I'm 15 and I need to perform a one minute monologue to move on to the final class level in the program. The class is very serious about students becoming actors and it will really help me in the long run.
So here's my problem: 45 people that can audition, but only about 15 will make it.
So, should I do a comedic monologue, which I've seen performed twice by award-winning standards and got a 100% on in my drama class at school and gotten many compliments on.
Or, should I go with a dramatic monologue that I myself have written. We're supposed to bring another talent that we can do and writing can be one, but I haven't fully finished it and I have never worked on tragic peices before, even though I think I will be a better actress at that than comedy in the long run.
2006-07-22 21:16:07 · 9 answers · asked by Jenners 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Go with the comedic monologue if it is funny, not merely 'comedic'. Comedy is harder than straight drama, so if you succeed there it will suggest a temendous potential; chart the growth of Tom Hanks' acting career.
Practice the holy hell out of it to get the timing perfect. Make sure you don't speed it up from nervousness.
Buy me lunch when you're famous. Nothing fancy.
Break a leg.
2006-07-22 21:24:08 · answer #1 · answered by Happy 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Do the comedic one. Keep working on the dramatic piece, but don't audition for something important with a piece that you haven't completed work on.
I had an acting coach once say that you should never use a monologue for an audition until you've rehearsed it at least 100 times. She had a point - you need to be completely comfortable and confident with it before you do it in an audition.
2006-07-23 05:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by nomadgirl1 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can look at the recommended audition pieces for the best acting schools in the world just by googling the schools. They are chosen for the way that they demonstrate range and potential. They are the right length and both contemporary and classical monologues are listed. You are wise to select something that is not "done to death" as other auditionees will be doing those and the panel will have seen them done brilliantly and word perfectly previously. It is equally unwise to do something the panel have never heard of. They have nothing to measure it by. Something age and sex appropriate is preferable. If you want to be impressive, known the play the monologues come from very well and be on time, organised and courteous. Sounds obvious, but a lot of people don't do that.
2016-03-27 03:47:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always do what you are most comfortable with in an audition. If you haven't been working at the dramatic piece for awhile, it's best to do the comedic monologue.
As a professional, you will always have to have at least one dramatic and comedic monologue prepared at all times in case you are called to an audition at short notice. It's never to early to work on those things.
2006-07-22 21:25:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't do monologues that are self-written and aren't from a full length script of some sort.
So, either find a different dramatic piece or do the comedic piece. If your drama teacher is available during summer, ask her if she can give you some honest critique and pointers to help your audition go better. Break a leg!
2006-07-23 06:16:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi Jenners !
Go for some dramatic monologue involving variety of emotions . I am sure u are going to do that well because comedy is a serious business and one who excels in that can do wonders in other roles.
One of the important reasons for my suggestion - people around you know you for comedy . Just surprise them with your guts to take a turnaround ! and then u would not be stereo typed. Always have broader domain of working as an artist. I think this logic is going to convince you !
And although one's own piece of writing is very dear to oneself, but here evaluate it from all angles. if its only tragedy, dont use it. Write another one with changing emotions or get one written by somebody else - Readymade stuff. That way you can incorporate variety of emotions and even comedy partly !
Be a versatile artist. I am sure u are going to make it. And tell me sure after that....... or may be even before that !
All the best to a joker going serious ! ha ha ha hows that !
2006-07-23 06:46:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you auditioning for a specific play? Is it comedy or drama?
Go with what you feel most comfortable performing.
2006-07-22 21:22:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I THINK COMEDIC, PEOPLE ALWAYS LOVE TO LAUGH NO MATTER WHATS GOING ON.
2006-07-22 21:22:27 · answer #8 · answered by Work-N-Hrd-2-Mk-It 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try elements of both. Unless requested to do a specific genre.
2006-07-22 21:18:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋