Hello everyone,
So I am applying to drama school very soon, and of course with the normal procedure of auditions I need one Shakespearean and one contemporary monologue. I'm fine with Shakespeare, however I am really struggling to find a contemporary monologue that I love. I've trawled through monologue books but I just can't find an amazing monologue! I am basically just wondering if any of you have ever come across a contemporary monologue, particularly for women, which you really thought was a great monologue, and could really provide someone with a chance to excel their skills? Even if you know a website which contains some really great ones?
It would be so helpful!
Thankyou
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I think rather than find a monologue from a list or a book of selections (always a risk they'll be overdone) you may be better off trying to find a play and picking out a monologue yourself. It's a very personal thing.
It can help to think of actresses you admire, that fit your physical type/age/accent and look at parts they have played. You could also think of contemporary playwrights from your area, or look back at plays you've enjoyed/monologues you've loved and see what else has been written by the same writer. If you're near London I've spent many a happy hour flicking through plays in the National Theatre bookshop to see if anything appeals.
Good luck
It can help to think of actresses you admire, that fit your physical type/age/accent and look at parts they have played. You could also think of contemporary playwrights from your area, or look back at plays you've enjoyed/monologues you've loved and see what else has been written by the same writer. If you're near London I've spent many a happy hour flicking through plays in the National Theatre bookshop to see if anything appeals.
Good luck