How to Prepare a Monologue

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure that you are familiar with the play and character(s) that you are auditioning for.

   Most monologues used for auditions are between 1
   - 3 minutes.
   
   However, always find out the exact time requested. , You can also order a book of theatre monologues from the library. ,, From there, think about which one you like the best and which goes the most with the character and play that you are auditioning for. , Perhaps you'll end up finding a deeper meaning along the way. , Make sure that these movements are not overly choreographed but not too choppy either.
   
   Make them natural and fitting for your monologue. ,, Taking their critiques, work to perfect parts of your monologue, both in movement and voice. , Practice makes perfect! ,,, Take deep breaths, step onto the stage with a confident smile, and show the audience how great of an actor/actress you are! Even if it doesn't go as well as you expected, at least you have more experience with the acting business.
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   Step 2: Go to the website or email the director to find out how long your monologue needs to be.

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   Step 3: Try searching for monologues on Google

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   Step 4: making sure that you type theatre as well as most directors do not like to see a monologue from a movie or TV show and especially not one from a book.

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   Step 5: Surf through appropriate monologues

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   Step 6: reading them aloud to yourself as you go to make sure that you like the feel of the monologue and tab 2 - 4 that you like the best.

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   Step 7: Look up the plays to which the monologues belong so that you know what each is talking about

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   Step 8: and read through the monologues a couple times and try to put emotion into them.

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   Step 9: Once you have chosen your monologue

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    Step 10: according to the feel of it and its style in comparison to the play that you are auditioning for

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    Step 11: try reading it over and over again with different emotions that you think it should be read with.

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    Step 12: After a while

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    Step 13: put some movement into it.

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    Step 14: Keep working on the monologue with movement and voice until both parts are memorized.

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    Step 15: When everything is memorized

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    Step 16: show it to a friend or family member and ask them to critique you.

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    Step 17: Really work on the points that you feel you are least strong and continue to perfect your monologue.

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    Step 18: Practice in different rooms and in front of several groups of people so that you will be used to performing in many circumstances.

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    Step 19: Go over it fully a few times on the day of the audition and run an Italian (go through the words quickly) to make sure that you know it all.

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    Step 20: Perform.

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