Where can I find an acting monologue?

Where can I find an acting monologue?
But where do I find the monologues?
- WorldCat is your friend. ...
- Befriend your librarian. ...
- The National New Play Network operates the New Play Exchange. ...
- Most playwrights have agents or websites with contact information. ...
- Look for lists. ...
- Used bookstores are treasure troves. ...
- New Dramatists. ...
- Podcasts.
How do you prepare for an acting monologue?
Tips for Performing Your Best Monologue
- Avoid fidgeting beforehand. ...
- Don't stare down the panel - pick a specific point for delivery! ...
- Pick from a play. ...
- Introduce or look for levels. ...
- Don't go over time. ...
- Try to find something unique. ...
- Do your research. ...
- Show your personality.
What are good monologues?
- A monologue that starts in one place and ends up somewhere entirely different will make the tension more dramatic, the characters more compelling, and your script much better. A good monologue should be alternatively funny, harrowing, and touching, pointing on no one emotion or no one state by itself.
What are some famous monologues?
- Shakespeare Monologues. Some of the most famous monologues in English drama are Shakespeare’s monologues, with many of them appearing in three of his plays – Hamlet , Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet .
What makes a monologue good?
- A good monologue will have a clear narrative arc, with at least one transition between its parts. For example, instead of ranting or shouting for the entire piece, try to have some variation. Make a clear transition between the angry part of the monologue and the calmer, more introspective part of the piece.
What is a good audition monologue?
- 10 Best Audition Monologues for Actors - Female/Drama. Beautiful Day. Protective Shield. Smile Pretty, Alice. I Can't Win . Contents Flammable. Don't Leave Me Without Muffin. Attention. Two Shades Away.