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Secret of How to Select and Deliver a Monologue | Examples

Monologues for auditions


Remember, a well-written, prepared and practiced monologue makes a casting director remember you. 


A monologue (from Greek μονόλογος from μόνος mónos, "alone, solitary" and λόγος lógos, "speech") is presented by a single Actor (character), most often to express their mental thoughts aloud, though sometimes also to directly address another character or the audience.

Characteristics of a Good audition monologue and its delivery


  • It should be of less than two minutes. Two minutes is more than enough to show your talent. In fact, remember, the auditors have already made their decision after 30 seconds, maybe even less.
  • The monologue should have a clear objective. You can't just stand there and talk. You have to imagine of a scene and have talk to someone you've imagined, and not to a lifeless camera or a casting director.
  • The monologue should have a distinct beginning, middle, and an end. 
  1. A beginning: A strong first sentence to capture attention.
  2. A middle: Lots of juicy content. 
  3. An end: A strong finish. When your monologue has a structure, the auditors are more likely to remember you.
  • It must Contain conflict. Drama cannot exist without conflict. Who wants to see a lifeless audition? Boring...

Choosing a Monologue

Actors often get confused choosing a monologue. But it's very simple: Pick one you love, which thrills you. And if it thrills you, it will definitely impress the casting directors!
Also, it's important to choose a few contrasting monologues. Have at least two monologues ready to go at all times:
A contemporary dramatic
A contemporary comedic

Caution!

While performing your monologue-

  • DO NOT CRY.
  • DO NOT LAUGH.
  • DO NOT SHOUT

Here are 2  good monologues, especially written and filmed by us for our students-Zeeshan and Yash Rajput. They got a break in theater and film! 



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These are contemporary dramatic monologues
Written and directed by acting coach Kiran Pande for his student- Zeeshan


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40 comments:

  1. Sir,
    I want few monologues in Hindi from you. What will be charges and how can I get it? Can you help me to prepare the monologues?
    Abdul S.
    991398001

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    1. Definitely. Where do you stay? You need to practice on monologues I give you, if you stay in Mumbai. There is a fee for total package of monologues and its practice for a day.

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  2. Abdul,
    To begin with, only 2 monologues will be OK for you. Yes, I will definitely help you to prepare the monologues for auditions. You may contact me on land line: 022 25253692

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  3. I am archana. I also want a monologue . I am 11 years old. Help me sir to prepare a best monologue.

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    1. Get trained by us in Mumbai. You will get few good monologues and will learn how to deliver it effectively.

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  4. Hi sir.. I am Vedant Chavan.. I am 14 years old. I study in NES National Public School,Mulund west.. I live in Bhandup,Mumbai. I also want to prepare for some monologues.. I need your help. Should i contact you on your cell number?

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    1. Definitely. You need to practice on monologues I give you,. There is a fee for total package of monologues and its practice for a day. You may have to come to Ghatkopar east to dicuss.

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  5. helloo sir....I am 19 year old..

    After someday i am going for my first"serial" audition,so i would to know which type of preparation i should to do before Audition.? And which type of clothes i wear??

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    1. What's the character you are going for audition?
      However, type "audition" in the search bar on the top of the right side bar and click. Read all related posts appearing. If you need further help, contact me again

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  6. Only film academy called me for auditions..They are not give me any particular info about my character ...

    I am nervous about audition....This is my first audition and I have not any Experience in this field...

    But i know how to do acting....I am going for interview at 25/06/2014.....

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  7. Kaushal, you are late to write to me. Hope your audition was good. Don't worry, if it's an acting academy, they will select you because their main objective is to make money while training you and they will not lose a fat fee from you. Later, to get a role in film or serial will be your problem. No school guarantee a student any break in films in spite of tall promises.
    Good Luck, friend

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  8. helo sir i need some advices from you can u plz help me!

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  9. Yes.My audition was good.
    But He told me that you need 3 month training .And u give me 30,000 Rs. For training..
    Is there training fees on me or us?

    In any national audition we can not do acting directely? if we select.
    R There must need to take to training?

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    1. 1. Firstly tell me whether the audition was for some film, serial or ad.?
      2. Please remember, as an actor you get paid to act and not that you have to pay to get a role.
      3. Anybody asking you to pay to get a role or on a pretext of "training" is a cheat. You will lose your Rs. 30,000
      4. NO. Training in any school is not a must to get a role. If you perform well in audition and are selected, it means you already have a talent

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  10. I went for film audition...

    And other answer i got it

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  11. Hellow sir,
    I am 15 years old i have to go for auditions of a hindi crime based show please help me to give my best.
    Taniya

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    1. Sorry for a really late reply. How was your audition? Let me know where do you live. I may help you if you are in Mumbai

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  12. sir my name is Aman ,iam 15 year old, and i'am very gud in acting but i need some professional help ,so can u help me for acting course, and please tell me the fee for whole acting course from u.....i want to get casted in show "taarak mehta ka ooltah chasmah" of SAB tv so can u help me for that also?, please help me , i have great hope from u..... and please inform me about fees for acting course.

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  13. I will NOT give a wrong advise. Complete your studies first and then try after the age of 18

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  14. hey sir m romie kapoor m in Dubai right now
    and i wanted to be part of this Bollywood and i have decided to come in Mumbai so just tell what should be mine first step after reaching in Mumbai...
    i will humbled if i got a chance to talk with u personally
    thankyu
    +97477520070

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    1. 1. Before you come to Mumbai, fix up an accomodation for you for at least for 3 months. For what will be the cost of hiring a place, please visit this post: http://bestactoracademy.blogspot.in/2013/08/aspiring-actors-want-to-be-in-mumbai.html
      2. Get yourself trained by a professional coach or a school.
      3. For coaching from me, you can read the home page of this blog and a post on the page, where I have answered most of the questions in an interview.
      4. To be coached by me to become a successful actor, you have to register with my institute one month in advance by paying the full amount of the course.

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  15. Thanks for the blog. Is there a collection of hindi monologues you could recommend ?

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    1. I'm afraid, not to my knowledge. I write, rehearse and film monologues for my coaching students

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  16. I need 2 monologues-Dramatic and Comedy. How much you charge for writing, rehearsing and filming?
    Neeta Waswani
    09980898700

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    1. Sorry for a late reply.
      Visit-http://topactingcoach.weebly.com

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  17. hi sir m Chaitu chowdary 20years old n m from hyd as I m very interested in acting so i m thinking to switch my career to acting.I have to plans the 1st is to join in a film school n the 2nd one is to join as a assistant director.so,can u please suggest me the best way to get good experience and chances in films

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    1. Please read all the posts and information on the home page of this blog. You will have all the answers. If you don't want to take pains to read, I can't help.

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  18. Sir i m Abhijeet Kawale.. i need a help from u...i want to give audition for acting...and i know only acting not dancing so much but i m capable to learn to dance...i have got a call from mumbai Divya Films Vision production house they said me come and give audition here and they are charging me 15,000 Rs as portfolia of me...but i cant afford that much money...sir i want the perfect monologue for acting auditions will u give me some suggestions on that...

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    1. 1. You have approached wrong people
      2. To be an actor, you need money for a minimum requirement and to prepare yourself
      My advice-forget to be an actor

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  19. Respected Sir,
    This side Sakshi,I have just passed my 12th and going to enter a new phase of life. After 7th days is my dramatics audition. And i'm facing difficulty in choosing a monologue !
    Can u help me out?

    Regards.

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    1. Read our website for details, including on monologue services
      http://topactingcoach.weebly.com

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  20. Hello sir this is Sudhanshu from colaba...i am 15 year old. I also want to prepare monologue and i want your help...please suggest me some monologue and give some tips of acting too.

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    1. Please visit my coaching page of my website to know all the details om writing, rehearsing and filming monologues. Read No 5 under details:
      http://topactingcoach.weebly.com/coaching-details.html

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  21. Hi sir I am shiv Shrotriya from Gwl mp and I want to learn acting so plz sir tell abt any acting learning book and where can I get that...book..

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  22. hello sir i cant read script

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    1. Why? Try on desktop or laptop. Then let me know.

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  23. Hi sir, on 21sr june i m going for audition. During audition can i say about my mom? Or about my first love? Which is best as per you sir plz help me
    Thanks
    Regard
    Mahesh

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    1. No. Learn from your acting coach how to give auditions and grab a role

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  24. Hii Coach i hope u will go through my problems and doubt and help me to conquer them.
    My problem or say situation is that
    Presently i m of 18 and my desire is to become an actor.
    This sounds good but the problem is that i don't have money to pay to any directors or any institutions because i m financially weak, and i want u to suggest me those directors or production houses who u think appropriate for me as i live my life by following tiger shroff's life sfyle and his disciplines even i don't have money to go gym or to learn dance but i learn and do practice by watching different utube vedios and try to make me prepared by practicing this regularly. HOPE U WILL REPLY ☺

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