I'm a senior in high school, and within the next few months I'm going to be auditioning at an art college for their theatre program and I was wondering if anyone knew any good sites for monologues? The audition requires two contrasting monologues, between 5-7 minutes each, or one monologue that includes song. Any help would be appreciated!
2006-10-09 19:29:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
search the internet and you'll find plenty, here some i found:
Movie monologues: www.whysanity.net/monos/
Shakspeare's monologues: www.shakespeare-monologues.org/
www.theatrehistory.com/plays/monologues.
monologues.co.uk/
www.monologuearchive.com
www.ispgroupinc.com/monologues/monologues_for_kids_and_teens.htm
Good luck
2006-10-09 20:11:36 · answer #1 · answered by Kalooka 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Monologue books and websites can be a little tricky as they tend to be largely overdone. One of the best sources for good monologues is your high school drama/theatre teacher. They will know your strengths and weaknesses and should be able to suggest some good ones. If you do resort to a monologue book it is a very good idea to actually read the play once you have selected one. Look for something that shows a range of emotion. There should be a small narrative with in the monologue, with a definite arch. Most importantly though find something that reaches you. If you can't invest in it then the auditor won't invest in you. I would highly recommend reading a fabulous auditioning book by Dr. Roger Ellis, "The Complete Audition Book for Young Actors". He is very highly respected through out the theatre community and particularly among educators. Break-a-leg I hope all goes well for you.
2006-10-11 00:21:52 · answer #2 · answered by another_actor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you send me your e-mail, I'll send you a kick-*** comedic monologue. It's RARELY done because it's an adaptation from a book written by the author of Wicked.
As for a dramatic one, look to the play "praying for rain." There's a good amount of female monologues for someone your age. Sam Shepard's Lie of The Mind may also have some.
2006-10-11 00:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by beccamt2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your local library. Numerous books have been published with monologues for men, women, teenagers, etc. It will give you lots of choices.
2006-10-10 18:57:51 · answer #4 · answered by Alex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ask other actors at this forum http://www.actorspages.org/forum
2006-10-13 04:47:31 · answer #5 · answered by Hollywood Actor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋