and producers.
“I love this book and recommend it to actors of all levels!”
Brian O’Neil, Acting as a Business: Strategies for Success
“Buy this Book! It is a clever mix of fresh and wildly inventive monologues. The casting call will never be the same. Producers rejoice! Laughter and joy returns to the audition!”
Jeff Sharp, Film Producer, Boys Don’t Cry
“Finally! Original monologues that are actually original. These gals know how to write sharp, witty material. The laughter and tears are all in the right places!
Charles Busch, Playwright/Actor
Donna Daley and Julie Halston have known each other for years and have collaborated on several projects before Monologues for Show-offs, among them the animated short Open Call and a new book for young people.
Donna Daley has worked extensively as an actor and writer. She is the co-author of Mama Drama (Samuel French), originally presented Off Broadway at the Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Cleveland Playhouse. She is represented in Best Scenes for the Nineties (Applause Theatre and Cinema Books). She developed and directed Beat: a Subway Cop’s Comedy that became the UPN sitcom Diresta. Her play The Misconception of Iggy was presented at Polaris North, MCC and The Actor’s Studio with Anne Meara. She developed and directed the NYC production of Stephanie Musnick’s one-woman show A Saint for All Wash Cycles, She was a contributing writer and created voices for such award winning animated series as Sky Dancers and Dragon Flyz on ABC, Vanpires on FOX and Happiness: The Secret of the Loch. She was a 2004 Writer in Residence at the New Harmony Project with her play deeply Shallow.
74 ORIGINAL, NEW MONOLOGUES FOR ALL ACTORS
CREATED BY DONNA DALEY & JULIE HALSTON
Attention: All Actors. Prepare to SHOW OFF!
Monologues for Show-offs (Heinemann, 2008, Portsmouth, NH) was created by actor/writer/director Donna Daley and actress/writer/comedienne Julie Halston, two theater veterans who have written 74 fun, bold and brassy original monologues for men and women.
This book is every aspiring and established actor’s dream – that includes not only brand new monologues but helpful performance notes and smart advice on auditioning from top industry professionals. The book sells for $14.95 and can be purchased on any of the following websites: http://www.heinemanndrama.com/, http://www.amazon.com/, http://www.barnesandnoble.com/.
“There’s a window of opportunity at your audition to dig in fast and show personality”, says Donna. “It’s important to establish the scene from the moment the actor speaks. Bold choices are built in. All the elements that help you pop.”
“Donna and I know from experience auditioning is tough enough,” says Julie. “But when an actor connects with something fresh and vibrant – everyone remembers you.”
Monologues for Show-offs has already been applauded by members of the industry, including authors, playwrights, actors, directors and producers.
“I love this book and recommend it to actors of all levels!”
Brian O’Neil, Acting as a Business: Strategies for Success
“Buy this Book! It is a clever mix of fresh and wildly inventive monologues. The casting call will never be the same. Producers rejoice! Laughter and joy returns to the audition!”
Jeff Sharp, Film Producer, Boys Don’t Cry
“Finally! Original monologues that are actually original. These gals know how to write sharp, witty material. The laughter and tears are all in the right places!
Charles Busch, Playwright/Actor
Donna Daley and Julie Halston have known each other for years and have collaborated on several projects before Monologues for Show-offs, among them the animated short Open Call and a new book for young people.
Donna Daley has worked extensively as an actor and writer. She is the co-author of Mama Drama (Samuel French), originally presented Off Broadway at the Ensemble Studio Theatre and the Cleveland Playhouse. She is represented in Best Scenes for the Nineties (Applause Theatre and Cinema Books). She developed and directed Beat: a Subway Cop’s Comedy that became the UPN sitcom Diresta. Her play The Misconception of Iggy was presented at Polaris North, MCC and The Actor’s Studio with Anne Meara. She developed and directed the NYC production of Stephanie Musnick’s one-woman show A Saint for All Wash Cycles, She was a contributing writer and created voices for such award winning animated series as Sky Dancers and Dragon Flyz on ABC, Vanpires on FOX and Happiness: The Secret of the Loch. She was a 2004 Writer in Residence at the New Harmony Project with her play deeply Shallow.
Julie Halston (http://www.juliehalston.com/) has appeared in numerous Broadway and Off Broadway shows , including Hairspray, Gypsy, Twentieth Century, The Women and The Vagina Monologues. A founding member of Charles Busch’s now-legendary company, Theatre-in-Limbo, she co-starred with Mr. Busch in many of their productions, including Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, The Lady in Question and Red Scare on Sunset. She wrote and starred in her own critically acclaimed show, Julie Halston’s Lifetime of Comedy, which led to a CBS development deal. Miss Halston has been the recipient of many award nominations, including the Drama Desk, The Outer Critic’s Circle and The Drama League. TV audiences have seen her as Tina Carmello on the CBS comedy The Class and Bitsy Von Muffling on Sex and the City. Her films include I Think I Love My Wife, The Juror, Small-Time Crooks, Addams Family Values and A Very Serious Person, which is shown regularly on Showtime.
It was pretty funny that I watched Julie on SEX AND THE CITY last night as Bitsy Von Muffling and got this release the following day! I can't wait to see her in the SEX AND THE CITY movie!
In the meantime, buy her book. You can also watch my interview with her at the IT AWARDS on my homepage!
Here is a link if you are lazy!
