In this book you will find 55 very diverse monologues written for men. The characters reflected in these monologues come from all walks of life. Their ages vary from teens to seniors. The stories they tell, the memories they recall of the complicated lives they have led, present terrific acting challenges that will help you hone your craft. The monologues come from plays, and should you want to read the entire play information can be found in the back of the book. Debbie is a playwright, editor, and teaching artist currently living in Portland, Oregon. Debbie’s books and plays have been published by Smith & Kraus, Inc., Heuer Publishing, Next Stage Press , and Applause Books. Debbie's produced plays include phat girls, Triangle Logic, Eating in the Dark, Just Add Love, and Up the Fall. Debbie is the co-book writer for the musical How the Nurse Feels, which had staged readings at both the ASCAP/Disney workshop in Los Angeles, and New World Stages in New York City. Debbie's short play Mind Control was produced as part of the 35th Annual Samuel French Off-Broadway Short Play Festival in New York City. In addition to her writing, Debbie has worked as an adjunct theatre instructor and guest director at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. She has also taught acting and writing classes at the Portland Actors Conservatory and Portland Center Stage. Debbie is a frequent guest teaching artist and has taught master classes in playwrighting and monologue workshops around the country. Debbie has been a participant in the Kennedy Center Playwrighting Intensive, and is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild.