Acting Solo: The Art of One-Man Shows

About this book

A cast of one: an actors dream - or an actors nightmare? An exploration of the one-person show from its disreputable origins in 18th century England to Ruth Drapers monologues and the development of such popular shows as Julie Harris The Belle of Amherst John Gielguds Ages of Man Hal Holbrooks Mark Twain Tonight! and Spalding Grays outlandish Swimming to Cambodia. Includes introduction by Julie Harris interviews with actress Pat Carroll and playwright William Luce rare photos appendix of shows bibliography index.