I have a monolog i need help on?

Question

I have to perform a monolog in 24 hours. How can i go about preparing and what tips do you have.

Answer 1

You have to understand it. Not just learn the lines, but understand what it means. Take each word out to dinner, dine them, dance with them, make love to them. Come to know each word, and why the author put that word in that space. Once you know the show like you know you own life, then make it come to life.
Oh, by the way, did I mention practice. I would say at least 50 times. I mean that is if you were going to do this for a middle school class. Anything more in depth then that, needs more and more practice.
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Answer 2

You can't dissect it to understand it more if you don't understand your character in the first place. Read the play so you understand you character as best as possible. Look for not only your parts but for what others say about your character as well.

If you don't have time to read the play, make sure you come up with a complete background for him so you're not two dimensional and can give him quirks.

Then add music to the piece. Not instrumental. But know where to fluxuate words. Do you say this sentence loud and this one soft, do you say that one crescendoing and that one decrescendoing? Do you say some sentences with a legato and some with a sticcato? ... etc. etc. etc.

Review:

1. know your character (background, quirks, etc.)
2. add music.

With just 24 hours, that will be enough to pull you through.
break a leg.

Answer 3

Firstly, do you already HAVE a monologue? If so, search the internet. I'll bet you $1,000 as soon as you search for "monologues" on the internet, you'll find TONS of websites (if you need a specific type of monologue, such as dramatic or comedic, then specify this in your search)! Secondly, read your monologue. Dissect it and know it all. How can you do this easily? Glad you asked! It brings me to step number three: LABELING! Any jokes in your monologue? Parts you should remember? Write down anything, and label sections for al idea (in case you don't remember it, this will make it easier to come up with something if you're put on the spot). Once that's all done, reread it over and over and over and over again. Put it all together with a final touch of facial expressions, and what have you got? A monologue that's sure to help you nail that audition!


Good lu--I mean, break-a-leg!

Answer 4

because it really is a contest, i might want to work out what type of monologues have received in previous years. Doing a monologue about searching a monologue may be humorous, yet they could no longer approve of unique monologues. also the question of length is significant besides. seem at previous years' winners and be conscious what style of monologues the judges have favourite and in case you are able to tell the position those monologues got here from. it is your suitable wager!