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[Doug Buchanan]

and One Classical: A Shakespeare Audition Handbook
Doug Buchanan
Dawson College

Publication 2008
Editor CCDMD
Pages 242
ISBN 978-2-89470-222-2
Price $ 37

The standard audition package with its contrasting contemporary and
Shakespearean monologues continues to be an expectation of theatre schools and
theatre companies but having to choose, learn and perform a classical piece is
a formidable task. In 
 and One Classical: A Shakespeare Audition Handbook,
author Doug Buchanan draws upon years of experience teaching, directing and
coaching to offer up advice and wisdom covering all the important aspects of
auditioning.

This dazzling array of pieces is organized in an easily accessible format with
accompanying annotations, addressing the twin dilemmas of choice and
preparation. Drawn from comedy, tragedy and history, the pieces are diverse in
type, and, through a clever graphic design innovation, the category and genre
of each piece can be quickly ascertained by consulting the logo at the top of
each page. Every selection has been chosen according to its appropriateness
for young actors, many of whom often present pieces that are beyond them in
age and scope.

The result is a compendium of Shakespearean gems that will demystify the
audition process, inspire confidence, and perhaps even ignite a love affair
with the world’s most well known but often misunderstood playwright.

Summary

How to Use the Handbook – Student Introduction – Shakespeare and His World –
Glossary – Female Roles – Male Roles – Neutral Roles – Scansion – The Vocal
Warm-Up