What is considered a classic monologue?
“Classical” monologues are speeches taken from plays that go as far back as ancient Greek theatre, and as far forward as the end of the nineteenth century. Contemporary monologues are speeches taken from plays that go as far back as the beginning of the twentieth century, and as far forward as the present moment.
What year is contemporary monologue?
Contemporary monologues are any monologues from a relatively recent source — recent being anything in the last 120 years or so, but especially since WWII, and generally in something approaching “plain speech”.
Where can I find good monologues for auditions?
Suggested sites for finding monologues on the web for free:
- Monologue Archive. An assortment of public domain monologues taken from classic plays organized by gender and type.
- Shakespeare’s Monologues.
- Audition Monologues by Stage Agent.
- The Monologue Database.
- Ace Your Audition Monologues.
What makes a monologue contemporary?
What are some good monologues?
“Orphans” by Lyle Kessler. Monologue: “I SAID I JUST NOW SEEN A FRIEND OF YOURS!
What are some famous monologues?
Romeo and Juliet
How to write a monologue with examples?
– Create an outline that includes a beginning, middle, and end for the monologue. Note what will occur in each stage of the monologue. – For example, you may write: “Beginning: Elena the mute speaks. – Alternatively, write the first and last lines of the monologue, then create the content between them to generate ideas and thoughts for the monologue.
What are the best monologues from TV shows?
We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which TV monologues are the greatest of all time. Here are just a few of the best responses: 1. On The West Wing, when President Bartlet delivered this truly iconic speech in both English and Latin after Mrs. Landingham died.