How Do You Perform A Monologue In Acting Auditions?
A successful audition shows that you are unique, talented, friendly, imaginative and collaborative. If you take the time to prepare and rehearse your monologue, you increase your chances of getting a callback and landing a role. Gather information on the audition. Know the purpose of the audition, the names and titles of the people whom you will be meeting and their audition preferences. Know the maximum length allowed for the monologues. Research the people and the production. Choose two monologues, each 1 to 3 minutes long, that represent contrasting styles: comedy and drama, for example, or classic and modern. Choose monologues that best show your acting range. If you are a 20-year-old suburban girl, don’t pick a monologue for an 80-year-old Russian peasant; you will never be asked to play that role, and it won’t show your real ability. Choose monologues that allow you to show off your unique talents and personality. The Samuel French Bookstore is an excellent source for books with
