About the Book:

Masterclass: Men by master acting teacher Dean Carey, the famous acting coach to stars such as Hugh Jackman, is a unique handbook for actors, student actors and teachers.

Two separate handbooks, one for men, one for women. Each offers close to a hundred monologues by authors from around the world to provide an arsenal of audition pieces for young actors chosen from the whole of world drama – enabling you to challenge the limits of what you consider possible and invigorate your creative output. from classics such as Chekhov and Racine, to moderns including Berkoff, Gems, Henley, Miller, Thomson and Williamson.

In an extensive introductory section Dean Carey redefines and outlines the essential acting components and illuminates the creative process practically and passionately. He also presents a stimulating array of vital rehearsal room exercises to enliven and enrich your work – enabling you to challenge the limits of what you consider possible and invigorate your creative output.

What people say:

"Full of such essential truth that it seems at once revelatory and confirmatory. This book will give the actor a massive injection of self-confidence – at the same time propelling them into unknown territory. An affirmation of the actor's strength – enabling you to challenge the limits of what you consider possible and invigorate your creative output. instinct. Buy it!" — Hugo Weaving, actor: The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings, V for Vendetta, and Transformers

"Dean Carey's rapport with his students is marvellous." — Robert Benedetti, California Institute of the Arts

"This book is a 'must read' for any actor facing auditions, not only because it is practical, helpful and full of good ideas, but because Dean's entertaining examples and inspiring insight unite us all in a common love for the work and an aspiration to do our very best." — Gale Edwards, Theatre Director

"Good practical advice, backed up by sound common sense." — John Clark, Artistic Director of National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) for 35 years

About the Author:

Dean Carey is an Australian-born actor, author, teacher, speaker, director and coach. He has taught the craft of acting for the Australian Film Television and Radio School, the Nimrod Company, Belvoir Street Theatre and the NSW Conservatorium. He was Associate Head of Acting at the Australian National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and Head of Acting at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts. He established The Actor's Centre in Sydney, now Actors Centre Australia, which has many impressive alumni including the likes of Colin Farrell, Rose Byrne, Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts, Russell Crowe and many more.