Monologues

You should always choose a monologue that...

• You can't relate too

• Is full of profanity and vulgarity

• is age appropriate

• doesn't push you out of your comfort zone at all

When choosing a monologue, you should ask yourself...

• does this relate to me?

• do I connect with this monologue?

• is this monologue overdone or super famous?

• all of the above

The difference between a monologue and a soliloquy?

• a monologue is 2 people talking

• A soliloquy is ALWAYS a song

• A soliloquy conveys a character's inner thoughts

• A monologue never conveys a character's inner thoughts

What type of character should I choose to do my monologue in the voice of?

• A character whom I feel I understand

• A character who has a strong accent that I don't imitate well

• A character who has had life experiences that I can't imagine having

• A character who has been made into an icon by a very famous actor

What is a strategy to memorize a monologue

• write it out

• let your friend read your monologue

• get your teacher's approval for your monologue

• visualize the setting for your monologue

Match the following steps to memorizing a monologue to the corresponding explanations.

• Think of a symbol or object to associate each part of your monologue

• Assign associations

• Write down the sections of your monologue in or out of order from memory

• Speak it

• Visualize the perfect location to practice your monologue

• Envision your memory palace

• Only focus on the most important words in a section

• Stick to key words

• Say it, out load, a lot

• Write it out

What is an example of good acting?

• Being overly dramatic

• Using emotional recall to call up and feel the actual emotions that your character is feeling

• Speaking in a monotone voice

• crying for the sake of crying

What is an example of bad acting?

• Connecting with what you are saying

• Identifying with the character you are playing

• Being unpredictable and authentic

• Stating your lines with confidence without considering how what you are saying makes you feel

You can use song lyrics as a monologue?

• True

• False

How do you feel about being required to do a monologue? Do you think it is something that should be required of you in Theatre class? Why/why not?