Some series I have enjoyed: Outlaw Star, Excel Saga, Tenchi Muyo, Azumanga Daioh (not actionish romancy but hilarious nonetheless), InuYasha (probably the most watched anime ever), Read or Die, Hellsing, Trigun, Oh (or Ah) My Goddess, Dragonball Z (I know it's totally ridiculous, but I have good childhood memories from Dragonball Z), Gundam Wing (I don't know about all the new Gundam nonsense, but Endless Waltz [the movie] is fantastic). If I think of any others I'll let you know :)
PS. Sorry, I don't know of any good websites for anime.

Frankly, with acting, the best way to practice is to do. I've always found that I grow much more as an actor by asking a director for a little direction. When you read a scene, you tend to form some ideas about the emotions involved, even if it's your first time reading the script. Having a director helps because you get a more in-depth analysis of the script. Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions. The director will most likely have a perspective on the script that you wouldn't have seen otherwise. I do think borrowing or buying scripts, monologues, and the like is a pretty good idea. Only buy if you know you want to act. Otherwise, borrowing is fine. If you want to get really fancy, try reading a monologue or scene (monologues are generally easier for this since it only requires you). Then read it with an entirely different emotion. There are some scripts this won't work with, but it would be a fun challenge to do the complete opposite of what you just did. I know you said you looked on the Internet, but what were you trying to find? If you were looking for monologues, Actorpoint.com has some good ones. If you wanted scripts or scene books, you're better off at a library. I don't know if you are male or female, but I have a male friend who recently did a marvelous monologue from the play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. It was fantastic. I (I am a girl, by the way) had some good luck with the play The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe. It's a play that consists of monologues. Actually, there are a few in there that could work for a guy, but it's mostly female characters. I think the best advice I could give, though, is to find an acting class or community theatre in your area. Like I said in the beginning, the best practice is to do it. That's actually exactly how I got my start. I used to shut myself in my room and act out emotions too. At some point I just knew I wanted to act, so my mom found me some awesome acting classes (I have the best mom on Earth!) :) Now I've been acting for about eight years with no intention to stop. If the acting bug bites you as hard as it bit me, I would advise you to go for as many shows as you can. I hope I've been helpful (sorry I'm so long winded) Best wishes. Break a leg!!!

Hey there! Good to hear from fellow theatre geeks. I think something from Guys and Dolls or Anything Goes could work for a song. As for the monologues, it would help to know how long they should be. I think the end of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll House would be good for the dramatic one (the scene where Nora leaves Torvald). It's very powerful when done correctly. For comedy, look up the play The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe. Long title, good show. It's originally a one-woman show (by Lily Tomlin), so it basically consists of a slew of monologues all squished together. I particularly like the characters of Agnus Angst and the Crazy Lady (I can't remember her actual name, she's basically the main character). The only problems you might have (since I take it this is for high school) is that The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe has some controversial themes in some of the monologues. Sometimes the controversy is essential, but there are plenty of other monologues in there that aren't objectionable. Sorry I don't recall the author off hand, but you should be able to find it without too much difficulty. I hope this helps :) Break a leg!!!

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