For drama, we're doing duos, and i have to find a good monologue for us to do. I really want a funny monologue, and I've been looking forever, but I can't seem to find one. I was wondering if anyone had a specific part in a movie that would make a good monologue.
2007-02-26 14:23:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
my bad, DIALOGUE
2007-02-26 14:35:21 · update #1
"Us" WHO? 2 men? 2 women?? One of each???
2007-02-26 16:12:33 · answer #1 · answered by gelfling 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Okay. Well, Duos usually mean a scene between two people. If that's what you mean then I suggest you get a book for movie scenes between two people. If you go into any Barnes and Nobles and ask where the drama section is, you will find a ton of books with scenes for two people from both plays and movies. The same is true for monologues, which is one person speaking. I recommend a monologue from a movie called "Who is Harry Truman and Why Is Saying All These Terrible Things About Me"? I know it's an older movie, but the monologue is so funny. It's about a girl who's audtioning and everything goes wrong. Also funny is anything from Christopher Durang. He generally writes plays, But check out his play Laughing Wild for ideas. Look at scenes from the Odd couple too. That's a comedy. If you'e looking for dramatic work, try "This Property is Condemned" by Tennessee Williams. That one can be used a a mono. or a scene. Also try a monologue from the Movie "Crazy". Best of luck to you!
2007-02-27 00:15:43 · answer #2 · answered by Kat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good duo piece is the big fight between Felix and Oscar from act three of The Odd Couple by Neil Simon. Of course this is written for two male parts, but it can be adapted to either gender.
Another good place to look is Neil Simon's play Plaza Suite. Most of the action in all thee acts is between two actors.
You could also look at a classic routine like the "Who's on First," routine done by Abbot and Costello. It's done a lot, but if done well it's still very funny.
Another good source is to look at some of Shakespeare's comedies. There are good bits for two actors in several of these.
And speaking of Shakespeare, sort of, some of the exchanges between the two lead characters from the play "Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead" by Tom Stoppard are hilarious.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-26 23:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by Nihl_of_Brae 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't recommed anything specific because you didn't give enough details. How old are you and what genders are we talking about. One thing I can say NOT to do is a scene from a famous movie that everyone knows. You'll end up with a low rent impression of the origonal actors. That's not acting. Acting is the art of interpretation, not impersonation. There are tons of good scenes out there. Look about, find something that YOU like.
2007-02-27 05:09:37 · answer #4 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um... You need a monologue, or a dialog?... ¬.¬
Why don't you do a parody of Lord of the Rings, or any other movie like that? I think that would be funny.
Good luck!
2007-02-26 22:37:42 · answer #5 · answered by lost in space 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
witty man! number one you have chosen the wrong name to represent you. and number two -- you have to learn to make a difference between a monologue --which means "one" and dialog -- which is higher than one--or between 2 parties.! yours alone should be a monologue. i suggest you have a conversation with yourself. then you will accomplish both -- ask your conscience how you feel to-day and answer by pure logic of circumstances. hope you see clear.
2007-02-26 22:54:52 · answer #6 · answered by s t 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It can't be a monolouge. A monolouge is for one person. You will need a diolouge.
2007-02-26 22:32:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOvcDqPu7gY
2007-02-26 22:36:05 · answer #8 · answered by AuntTater 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋