How to Prepare a Monologue

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Make your own luck by having a well-prepared monologue in your acting arsenal.
Step 1:
Choose a monologue with a character that you connect with. Pick one that is two to three minutes long and engages the audience.
Step 2:
Define the character by writing down the character’s history, relationships, education, occupation, income, hobbies, and important moments in their life.
Tip
Improvise scenes from your character’s life moments with a partner.
Step 3:
Establish who you’re talking to in the scene. Picture a close friend or an imaginary person to give you the proper emotion.
Tip
Take the monologue out of the context of the play or film.
Step 4:
Figure out what you want from the person you’re talking to, known as "intention" or "goal." Break down the monologue into "beats," or actions that you will use toward attaining your goal.
Step 5:
Avoid starting slowly and know what your character was doing and feeling right before the monologue starts - the "moment before." Being prepared will erase nerves and make sure you make a good impression.
Did You Know?
Released in 1927, The Jazz Singer was the first feature-length Hollywood "talkie."

[@RC-qu5cp]

Monologue is one person only, if there's another person then it's a dialogue

[@southpaw612]

"Being prepared will erase nerves and make sure you make a good impression"
That's so true! I'm in my school's drama club and this year we had to work on a kind of abstract play. No dialog, just expressions and movements. That required A LOT of work from us. And I mean A LOT!
We had to sit in toilets (yes, people laughed) for one scene and perform a certain sequence. After so long practicing, I got to stage with a nice feeling of security and it went really well! We even got awards for it!

[@2ppanther]

mono means 1
why would you need a partner

[@BRboi777]

i need this to audition for a play. did i mention i'm 15. :S

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[@namanjain39]

You're 25 now woooahh time flies so quick⚡⚡

[@BRboi777]

Naman Jain 26 actually. Comment must have been before my birthday haha

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@@BRboi777 did you get the part all those years ago?

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what am i doing here?

[@KaiLuck]

Nice hat. Heh =P

[@jamescassidy7039]

I am the only person here :). :(

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