Where can I find affordable used play scripts for my BFA audition?

[leroyjenkens]

In February 2014, I'm going to be auditioning to try to get into a BFA program in theater. To audition, I need to perform two contrasting monologues. I want to get a bunch of plays so I can have a wide variety to look through. Also so I can practice with several different monologues. I've been searching for some plays online, but they're usually about 8$. I wanted to try to find some place selling lots of them used, so I can get a bunch of them for like 2 or 3$. I want to own them so any time I need to get the context of the monologue, I can just go reference it real quick.

Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.

 

[lisab]

I bet every used book store has lots of Shakespeare. Not sure if you're into that genre.

 

[Evo]

I don't know if this site is of any help, but it's the first site on a google search.

An assortment of public domain monologues taken from classic plays organized by gender and type.

http://www.monologuearchive.com/

Here is the search.

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&gs_rn=...29,d.dmQ&fp=1406b4dd91930ca0&biw=1024&bih=627

 

[Danger]

You can never go wrong with a local library.
Or just contact your community theatre company; they might be willing to lend you one (especially if you volunteer with them.)

 

[LudusRex]

I can suggest utilizing online marketplaces or local used bookstores to find affordable used play scripts. You can also try reaching out to local theater groups or universities to see if they have any used scripts available for purchase or rental. Additionally, libraries often have a wide selection of plays that you can borrow for free. I would also recommend considering digital options, such as e-books or online databases, which may offer a wider range of plays at a lower cost. Remember to properly cite any sources you use in your audition to avoid plagiarism. Good luck with your audition!