Scenes for Young Actors

by Lorraine Cohen, Stephen P. Cohen

In drama classes and at auditions, young actors have continually had to resort to performing roles written for much older men and women -- roles that are often difficult for them to identify with or to fully understand. But this innovative scenebook gives younger performers the opportunity to portray characters their own age. From the classics to the finest in contemporary drama -- from Shakespeare, Shaw, and Chekov to Miller, Williams, and Kopit -- here are sparkling theatrical gems that are perfect for class or theater group study and performance. Complete with thorough character and plot descriptions, Scenes for Young Actors is an absolute must for the talented young beginner and professional alike.

Genres: Theatre

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 2, 1990

Reviews

[Ricki · Rating 4 out of 5]

These older monologue and scene books are always so much better than the modern ones that feel young actors need created pieces to speak directly to them rather than looking at the plethora of plays already in existence.

[Emelin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful curation of classic scenes that young actors will recognize from the plays' literary and cinematic counterparts. Excellent start in exploring theatre as a separate medium.

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Cutting is for Easter
By August Strindberg (adapted by Lorraine Cohen)

[Ivy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fair amount of different scenes. Good resource for monologues for younger actors.

[Marcela Nicole · Rating 2 out of 5]

Though a very thorough book it was thick and some of the scenes were boring. It was a tough book but very good if you like acting.