There are lots of ways to memorize monologues – try reading it out loud, recording your voice and listening to it, typing it out, or handwriting it. Experiment with different techniques to see what works for you. 4. Record yourself performing the monologue, then watch the recording. As par...
Each month, right here at StageMilk, I watch and give notes to members of our Scene Club on monologues and duologues they submit for feedback. It’s an extremely rewarding task, as I get to see... Seeing Theatre as an Actor “So what else can I be doing?” It’s a simple ques...
Vocal health and hygiene are crucial for drama students. Whether students are working on monologues, group scenes, or musical numbers, having a healthy voice is a must. It’s important for drama students who prefer to work backstage as well – stage managers must communicate verbally to technici...
Phone notifications, background noise, household needs, to-do lists, or internal monologues can divert your attention. Avoiding distractions helps maintain focus and increases productivity at work and at home. This is especially true for neurodiverse people who struggle to filter out distractions. Mul...
If multiple speakers are involved, encourage a lively dialogue over individual monologues to maintain audience engagement. Furthermore, consider inviting industry experts or thought leaders, especially those with substantial followings on platforms like LinkedIn. Their presence can amplify the appeal of ...
This can be evidenced by the frequent use of strange and unusual news stories in the comedy monologues delivered by late night TV hosts. I used strange and unusual news stories frequently in my own stand-up comedy act when I was actively performing. And I will admit… ...
Not at all. There are weeks that will come by for a certain age group or actor and they’ll be going out every day or twice a day and there are weeks when nothing comes in for them. That is never a cause to worry and there are things as an actor to you can do to make sure ...
Playwriting, monologues (reading, writing, performing), theatre history, research projects, analysis (scene, line, song, character), design work, business of theatre exercises, theatre trivia, compare and contrast exercises, journaling and reflections can all be completed individually and submitted via...