Acting Auditions 101: Monologue Prep!
In this introductory one-time class, budding actors will get the chance learn about choosing, understanding and performing monologues with an experienced, professional actor of stage and screen.
Iain B. | Stage, Film & Television Actor
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(23)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
If you want pursue a career in theatre, film or television as a successful actor, then monologues are one of the most important aspects of an actor's preparation that you can learn about - they are the often the key to nailing that audition, booking your first roles and building a body of work you can be proud of! In this class, we will pose the question: 'What is a Monologue?' and let lively class debate move us towards what purpose monologues serve within plays and, ultimately, what makes a good piece for audition/presentation purposes. Choosing great material is vitally important and aspiring actors who have not yet been required to perform monologues for school entrance exams / professional auditions etc. will greatly benefit from the advice in this class in order to get a head start on their prep for the profession! This area of expertise is one I absolutely LOVE to teach and I can't wait to share some of my insight from 10+ years of experience with your learners! See you in the classroom...
Learning Goals
- Learners will receive advice on choosing monologues and reputable sources where material can be found.
- Learners will engage with each other in debate-style learning in order to better understand what a monologue is.
- Learners will better understand the purpose a monologue serves within a play.
- Learners can receive feedback on current material that they use and notes on how to improve their performances.
Other Details
Supply List
Ideally, Learners should have access to hardwired internet or a stable WiFi connection when attending class. Make sure you are situated at a table or desk so that we can easily see your face when reading/performing your speeches - the less you have to hold or interact with the device you are attending class on, the better! If you are attending class on a TABLET and don't have the ability to bring up multiple windows at the same time, make sure you come prepared with a printed copy of the text for your appropriate class. If you are goig to be working on a paper copy of the material, make sure you have a pencil and, ideally, a highlighter to hand to make notes. Earbuds or Headphones with a mic are recommended - we want to be able to hear all the wonderful contributions to class on the first go!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
5.0
23reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
A 2010 graduate of the internationally-acclaimed Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, my 10+ years in the acting industry, here in the U.S. and in my native United Kingdom, have seen me appear on world-renowned stages such as the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre as well as Emmy and Oscar-nominated Television and film projects. What I teach in my class is what I practice in my work and so learners can expect to learn tools being used in the profession today!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$32
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
