CONTRASTING MONOLUGES UNIT Advanced Performing Arts, 1st semester 2015
LEARNING TARGET AND GUIDING QUESTIONS FOR THIS UNIT I can master common audition techniques in order to compete for parts that I want How can I effectively prepare to audition for a part that I desire? How does giving feedback to my peers make me a better performer?
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE MONOLOGUES FOR AN AUDITION? Avoid performing a monologue from a really well-know play
YOU DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE A MONOLOGUE FROM A PLAY! You can choose from: Short Stories Poetry Novels Movies **Make sure to consider how you will incorporate movement into the text**
YOU HAVE TO CONSIDER THE PART YOU ARE AUDITIONING FOR Read the play before an audition & choose a monologue that represents the character you are auditioning for If they ask for contrasting monologues, 1 should be for the part you are auditioning for, and perform that one first.
CHOOSE A MONOLOGUE THAT PLAYS TO YOUR NATURAL STRENGTHS If you are NOT naturally funny, avoid comedic monologues if you can. If you have a hard time crying on stage, don’t choose one where you have to cry. **But don’t limit yourself**
AVOID MONOLOGUES WITH ACCENTS If you choose a monologue with a dialect, make sure that your contrasting monologue does not have one. If you only get 1 monologue, be yourself and speak the way you naturally speak.
AVOID CUSSING, SEXUAL LANGUAGE, OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE You never know how the casting director feels about this, and you will blow your chances if you make assumptions
CHOOSE A MONOLOGUE IN YOUR AGE RANGE & cultural background Especially from someone who is older playing someone who is younger.
GREAT MONOLOGUES INCLUDE: Being entertaining Fits you Showcases your acting abilities Has a storyline Is about 1 minute long Has some surprises in it No offensive language Does not portray someone who is recognizable (like movie stars)
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YOUR MIDTERM & FINAL FOR THIS CLASS You will be choosing contrasting monologues over the next few days For your midterm, you will be perfecting 1 of your monologues For your final, you will be perfecting the other monologue and performing BOTH monologues
REQUIREMENTS FOR MONOLGOUE PERFORMANCES Each monologue needs to be about 1 minute long They need to be contrasting example: 1 comedy, 1 drama 1 Shakespeare, 1 comedy
BOTH OF YOUR MONOLOGUE CHOICES WILL BE DUE BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26TH