Monologue Coaching- With a Broadway Actress!
Students will have the chance to work with a Broadway actress on mastering the art of the monologue. They will learn the ins and outs of how to make a piece audition or performance ready, and receive helpful and kind feedback.
Aria Braswell
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(25)
What's included
8 live meetings
12 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Students will be asked to select a monologue after their first class from a list provided by the teacher. Students will be asked to work on their monologues outside of class for memorization and practice of their pieces, in preparation for next week's lesson.Assessment
Student will receive an assessment of their work in the class. This will include things they did excellent at as well as areas to improve on.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner - Intermediate Level
We learn the ins and outs of how to select and prepare a monologue for audition and performance. Each week will feature a different lesson that we will discuss and put into action as we dive into our monologues each week. Each student will have a chance to perform their monologue each class and receive feedback on it, as we work to incorporate the lesson we are currently exploring. This course will be 100% interactive with the teacher and fellow classmates.
Learning Goals
How to select a MonologueWhat are given circumstances and why they are important to a stand alone piece?
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Choosing a Monologue
This week is all about how to choose a monologue that is perfect for you! We will go over where to find good monologues, proper monologue length, and how to select a piece that represents you well as a performer. Students will be given a list of monologues to choose from and will be asked to select one for out next lesson. 90 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Mastering Memorization
Memorizing a whole monologue can feel scary. This week we will break down a series of helpful tips for memorizing our monologues. We will work on putting our monologues into our own words and developing a deep understanding of the story of our piece to aid in where we are beginning and ending. 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Given Circumstances
We will learn all about the foundation for a monologue: Given Circumstances. We will learn the 5 w's and why they are important to know when beginning work on a piece. Students will take turns performing their pieces and we will work together to determine the given circumstances of the monologue they've selected. 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Your Character's Want
This week is all about identifying why your character is giving your chosen monologue. Every character wants something and it is the driving force behind your piece. Once we determine what that want is, and connect it with ourselves, our pieces will begin to feel more lifelike. 90 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
This is a class for beginner and intermediate acting levels. I welcome students both with experience with monologues and without.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined August, 2024
5.0
25reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music
The teacher has experience working as a Broadway actress, over 20 years of training in acting, a Bachelors of Fine Arts in theater, and has taught students of all ages for over ten years. Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $160 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-8 learners per class
