Drama

= Assignment 1: Monologue Unit =

You will be performing a monologues, with a choice of a comedic or dramatic monologue. The monologue can be written by you or taken from another source: plays, novels or movies.

WHAT IS A MONOLOGUE?
A monologue is an excerpt of a longer piece written for stage or film. It’s a sample of your work to show agents, casting directors, producers, directors, etc. what you can do as an actor. A good monologue plays up your strengths; it shows the auditor what you can do, who you can play and who you are. Nothing is more important than choosing the right monologue for your type and skill level. Remember, monologue auditions are your moment to shine. They are perhaps the only time an actor has complete control of the situation.

__** Part 1: **__ Please look at the following link to get ideas about how to write a monologue or to choose a monologue:

How to Write a Monologue: [|Link]

Famous monologues: [|Link]

__** Part 2: **__ Read through these two documents to see tips for performing a monologue and to see how you will be assessed:





10 monologue tips: [|Link]

__** Part 3: **__ Record your monologue

Using the technology of your choice, record your monologue.

= Assignment 2: Performance Review =

You will be reviewing a play or play that has been turned into a movie.

See the attached document to see what is expected:



Choice of movies:

// Les Misérables // // Swimming to Cambodia //

// A Streetcar Named Desire // // Sleuth // // Six Degrees of Separation //

// Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead // // The Producers // // Hair //