Topic 1 Choosing a monologue
A monologue is a long speech performed by one actor. Typically this speech is addressed to another actor on stage or also to the audience. Monologues can be found in plays as well as filmed productions. Some famous monologues
- To be or not to be…that is the question by William Shakespeare in Hamlet
- Monologue by character Katherine Johnson from the movie Hidden Figures
- Miranda Presley’s speech in Devil Wears Prada
Monologues are especially useful when auditioning for a play, a tv show or a film production. They can quickly assess an actors range, abilities and stage presence.
For this unit, we will be learning about and preparing one short monologue for an informal performance. For help finding a monologue, check out this resource by Backstage Magazine. When you are choosing a monologue, remember to choose one you really like.
