CORE ACTOR SKILLS
Monologue Course
As an actor, you have a resume, headshot, and demo reel to show casting or potential representation. They may also give you a cold read to see what you can do with minimal preparation. A monologue, however, shows representation or casting what you can do if you have all the time you need.
Monologues are essential
It's all about the long haul
Some people are fine actors but need more time or information than a cold read can provide. A monologue, selected because it resonates with you, worked and massaged over time - sometimes many years - so that it grows with you and becomes your intimate partner through your acting voyage... such a monologue can be a real powerhouse with enormous depth and nuance.
Whether you want a monologue for college or regional theatre auditions, casting directors, agents, or for your own artistic growth, this course can give you a new showpiece that puts a spotlight on your skills. (Private coaching is also available.)
2025 VOICEOVER FOR RADIO AND TELEVISION ADVERTISING
Starts: January 23rd, 2025
Time: Every Thursday 7 - 9 PM for six sessions
Cost: $240 payable in 2 installments via Venmo or Square Payment Processing.
COURSE DESCRIPTION This class covers how to select a monologue and gives students access to the instructors searchable database of over 300 monologues to find options, the instructor helps each student craft a 60 or 90 second piece from the best selection, assists in analysis of the copy, delivery of the text, and blocking for either a cinematic or stage appropriate performance. By the end of the class, you will have a new monologue for your repertoire ready to present and keep working on for years to come.
Week 1 - What makes a monologue good and how to find one.
- Structure
- Character alignment with self
- Purpose and playable action
- Type
- Using the database
- HOMEWORK: find your top four monologue choices from the database for review in class 2.
Week 2 - Review of chosen monologue raw material
- Apply the checklist of needs to each choice.
- Choose the most appropriate monologue with one backup.
- Explore how to amend or edit the choice raw script into a usable monologue.
- HOMEWORK: Edit your monologue into a script of near appropriate length
Week 3 - Monologue work through part 1
- Run for baseline time.
- Determine to whom you are speaking and why.
- Script analysis to determine core need and intent.
- Finding the stakes.
- To use original context or not.
- HOMEWORK: Begin memorization to get monologue on its feet.
Week 4 - Creating texture
- How does your arc develop and change?
- Finding significant moments in the piece.
- Stillness vs. action
- Finding the difference between what you are saying and what you are thinking - Inner Monologue
- HOMEWORK: Rehearse the monologue applying work from class.
Week 5 - Straightening out the details
- Eyeline use to reveal your thoughts
- The revelation of self through your work
- Find the vulnerability and love
- Tightening the copy and making tough cuts.
- HOMEWORK: Rehearse to incorporate new coaching from class
Week 6 - Final touches
- Work through monologues with feedback to make last adjustments from class.
- Perhaps have an invited guest to view.
- How to record your monologue for cinematic reads.
- How to record your monologue for a stage read.
