Auditions: Please read before auditioning
Choosing an active monologue is highly recommended.
Ex: Accusing, flirting, pleading, apologizing, challenging, praising, bragging etc.
Josie: Why did you do that to me? You made me look like a fool in front of all my friends! No, don't walk away from me! I'm serious! I want to know!.... Even though we can't see Josie's partner, it's clear they are in the middle of a conversation where Josie is actively demanding an explanation from their partner. Avoid inactive monologues: Many monologues are not active and read like stories, philosophies or commentaries.
Although this might be an interesting story in the context of the play, it is passive dialogue, showing little engagement with the partner. I would rather you show how the character is working with an unseen partner, motivated to achieve or pursue a need, a want. An active monologue is more dynamic in an audition setting. Inactive monologues might also have someone describing a past event or provide exposition: "Mom and Dad used to take us to the movies as kids..." or describe a setting: "Our house sat on a small lake...", or reveal a life philosophy: "I don't believe in owning a cat, cats are mean..." Where to find a monologue:
If you have any questions regarding your choice of monologue, please feel free to email me. Beth Guest: [email protected] |