{"product_id":"solo-the-everything-guide-to-writing-performing-and-producing-your-one-person-show-paperback-softback-9780810149717","title":"Solo; The Everything Guide to Writing, Performing, and Producing Your One-Person Show (Paperback \/ softback) 9780810149717","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSolo\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Everything Guide to Writing, Performing, and Producing Your One-Person Show\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eArlene Malinowski (Author), Julie Ganey (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780810149717, Northwestern University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 15 December 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm, 0.481 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e“\u003ci\u003eSolo\u003c\/i\u003e is spearheaded by two of the greatest to ever do it. An exceptional how to guide, it is friendly, funny, and bursting with craft. Malinowski and Ganey give a full scope of the history of solo theater and a path towards becoming the future of it. They don’t miss a beat. Get writing!” —Khanisha Foster, writer, actor, and director\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide for anyone interested in creating solo performances \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The art of solo performance has exploded in the last twenty years as an immediate and accessible art form. The number of solo festivals grows every year, and artists are hungry for the opportunity to center their own voices and experiences. \u003ci\u003eSolo\u003c\/i\u003eis designed to feed that hunger. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Seasoned theater educators and performers Arlene Malinowski and Julie Ganey have compiled an invaluable guide for students and practitioners alike. Topics include high-stakes narratives, compelling characters, and the role of narrators, as well as practical exercises, interviews with performers at every stage of their careers, and examples from real one-person shows. Performers will also find advice on collaborating with directors, incorporating technical elements, and producing and marketing strategies. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned professional looking to refine your show-in-progress, \u003ci\u003eSolo\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential volume for anyone ready to bring their story to life onstage.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake the Plunge!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e You Can Do It \u003cbr\u003e What the Heck Do I Write About? \u003cbr\u003e Getting Words on the Page \u003cbr\u003e Be Accountable for Your Actions \u003cbr\u003e There’\u003cbr\u003es More Than One Way to Get Where You'\u003cbr\u003ere Going \u003cbr\u003e Fourteen Types of Solo Shows \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Nuts, Bolts \u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003e Buckles of Your Play\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Seven Keys That Make a Solo Show Work \u003cbr\u003e Your Brain'\u003cbr\u003es Got a Soft Spot \u003cbr\u003e Story vs. Anecdote \u003cbr\u003e The Beginning \u003cbr\u003e The Middle \u003cbr\u003e The End \u003cbr\u003e Something at Stake \u003cbr\u003e Essential Questions \u003cbr\u003e Your Work is Going to Suck \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePeople Your Play\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Building Characters \u003cbr\u003e Types of Narrators \u003cbr\u003e Dialogue: Finding the Voice of Your Characters \u003cbr\u003e Make a Scene! \u003cbr\u003e Telling the Stories of Others \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMaking a Good Show Better\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Power of POV \u003cbr\u003e Make it Multisensory \u003cbr\u003e In General, Be Specific \u003cbr\u003e Untangling Tenses \u003cbr\u003e Universal Truth \u003cbr\u003e Four Ways to Never Just Tell \u003cbr\u003e Write from the Scar \u003cbr\u003e Humor \u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003e Levity \u003cbr\u003e Truth vs. Accuracy \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePutting it Together Bit by Bit\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Who Needs Narrative Structure? \u003cbr\u003e An Organizing Principle \u003cbr\u003e Stitching, Knitting \u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003e Using Narrative \u003cbr\u003e Theatrical Elements \u003cbr\u003e Create Some White Space \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eConstruction \u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003e Deconstruction\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Writing \u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003e Rewriting (Ugh) \u003cbr\u003e Getting Feedback (Eeeeek) \u003cbr\u003e Editing Techniques (Yikes) \u003cbr\u003e How Do You Know When Your Solo Show is Done? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eRehearsing and Performing \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Great Script Debate \u003cbr\u003e Acting for Solo \u003cbr\u003e Bringing Characters to Life \u003cbr\u003e Do I Really Need a Director? \u003cbr\u003e How Will You Rehearse? \u003cbr\u003e When Should the Writer Leave the Room? \u003cbr\u003e Performing Your Show (Hallelujah! Finally Doing It!) \u003cbr\u003e Reviews \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSelling Yourself\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Finding a Venue \u003cbr\u003e In Solo, You Are Your Own Brand \u003cbr\u003e Creating PR Materials \u003cbr\u003e Press Releases \u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003e Media Kits \u003cbr\u003e Getting Butts into Seats \u003cbr\u003e Fundraising for Your Show \u003cbr\u003e Festivals, Fringe \u0026amp;\u003cbr\u003e Touring \u003cbr\u003e Protecting Your Work \u003cbr\u003e The Ghost Light \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements \u003cbr\u003e Credits\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Northwestern University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52681263612184,"sku":"9780810149717","price":23.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/solo-the-everything-guide-to-writing-performing-and-producing-your-one-person-show-paperback-softback-9780810149717","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}