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Rebel Voices: Monologues for Women by Women

Celebrating 40 Years of Clean Break Theatre Company

Deborah Bruce author Katherine Chandler author Linda Brogan author Alice Birch author Suhayla El-Bushra author Sarah Daniels author Lauren Mooney editor Roisin McBrinn editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:2nd May '19

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This collection features diverse monologues by women, celebrating their voices and experiences in a transformative theatrical format. Rebel Voices: Monologues for Women by Women is essential for performers seeking representation.

Founded in 1979 by two women in prison, Clean Break is a British theatre company dedicated to sharing the narratives of women impacted by the criminal justice system. Over the past four decades, the organization has made significant strides in transforming lives through theatre, empowering women to express their stories and experiences. This commitment to storytelling is at the heart of Rebel Voices: Monologues for Women by Women, a collection that highlights the voices of women who have often been marginalized in traditional theatre.

The collection features a variety of monologues crafted by some of the most innovative female writers, showcasing a diverse range of characters that span different ages, ethnicities, and life experiences. By commissioning both published and unpublished works, Rebel Voices: Monologues for Women by Women offers a platform for female performers to engage with material that resonates with their own identities. This book not only reflects the richness of women's experiences but also aims to inspire and empower those who perform these pieces.

Designed for performers who may feel underrepresented in mainstream theatre, this anthology serves as a powerful resource for those who appreciate radical women’s theatre. It invites rebels of all kinds to embrace the transformative power of voice, asserting that speaking out and being heard can lead to meaningful change in society.

A very thorough book with some extremely interesting activities outlined for rehearsing Shakespearean monologues. * Word Matters (STSD) *
I fumed and laughed and cried. A rich, varied and timely anthology of monologues for Everywoman. Clean Break is giving actors of ALL ages, ethnicities and backgrounds an opportunity to shine. * Indira Varma, Actor *
Clean Break has an archive of incredible monologues for women; women whose voices aren’t often heard and whose experience is rarely given this level of complexity and humanity . . . A special resource that I wish had been around when I was at drama school. * Zawe Ashton, Actor and Clean Break Patron *
Rebel Voices is a compelling anthology and a unique insight into a brilliant, ground-breaking theatre company. * Kathy Burke, Theatre Director *

ISBN: 9781350097506

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 130g

120 pages