Theatre Arts I
Monologue: A speech given by a single actor to another character or the audience. Can be comedic or dramatic Character’s own thoughts and emotions Directed to a specific audience Not to be confused with a soliloquy, which is similar, but the speech is not directed at a specific audience.
Monologues Monologues
Description of Character Research it Create it What information can you find from play itself? What will you have to create?
The ultimate goal of the character What the character “wants”. All action should drive towards obtaining the super-objective. This is determined before any work is done towards the performing of the monologue.
With super-objective in mind… Emotional beats - / Shifts or changes in emotions or tactics Usually indicate a need for a change in voice or pause Important Words - underline Find the MOST IMPORTANT word in each sentence Stress it or drive to that word