Every actor should have a monologue that they can perform for agents, managers or casting directors. It’s a great tool to showcase your talent, and impress industry professionals who are in a position to help you take your career to the next level. It’s very important that you put a lot of thought into selecting a monologue. You’ll need to commit it to memory and rehearse it until it’s perfect – which will take a lot of work. So you want to make sure you pick something really great the first time around.
You’re probably wondering how you go about picking a monologue that helps you shine. Here are a few tips that will help:
- Pick a monologue that showcases your strengths. If you’re great at comedy, then pick a comedic monologue. If you’re a dynamic dramatic actor, then you’ll want to pick something that allows you to show your dramatic range.
- Make sure your monologue is age appropriate. While you might do a really great job at portraying an 80 year-old woman when you’re only 16, you want to pick a role that you could actually book in the real world.
- If you select a monologue that’s an excerpt from a full-length script, be sure to read the entire script to completely familiarize yourself with the character.
- While you want to standout, don’t opt for monologues with foul language or make use of obscene gestures. You want to wow your audience, not offend them.
- Shy away from monologues that require you to use a dialect for the duration of the performance, especially when performing for agents or managers.
Once you’ve selected your monologue and mastered it, it’s time to start performing it! Take a look at the list of managers and agents on our website ( www.StarSearchCasting.com ) - we’ve got thousands located all over the U.S. and they’re waiting for you to blow them away! Be sure to let us know how it goes!
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