Question about monologues...
Sat, 12 Aug 2006, 10:54 amCassie_Dart6 posts in thread
Question about monologues...
Sat, 12 Aug 2006, 10:54 amHi everyone. I recently got an audition where I'm required to prepare and present a one-minute long monologue. No real big deal, I'm familiar with the format for auditioning, understand why and also got enough feedback to work out what might be a good topic or character to present. Thing is I haven't auditioned much in many years, and found the prep process quite a lot more daunting than it should have been. Wondering how other people deal with this format? Do you fall back on old stuff you've written? Perform classics? What to you do? etc.
depends on the audition
Sat, 12 Aug 2006, 08:54 pmIt depends really on the audition.
If the audition is for an ensemble theatre play then it’s about the way you interact with others. It’s about working as a team/group and how well you form relationships. I personally love ensemble based auditions because it’s about the group as a whole not just you. It is where you have the opportunity to give and take eg. improvisation exercises. Group Auditions may vary from 30 mins to an hour.
But when it is a one on one audition then making the panel remember you is what you need to achieve. And it is also important to how well you perform your piece.
When coming down to choose a piece that is fresh and suitable for the role you are going for then always go with one that you are comfortable with. A monologue that you know very well, meaning you have read the play or seen the movie (so you know the storyline and character profile) it helps when you know the background of performing your monologue.
Anyways mate I hope this helps.
Nelio Henriques Sam
Actor/Director