The bane of every actor's existence is choosing material for an audition. We want the perfect piece to embody every fiber of our being, the full range of our soul laid bare for all to see.
Unfortunately, this magical piece of prose does not exist. But here are the ground rules to help you make the best choice possible.
- Choose one comedic and one dramatic -- yes, you need both.
- Don't choose Shakespeare unless told to.
- Don't choose over-performed monologues.
- Make sure the character is the same age as you.
- Time it, and pick the monologue(s) under 1 minute.
- If you don't feel a connection to it, don't do it.
Feel free to email me with any questions. Happy monologue hunting!
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