Abstract:
Monologues, or solo aramatic pieces, are essential for a young actor. Monologues are what show directors and casting directors if an actor can act, and whether or not they are right for the part. Most of my time over the next few years will be spent auditioning for countless plays and musicals. I will need a wide range of monologues to pull from, whether I am auditioning for a Shakespeare play or a contemporary drama. This project includes a list of monologues that I can take to auditions, with all of the required research done. Each monologue has with it a summary of the play, information on the character from my reading of the play, and any other helpful additional notes. The monologues themselves are cut down to about a minute each and are typed out in context of the script. This monologue book will be extremely helpful to me when I am working on these pieces and when I am choosing which one to show at an audition. I can identify with each of these characters, and I connect with each of the pieces in one way or another. It will be an invaluable tool for me over the beginning years of my acting career, and hopefully these monologues will help me get an acting job one day soon.
