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Plays/Questions Answered by Expert JESSICA MARLOWE KING
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Monologues for A level | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I have an Indian student who is keen to find a 2 minute Asian (in English though!) monologue. Do you ... A: please include age, voice type, comfort w/movement/gesture in the future. Recommendations that are ... | |
| How to talk like Lina Lamont in Singin in the Rain (without spraining your vocal chords)? | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a mezzosoprano, so I have a naturally low to medium-pitch voice. I auditioned for the role of ... A: Robert Barton and Rocco Dal Vera's book, VOICE, onstage and off MANY EXERCISES in this book that ... | |
| Is this Jean Anouilh quote from one of his plays? | 8/17/2010 |
| Q: I am writing an essay,and wanted to use a quote by French playwright Jean Anouilh in the essay. I ... A: RECOMMENDATION Find someone who speaks french - translate this quote into french - do an advanced ... | |
| Children's play about grammar | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to locate a children's play about grammar, set in a circus with a ring master, nouns, ... A: I have contacted teachers in the elementary and youth theatre community and no one has heard of this ... | |
| Teenage Girl Monologue | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I recently came across a monologue perfect for my student( she is doing a Trinity Gr 6 Musical ... A: I am afraid I have no clue. Please note that if it is a stand-alone monologue, it is typically ... | |
| shakespeare- Hamlet | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: Why did Shakespeare choose to use the context of Denmark in Hamlet? Why is this a play about a dead ... A: I will quickly answer and allow you to fill in the rest, here is my research. It's all I can do at ... | |
| contemporary monologue written post 1980 | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: they ask for it to be post 1980 i am having loads of trouble finding one, i am pretty flexible in ... A: please send me email bespecific@msn.com will need your physical stats, age + photo if possible to ... | |
| Middle School Play | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a middle school drama teacher looking for a great play suitable for a middle grades audience. ... A: Megan, I am wondering if it must be a play - could it be a series of scenes from several sources - ... | |
| roles of women in othello | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: i'm 17 and i'm struggling with my alevel english coursework? I didn't know what question to do, and ... A: Emma. Sorry you are struggling and coming closer to deadlines. This sounds like a homework question ... | |
| Death of a salesman | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I have an important school English exam next week and will be writing essays on the Death of a ... A: Alastair, This is one of those questions that strike me as homework but I will answer in vague ... | |
| Audition Monologues | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I'm 19 from Scotland and I am looking for a few contemporary monologues for my Drama school ... A: Consider buying a book called SPEAK THE SPEECH - it has several excellent monologues that will suit ... | |
| Play for High School | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I am in high school and am helping my director choose a play to perform and you are the person to ... A: Kevin, There's a play out there called THE GIFTED PROGRAM that has a lot of guys in it, a few ... | |
| trying to fix up thesis | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: The assignment I have is in regards to this quote: “These late eclipses in the sun and moon portend ... A: Not sure what you're researching...not sure if this is for an English class? I'm no English teacher, ... | |
| Sam Sheppard's True West | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I am a student from Hong Kong currently doing the International Baccalaureate Higher Level Drama. I ... A: I don't know who Shannon is....anyhow! Might I suggest some directing books: This is a book I gave ... | |
| Twelfth Night | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: King, I have an upcoming audition for the Shakespeare comedy "Twelfth Night." I am up for the ... A: How rude of them, to interrupt your monologue after 10 seconds. I've never experienced such ... | |
| Seussical | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: What is the original cast list for the broadway Seussical the Musical A: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seussical AMAZON Seussical: The Musical (Original Cast Recording) by ... | |
| Please answer questions | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: Define madness in Hamlet and Frankenstein. Who is madman? Hamlet or Frankenstein. Give 3 reasons. ... A: Not sure if this is a homework assignment, chances are your professor will want you to ... | |
| Kathakali | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: It's Alice again (IB theatre student from Turkey). This time I'm doing a research project on ... A: My time is limited due to arriving guests, but I will do my best. Here are listings of possible ... | |
| Hamlet and Shakespeare | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: What are the social commentaries in Act I of Hamlet? And what are the historical references in Act 1 ... A: BACKGROUND The Hamlet story has its origins in Norse legend - the name Amlothi has ben explained as ... | |
| IB Research Investigation | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm an IB theatre arts student from Turkey and I'm doing my research investigation project on ... A: Please forgive the somewhat belated response, we are in the middle of religious holidays here in ... | |
| a play/sketch | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: i work at a High school in Khujand, Tajikistan and our school attends competitions among cities of ... A: I would recommend playscripts.com's website as well. I believe you can download the scripts right ... | |
| memphis | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: i'm doing a research project on the musical "memphis." would you happen to know where i can find ... A: Here is the musical's official website: http://www.memphisthemusical.com/audience-reviews.html ... | |
| Directing Aida | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I am looking into putting on a performance of Aida for a project during my Senior year in High ... A: Actually I think Aida is in public domain, so I don't think you have to ask anyone for permission to ... | |
| need help | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: i believe it is to ask permission and find out who to send a check too???? I believe that is what ... A: Mrs. Sorkin can be found in Christopher Durang’s Durang, Durang: And Other Short Plays (New York: ... | |
| Shakespeare | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a school project on Shakespeare and i have chosen to focus mainly on women in ... A: Sounds like you need to research. Might I suggest a terrific book for you? It's called SHAKESPEARE ... | |
| withes prophecies | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: my question from shakespeare play macbeth is ques)explain the withes prophecies? A: If I am not mistaken, they predicted Macbeth would grow in rank and finally become King. Also, that ... | |
| London/British accent monologue | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have an upcoming audition for Polly Stenham's "That Face" which calls for a "1 minute contemporary ... A: I did a search on Faber & Faber, and I found several plays and young adult fiction by British ... | |
| London/British accent monologue | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I have an upcoming audition for Polly Stenham's "That Face" which calls for a "1 minute contemporary ... A: While choosing a monologue, try to determine the main objective or dilemma the character strives ... | |
| Question about a script change.... | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: ..our school recently acquired the rights to perform "Noises Off". We are a small college in a ... A: I am sorry that you did not receive permission from your department head regarding some of the ... | |
| Warmup techniques | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I am just wondering what techniques would actors use when preparing for a performance? Thanks ... A: It depends on the type of performance. What show are you preparing for? Certainly you need to warm ... | |
| 17th Century Drama | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have been given the following question and I can't understand what it means so I wonder if you ... A: Social harmony is typical of comedic resolution. Social antagonisms are elements found in Revenger ... | |
| Shakespeare and his plays | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: Do you think that Shakespeare plays relate to the things that happened in his personal life, like ... A: If you can see parallels between plays written during the same time period/years, and relate them to ... | |
| Jersey Boys | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently saw The Jersey Boys and am trying to identify the only song sung by Frankie Valli in the ... A: You're going to drive me crazy too. I think I heard this song on a CD given to me by a great singer ... | |
| Antigone | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: okay i was wondering out of Creon and Antigone who is more patriotic? im think antigone because she ... A: It depends on your definition of patriotism. Perhaps you ought to read more about Greek politics and ... | |
JESSICA MARLOWE KING
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Expertise
YES = TEXT ANALYSIS, PERFORMANCE PROTOCOL, *MONOLOGUES, *AUDITIONS, DEVISING THEATRE, IB THEATRE ARTS, NO = scenic design and technical design, royalites/rights
Experience
PROFESSIONAL THEATRE - OFF BWAY & REGIONAL CREDITS, BEST ENSEMBLE AWARDS [Time Magazine]
FILM - TELEVISION - VOICE-OVER - MODELING
FACULTY - INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE IN THEATRE ARTS
WELL READ - OVER 1000 PLAYS IN HOME LIBRARY FROM SHAKESPEARE TO SARAH KANE
28 YEARS TEACHING BOTH ADULTS AND YOUTH THEATRE, ALL AGES
Organizations
ACTORS EQUITY ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Publications
THEATRE REVIEWS: THE STRANGER, SEATTLE WA
Education/Credentials
MASTERS IN FINE ARTS WITH HONORS
PROFESSIONAL ACTORS TRAINING PROGRAM: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
COMPLETED COURSEWORK: SECONDARY EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY
Awards and Honors
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A FILM 2006: WOMEN IN FILM AWARD FOR WORK IN "APART FROM THAT"
Past/Present Clients
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
CORNISH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
PERSEVERANCE THEATRE COMPANY
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S THEATER
SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATRE
FREEHOLD STUDIO
RATO BANGALA SCHOOL/NEPAL
STANISLAVSKY INSTITUTE/RUSSIA/JAPAN
SANFORD MEISNER THEATRE
WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
STUDIO EAST
NORTHWEST ACTORS STUDIO
YOUTH THEATRE NORTHWEST
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