Okay, I have general auditions coming up very soon, and I need two contrasting monologues. Meaning one should be serious and one comical, or even uplifting. I've been thinking for the comical one, a short Shakespeare or Wilde and for the serious, a modern one, even from a movie, maybe? Or a well-known play? If any of you could give me some suggestions on which monologues to try, it would be great! Thanks so much!
2007-07-07 17:31:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
For heaven's sake, Lucy, how did you get this far as an actor without anyone teaching you how to pick monologues? This is not an easy question, because monologues need to be suited to each actor especially. Write and tell me about yourself and for whom you are auditioning and I will see if I can help. kencosp@aol.com
2007-07-15 16:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Monologues Define
2016-10-22 10:15:02 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rather than give you some specifics monologues, which is a very personal choice,
I will give you these tips:
Do not audition for a theatrical venue with a monologue from a movie. These are 2 different animals and the director will not be interested. You will, however, show a knowledge of theatre if you do your research and pick something good but obscure.
Do not audition with a popular piece or one from the latest hits. Many auditioners will do this and you will want to stand out.
Do choose monologues that are age appropriate for you.
You wouldn't, as a girl, do Mercutio's speech, so why try to play an 80 year old woman?
Make sure you are extremely comfortable with the emotions of the serious monologue and the comic timing of the humorous one.
Wear something that is comfortable and flattering. Do not attempt to costume yourself for either speech.
Good Luck!
2007-07-14 06:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by whitney g 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They tell you not to do one from a movie if you've seen it because then that' just reinacting and not interpreting the script... it's not technically acting as much as it is imitation.
Contrast not only the type of monologues but the eras as well. If you have a serious Shakespeare one, do a modern comedy.
2007-07-12 07:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by Question Able 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
two monologues from different points of view, like a teen mother and the father, or the popular kid and the loser. If they don't have to be directly from a play, I'd invest in a book of monologues, or borrow one from your local library. They can be really useful, and many are specific to one gender and age group.
2016-05-21 01:50:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cressida has a charming monologue in Troilus and Cressida that is about how she is falling in love and is trying to seem cool. It's cute:
Hard to seem won: but I was won, my lord,
With the first glance that ever--pardon me--
If I confess much, you will play the tyrant.
I love you now; but not, till now, so much
But I might master it: in faith, I lie;
My thoughts were like unbridled children, grown
Too headstrong for their mother. See, we fools!
Why have I blabb'd? who shall be true to us,
When we are so unsecret to ourselves?
But, though I loved you well, I woo'd you not;
And yet, good faith, I wish'd myself a man,
Or that we women had men's privilege
Of speaking first. Sweet, bid me hold my tongue,
For in this rapture I shall surely speak
The thing I shall repent. See, see, your silence,
Cunning in dumbness, from my weakness draws
My very soul of counsel! stop my mouth.
As for modern, maybe try something from Angels in America, or a Tennessee Williams play.
2007-07-07 17:58:38 · answer #6 · answered by J W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmm... Seems to me.. You are really stuck.. My say is.. If you really wanna get the part.. Do one you feel really comfortable with.. and one out of your comforte zone.. then they get to see how well you cope with thing in and out of you comfort zone.
2007-07-07 17:41:32 · answer #7 · answered by thinkpink186 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋