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For any writer who is interested in writing for television, considering perfecting the style and technique of monologue writing.
By Christine Cadena | Published 6/25/2007 | Read more »
Have you ever thought about making up your own monologue for an audition? If you did, it might look something like this.
By Christina Gayle | Published 9/22/2006 | Read more »
A great new monologue book was just published. It's a one of a kind workbook for actors that I predict will become very popular because it helps the actor prepare their monologue.
By Writer Gal | Published 4/8/2008 | Read more »
It doesn't matter if you are going to perform a monologue of the great Shakespeare, all that truly matter is how much you are going to apply your self to it.
By Michael Sherman | Published 10/12/2008 | Read more »
There are many facets to finding the perfect monologue for your next audition. Here are some of the things to consider when you're trying to find one.
By Eve V. Black | Published 6/10/2007 | Read more »
It's just you on that stage with some memorized words. You've got three minutes to wow them. Here's how to choose a monologue that'll blow them away.
By Esther November | Published 3/20/2007 | Read more »
Finding a monologue can be one of the hardest things an actor has to do - besides performing them. However, I have provided simple tips and several monologue suggestions for the male actor.
By Jonathan McLelland | Published 3/22/2007 | Read more »
This easy yet comprehensive guide will help you perfect your monologue.
By Ashley Houdyschell | Published 4/23/2007 | Read more »
Developing a character can be a tedious and involved task. Answering a few questions will have you well on your way to accomplishing this.
By Scott Reynolds | Published 4/21/2007 | Read more »
Owen Bentley, a sixteen-year old developmentally disabled boy reflects on his life and the path that his parents have chosen for him.
By Neil Hansen | Published 9/2/2008 | Read more »
A comedic monologue/biography based on the Theresa Rebeck play, "Loose Knit". Margie is interviewing with a dating service in an effort to meet men.
By Brooke Bonder | Published 10/31/2006 | Read more »
It looks as if Senator John McCain has finally become tired of being the brunt of David Letterman's monologue, snide asides, and "Top 10" lists. The Senator will be appearing on "The Late Show with David Letterman" for the 13th time.
By saul relative | Published 10/13/2008 | Read more »
My awakening to the plights of poverty and the eventual consequence of my conquest over my fear.
By vinayak gole | Published 7/15/2008 | Read more »
This is what it might be like if David Lettermen was transported back in time and had to do his opening monologue at a Medieval Times Festival.
By Carl Megill | Published 11/13/2008 | Read more »
Monologues are more important than many actors realize. Having the perfect monologue and being prepared with it can help you make sure you always have your best foot forward at auditions.
By Writer Gal | Published 4/11/2008 | Read more »
Jane Fonda apparently said the C-Word otherwise known as a vagina monologue on Thursdays morning's episode of the Today Show. Even though her words seemed to be a joke, Meredith Vieira made a statement apologizing to the viewers for Fonda's actions.
By Rosa Hayes | Published 2/14/2008 | Read more »
Exploring the underlying meaning in Andrew Marvell's dramatic monologue.
By April Montgomery | Published 1/11/2009 | Read more »
Am I making the right impression? Is this monologue okay? How are auditions for theater different from film or TV or commercials? Worry no more, Gwyn Gilliss provides tips on how to WIN at any audition!
By Gwyn Gilliss | Published 4/17/2009 | Read more »
When most people think "elevator pitch," they think of a paragraph that they can utter in about 15 seconds that tells people what they do.
By Jay Hamilton-Roth | Published 6/1/2009 | Read more »
Isia (EE-shuh) is a Polish immigrant living in Georgia after World War II. She describes to the man she secretly loves why she takes such long walks.
By Caroline Sumner | Published 3/27/2009 | Read more »
A monologue; Jonathan's view of David's strength.
By David B. Young | Published 2/27/2009 | Read more »
A short interview/audition piece
By Christine Stoddard | Published 1/25/2009 | Read more »
In this article, I will discuss a couple of ways to help any beginning actor learn how to connect with a character and perform material more effectively.
By Jamie B | Published 12/26/2007 | Read more »
Nothing is as erotic as the inner-monologue of a hormone-crazed college student who's time is dedicated to studying and sketching the female form.
By Jeremy Zentner | Published 5/20/2008 | Read more »
Apparently, Gnarls remembers when he lost his mind, he remembers, he remembers, he remembers. I don't remember when I lost mine. Lucky. Does that make *me* crazy?
By Pester Stone | Published 1/7/2007 | Read more »
Cheney lies. Blitzer lets him.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 1/24/2007 | Read more »
Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld's ex-sidekick, revealed himself to be a bigoted idiot at a comedy club in Hollywood the other night. Tragically, Richards didn't use his monologue to reveal ugly truth about racist stereotyping, but chose to believe the lies instead.
By D.R.Scott | Published 12/6/2006 | Read more »
Soliliquy has the largest selection and largest database of theatre resources in Chicago. Soliloquy also offers a monologue and audition service.
By Captain X | Published 8/15/2006 | Read more »
Awards Shows depend on writers to write the opening monologue and dialogue for the presenters. What can awards shows do if the writers are still on strike?
By Lee Andrew Henderson | Published 11/30/2007 | Read more »
If you ever stop to listen to your own internal monologue, you'll discover that your thoughts are almost overwhelming. Characters in fiction writing are no different, and sometimes you need to incorporate characters' thoughts into your stories.
By Steve Thompson | Published 2/25/2007 | Read more »
A look into the the real lives of the people behind Robert Browning's poem, including their lineage.
By Valerie Ferrari | Published 10/18/2006 | Read more »
Many actresses already know that finding a monologue that fits their particular acting styles can be a tough one. But what happens after you find the monologue? Well, I discuss all of this and more in my article.
By Jonathan McLelland | Published 3/22/2007 | Read more »
Thinking about auditioning for a theater conservatory? Well, you will have to have some strong monologues to back you up, and the following monologues (for men and women) are a great starting point in your monologue search.
By Jonathan McLelland | Published 9/7/2007 | Read more »
Do you remember that cowboy song, "rolling, rolling", I don't recall the rest of the song or the words, a bit like an old Souwf Efrican struggling through Nkosi Sikele our national anthem
By Vapour in Africa | Published 7/13/2007 | Read more »
Nuclear power plant employee Homer Simpson will join host Jay Leno during the monologue on Tuesday's show.
By Steven Bryan | Published 7/22/2007 | Read more »
What would a man who attained eternal life say of those who had doubted the possibility or desirability of such an undertaking? This poem by G. Stolyarov II explores such a question.
By G. Stolyarov II | Published 4/7/2007 | Read more »
A guide to choosing a monologue for an audition, and the factors that should be considered in order to make the best impression on a director.
By Genevieve Adams | Published 8/9/2007 | Read more »
Comedy, although most times dangerous and creative, can sometimes become repetitive and dull. Here are 5 comedy bits that have seen their days in the sun, and should be buried 'round back, never to be heard again
By Mike Berger | Published 9/14/2006 | Read more »
Sarcasm, dark humor and amdness all seem to be themes within Guns 'N Roses older music and part of why I love these top two songs.
By Lucinda Gunnin | Published 9/21/2006 | Read more »
Final Fantasy IX returned to the roots of the series by including a medieval flair to the story. Doing so made the plot a little tougher than your average steak, so let's have a little fun breaking it down.
By Gregory Trombley | Published 8/30/2006 | Read more »
In his red-hot 2006 stand-up tour, the comedian talks about kissing Jessica Simpson, his evasive Oprah interview and private life with his Filipina wife.
By Paula Neal Mooney | Published 9/1/2006 | Read more »
Apocalypse Now - The Complete Dossier is a great presentation of Coppola's masterpiece. Disappointingly Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, the documentary about the film's creation, isn't included.
By El Bicho | Published 9/7/2006 | Read more »
Learn some fun facts about David Letterman, the man who went from weatherman to failed daytime host to late night star, by way of Mork & MIndy. His daring on-screen shenanigans have won him a devoted audience, and he's still going strong.
By Wanda Leibowitz | Published 9/22/2006 | Read more »
Why are women marrying men who expect them to do most of the childcare and housekeeping? Why are married women not asking their husbands to do more around the house?
By Avis Yarbrough | Published 8/23/2006 | Read more »
"The Big heat" exemplifies the development of the ati-hero in film noir and gives rise to the concept of flawed characters with good, sometimes, intentions.
By Steven Thor Gunnin | Published 9/30/2006 | Read more »
Michael Jackson has been the most innovative pop artist of the last forty years. His music has shaped an entire generation with a string of #1 hits-more than any other artist. Will his genius outshine his personal battles?Only time will tell.
By Garnet Miller | Published 9/22/2006 | Read more »
As a father of seven children between the ages of 19 and 3-years-old, I have certainly viewed more than my fair share of animated Disney films throughout the years. Having said that, I am admittedly a huge fan of animated filmmaking.
By Eric Williams | Published 9/22/2006 | Read more »
Holden Caulfied, the protagonist of Catcher in the Rye, has long been an icon of 50s rebellion and noncomformity. How strange, since a close reading of the text reveals a character who longs for a return to a less progressive time than even that decade.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 7/25/2006 | Read more »
Your average reader thinks of only one descriptor when it comes to Crime & Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov: long. Close reads, however, reveal complexity in the novels at a deeply atomic level.
By Brandon Lietz | Published 7/22/2006 | Read more »
Suggestions on preparing for the audition performance, from headshots to monologues, you have to be "on target," for a chance at a callback.
By Suzie Vigon | Published 7/24/2006 | Read more »
This paper explores the differentiation between formal and informal education. It is analyzed through the flowing, almost improvisational style of the jazz novel, specifically examining the novels of Banjo and Mosquito.
By Liz Herrin | Published 7/16/2006 | Read more »
This interview gives an in-depth look into the life of Glorinda Marie, an actress who is stepping up into super stardom.
By Manda Spring | Published 7/26/2006 | Read more »
In a survey of worst fears, public speaking was second only to death. Many years ago, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley recognized the need to overcome this fear.
By MandaLee | Published 7/26/2006 | Read more »
Upon meeting someone, nervous energy allows us to laugh at just about anything. And that's a good thing. Because you see right away what type of chemistry you have with your partner.
By Gary Picariello | Published 8/18/2006 | Read more »
IF YOU LIKE DArk INtellectual BUGs CommitinG SUICIDE and Killing Eachother, then at ease. Print this out and save it fOR When you get arrestED and put in prison. I hear the joint'll make you want to read CRap by two-bit authors.
By Axel DIPITHECUS | Published 7/25/2006 | Read more »
Single women age 40 and older face challenges in finding viable, strong relationships with men. Learning to avoid some types of men may help them find the right ones.
By Angela Coleman | Published 7/27/2006 | Read more »
Ordinarily, our TV specials came off as planned, but occasionally, our best laid plans came undone. Here are just a few examples.
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While walking the freedom trail, if you're a true American, one wants to summon the spirit of Paul Revere on his midnight ride and then duck into the nearest teashop and start breaking stuff.
By Phillip Ferguson | Published 11/30/2006 | Read more »
By examining both the "Nausicaa" and "Penelope" episodes, of Ulysses, one realizes that James Joyce uses language as the primary catalyst in the establishment of the identities of his female characters.
By Khay | Published 11/9/2006 | Read more »
In The Glass Menagerie, the main character Tom Wingfield is presented on the frontline of many struggles but analyzing his character is difficult. The audience is left to decide whether Tom is a moral character or not.
By Ryan Norris | Published 11/8/2006 | Read more »
This is a boring, forgettable album that would sooner evoke a yawn than a tear.
By Andrew Phelan | Published 11/3/2006 | Read more »
What I have found to be true of ADHD, through my research and through personal experiences.
By Sandi Lasure | Published 11/3/2006 | Read more »
Series of journal entries about a writer's adventures in 2002 when she took an acting class. Entries are over the semester from January to June. Names and identifying marks have been changed to protect the innocent and the guilty!
By Piper Davenport | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
Shakespeare encompasses a great number of themes into Hamlet, two of which are the way mortality is a motivation for the characters, and another being the way women were treated during the Elizabethan period of time.
By Joey O'Malley | Published 12/7/2006 | Read more »
William Shakespeare was a great writer, but he didn't always get it right the first time...
By Dan Fiorella | Published 7/25/2006 | Read more »
The performance of Romeo and Juliet was performed well. They characters remained in character and the outfits they chose matched the setting.
By Andrew Showers | Published 12/3/2006 | Read more »
Writing needs to maintain a level of uniformity in scope, tense, scenes, supporting sentences and point of view.
By Paul Turnberg | Published 12/4/2006 | Read more »
I don't care what party you belong! Bullying a sick man isn't good for business, insisting celebrities shouldn't influence political races is anti-constitutional, and refusing to apologize when you're in bad taste won't get your party votes.
By Lisa Davis | Published 11/2/2006 | Read more »
Yet again, we're looking at a sequel here. This is the sequel that Kevin Smith almost didn't make.
By Michael Wyatt | Published 11/1/2006 | Read more »
If anybody tells you that short fiction is a dying art, ask them if they've tried selling a story lately! The competition among writers in the short fiction market is as healthy as ever. Increase your chances of success with this ten-point checklist.
By Trent Sandusky | Published 10/14/2006 | Read more »
You have taken the acting classes, learned the craft, and you are dying for some real experience. A good actor in theory should be a good actor in practice. If you agree, keep reading.
By bonnie anderson | Published 10/6/2006 | Read more »
The power of human emotion and the ingenuity of creative minds melded together at the All Ears Radio Theatre, a radio show that consisted of poetry, fictional commercials, song, music, skits, and interviews.
By Corey Sipe | Published 10/2/2006 | Read more »
Why are critics afraid to call a mutt a mutt? This article lists the 25 worst or most overrated movies ever made. The list goes from box office bombs to cash cows and from obvious flops to Oscar winners.
By Ken Smith | Published 10/5/2006 | Read more »
Aaron Sorkin, the genius behind "The West Wing's" fast talking, fast moving White House drama, is back with his latest effort "Studio 60 On the Sunset Strip" following the faltering sketch comedy dynasty of the same name.
By Velma Sparrow | Published 10/20/2006 | Read more »
This was overall a very good play.
By Alex Queen | Published 10/25/2006 | Read more »
A review of the new movie, The Prestige, starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale
By Michael Wyatt | Published 11/1/2006 | Read more »
This fast guide to Opera vocabulary will have you spouting jargon like a seasoned impresario in no time, even if you've never heard the term "impresario" before! Read on to learn the basics of Opera vocabulary, from "aria" to "vocal range."
By Wanda Leibowitz | Published 10/25/2006 | Read more »
A good essay is well-organized. Follow my advice, and you'll create an A-grade material paper for your class.
By Cynthia C. Scott | Published 10/25/2006 | Read more »
Top ten list of teen high school movies from the 1980s. Films starring Molly Ringwald, Tom Cruise, Sean Penn, and Winona Ryder make the list. Included with each listing is a memorable quote from each film.
By Jessica Shelton | Published 10/6/2006 | Read more »
How shot by shot analysis is used in a film such as the Wizard of Oz and how directors use shot by shot analysis to improve their films.
By The Outlaw | Published 2/2/2006 | Read more »
The Film Murder My Sweet utilizes a very complex and nearly incomprehensible plot common to noir. This complex plot transports the viewer into an otherworldly setting, which instills feelings of terror and foreboding.
By Ian McWilliams | Published 11/22/2005 | Read more »
Rich in 18th-century history, Colonial Williamsburg is a time-traveler's ultimate destination. Be amazed at what everyday life was like for the colonists-who were on the verge of a revolution.
By Samantha | Published 12/14/2005 | Read more »
The first and foremost thing you as an actor must do is go and receive amazing training.
By Megan Forbush | Published 12/14/2005 | Read more »
Her broad range of themes: the religious to the naturistic, to the almost macabre, to distraught love, to the political, to children's poems make Christina the great literary figure she is; her ability to write masterfully in any genre of her choosing.
By WS | Published 11/15/2005 | Read more »
Play It As It Lays by Joan Didion is a novel that seems to centralize the majority of its language on a single main character.
By AEM | Published 12/16/2005 | Read more »
Playing it straight-faced all the way, Steven Colbert and his new show The Report take shots at the talking head TV
By Abe | Published 1/10/2006 | Read more »
The kids whose faces grace your office and the hobbies for which you no longer have energy and the spouse who waits at home and greets you at the door are all vying for your attention; how do you squeeze them all in?
By Laura College | Published 1/13/2006 | Read more »
A study of the wive's role during the national conventions of the 2004 election.
By Emily Britton | Published 12/20/2005 | Read more »
Raymond Carver's book, Short Cuts, includes a host of short stories guaranteed to intrigue and provoke. The stories are easy to read, short enough to read while waiting for a bus or doctor's appointment, and interesting enough to discuss with friends.
By Carol Claassen | Published 1/9/2006 | Read more »
This documentary, which is part biography, part history lesson, forms a companion piece to Sun Tzu's The Art of War.
By El Bicho | Published 8/26/2005 | Read more »
News and Networking Events Covering the Media and Show Business Industry for this Month from The Actor's Checklist News & Events page at http://www.actorschecklist.com/news.html.
By actorschecklist | Published 8/6/2005 | Read more »
While trying to maintain the spirit and success of the first two seasons of his hit show, Dave chapelle may be unwittingly starring in a real life version of one of his famous skits.
By Mr. Townsend | Published 5/20/2005 | Read more »
I Really Wanted to Love Sideways . . . But I Didn't.
By Jennifer Gibbons | Published 4/25/2005 | Read more »
Commonly called the worst filmmaker of all time, Ed Wood, Jr. is also a competent actor. I know! Unbelievable! Wood was a steadily working actor up until his death in the early seventies... and here is the proof.
By David Hayes | Published 4/4/2005 | Read more »
Whether he did it or not, Jackson's career is probably over, and at the very least it will never return to the glory of the Thriller years. Perhaps he could resurrect the song Beat It, and make the video that of him beating the legal system.
By LauraBelle | Published 6/28/2005 | Read more »
About negotiating in the workplace, various tactics for success, allowing for differences in personality, humor, preparing, presenting your case, etc.
By Susan Rand | Published 7/14/2005 | Read more »
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