The Methuen Drama Book of Queer Monologues

The first collection of its kind , The Oberon Book of Queer Monologues chronicles over one hundred years of queer and trans performance. Combining stage plays with spoken word and performance art, this anthology features over forty extracts from some of the most exciting stage works in the English-speaking world. Originally published as The Oberon Book of Queer Monologues, it is an essential tool for artists seeking monologues for auditions or training; a comprehensive guide through the hidden histories of queer theatre; and a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community.Curated by award-winning artist Scottee, it features work from artists including Neil Bartlett, Mae West, Emma Donoghue, Split Britches, Chris Goode and Travis Alabanza.>

Product details

• Authors: Scottee
• Assisted by: Scottee (Editor)
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.03.2022
• EAN: 9781350298927
• ISBN: 978-1-350-29892-7
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 136 mm x 214 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Biography: general, Poetry, DRAMA / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, DRAMA / American / General, DRAMA / Anthologies (multiple authors), PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / History & Criticism, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / Playwriting, PERFORMING ARTS / Acting & Auditioning, Relating to Gay, Lesbian & bisexual people, Ireland, Theatre Studies, Ethnic groups & multicultural studies, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Literature: history & criticism, United States of America, USA, Relating to African American people, Gender studies, gender groups, Gay & Lesbian studies, Anthologies: general, Literary reference works, Anthologies (non-poetry), Creative writing & creative writing guides, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Acting techniques, Poetry anthologies (various poets), Plays, Playscripts, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, POETRY / LGBTQ+, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / LGBTQ+, Black & Asian Studies, Theatre Direction & Production, Gay & Lesbian studies / LGBTQ studies, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / LGBTQ+, Speeches, LITERARY CRITICISM / LGBTQ+, DRAMA / LGBTQ+, DRAMA / American / African American & Black, Relating to transgender people