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by Emma-Louise Tinniswood (Author)
Do you struggle to nd the perfect monologue for your audition or exam?
Or are you searching for tried and tested scenes for your students to study
and explore in class? Look no further.
Monologues, Duologues and Scenes for Young Performers is a new, original collection
of pieces that young people and teachers can rely on. With more than 30 new pieces for
male and female actors of varying ages, these scenes explore a wide range of themes,
perspectives and characters, perfect for both the audition room and classroom.
All the scenes have been rehearsed and trialled by young actors and many have been
used in LAMDA examinations as well as for Speech and Drama Festivals and auditions.
Moreover, each piece is accompanied by notes on character, background and se ing as
well as a wide range of Drama activities and guidance, allowing young performers to
explore and analyse each script and deliver their best performance.
Featuring a foreword by Jessica Madsen (Cressida Cowper from Net ix's hit Bridgerton
series) and a focus on diverse themes and perspectives, Monologues, Duologues and
Scenes for Young Performers is perfect for young people and educators alike, providing
tailor-made scenes and tools to get the most out of their performance.
Author Biography
Emma-Louse Tinniswood studied Drama and Music at Royal Holloway and Applied Theatre at Central School of Speech and Drama. She is a qualified Drama & Music teacher and also hold a Masters in History from the University of Dundee. She has been teaching Drama & Music for over 25 years, in schools, nurseries and youth theatres across London and Surrey and was also a Drama examiner. She runs her own performing arts school and youth theatre in Greater London called Step on Stage. She is also the author of Monologues and Duologues for Young Performers (Methuen Drama, 2022), which was a finalist in the Music and Drama Education Awards 2023.
