{"product_id":"national-youth-theatre-monologues","title":"National Youth Theatre Monologues","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudition Pieces from Britain's Pioneering Youth Theatre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA curated collection from the National Youth Theatre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exciting and invaluable collection of audition speeches, all chosen from plays produced by the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, spanning more than sixty years as one of the world's leading companies for young performers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing seventy-five monologues by acclaimed writers such as Zawe Ashton, Moira Buffini, Carol Ann Duffy, Brian Friel, James Fritz, James Graham, Dennis Kelly, Rebecca Lenkiewicz, Gbolahan Obisesan, Evan Placey, Sarah Solemani and Jack Thorne, the book offers rich and diverse roles ranging from teens to adults. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach audition speech also comes with invaluable supporting material – compiled by NYT Associate Artist Michael Bryher – to help you perform the piece to its maximum effect, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed description of the play that the speech is originally from\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContextual information such as what's just happened in the play, where the monologue takes place, to whom the character is talking, and what their motivations are\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThings to think about when rehearsing and performing the speech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also provides extensive advice on choosing a speech, working on it and preparing for auditions, plus tips and first-hand insights into the monologues from current NYT members and alumni who've performed them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ideal resource for actors auditioning for drama school, the NYT or elsewhere, as well as those preparing for showcases or competitions, \u003cem\u003eNational Youth Theatre Monologues \u003c\/em\u003eoffers a wide and diverse range of roles, themes and styles – meaning you'll be able to find the speech that's just right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover diverse, contemporary monologues perfect for young performers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind the right audition piece to showcase your range and talent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess pieces drawn from the National Youth Theatre's acclaimed programme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare with Nick Hern Books' essential youth theatre audition resource\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Packed with a plethora of useful information, insightful snippets from interviews with NYT alumnni and endlessly detailed guidance on bringing each text to life... A must-have for any department and an essential purchase for students undertaking any audition' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeaching Drama\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Accessible, inspiring and entertaining... I would defy any actor to not come away with a strong handful of speeches to investigate and learn' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBritishTheatre.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'This must-have guide is sure to bolster the confidence of those lining up to take part in auditions… stand outs as a carefully compiled, insightful and considered selection that offers a unique and often refreshing perspective on the broad selection of texts' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadway World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A useful book for anyone at the start of his or her journey towards an acting career' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInk Pellet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Bryher\u003c\/strong\u003e is a director and theatre-maker. He originally trained as an actor at the National Youth Theatre and LAMDA, and has since worked as a director and facilitator at many theatres across the country. He is the Artistic Director of Dumbshow, an ensemble company that he co-founded in 2007. 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