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Monologue

Monologue. MOnologue. A story, speech, or scene performed by one actor alone. Choosing Your monologue . Sources may include plays, novels, or short stories Find a character that interests or intrigues you Try to find a character that is within your age range

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Monologue

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  1. Monologue

  2. MOnologue A story, speech, or scene performed by one actor alone

  3. Choosing Your monologue Sources may include plays, novels, or short stories Find a character that interests or intrigues you Try to find a character that is within your age range It’s easier to choose a segment where there is only one character speaking in addition to your character Choose a segment that presents a variety of emotions and climactic moment to grab the audience’s attention Look for an unusual monologue that has not been done very often

  4. Analyzing your monologue Before learning or rehearsing your monologue, it’s helpful to read the entire play or work from which it’s taken. Then apply the movement, voice, improvisation, and character development techniques Break your monologue into beats-the smaller sections of a scene that usually come at points where a character shifts moods or emotions or changes topic You will also need to consider what movements, gestures, or words make up the transitions-bridges between beats Careful attention to smooth transitions between beats is necessary to prevent a choppy performance. Your aim should be a seamless scene with appropriate rhythm and pacing and an apparent, logical sequence of ideas

  5. Analyzing your monologue • If another character is supposed to be speaking during your monologue, ask yourself the following to determine how you can indicate what he or she is saying: • How long should I pause to listen? • Should I look constantly at that character, or glance at him or her occasionally? • How should I respond with my posture and facial expressions to what that character is saying?

  6. Performing your monologue • When performing your monologue, don't spend a lot of time looking at the imaginary character • Use the techniques of pantomime to place the character in a specific spot and imagine him or her to be a certain height or moving in a certain way • Be consistent: when you look at that character, look at that same spot • Imagine the total environment of the situation • Use the entire space allotted to you, don’t remain rooted in one spot • Remember this is a dynamic exchange between two characters, even if one of them is not speaking

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