I need a monologue for class

Larry_OHF · 01-17-2004, 01:25 AM

Do any of you have experience giving a monologue for a class that deals in acting fundamentals? I have to give one for mid-term exams, and I have never done acting before. It has to be a minute to two minutes in length, average of 1.5 min. It has to be speaking to someone or more than one person. Cannot be to self or to God. Can be from movie, monologue book, or certain play...but cannot be anyone over 40 years old...and no ancient greek tragedies or Shakespere. The teacher is pretty easy-going and she herself is an acting student at UNCG.

What do I need to do to make the grade?

Callum Kerr · 01-17-2004, 01:40 AM

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Originally posted by Larry_OHF:
The teacher is pretty easy-going and she herself is an acting student at UNCG.

haha... she sounds it with all those specifications...

Night Stalker · 01-17-2004, 02:15 AM

What type of speach are you looking for?

It has to be less than 40 years old (assuming you are not composing one from scratch)? Presidential speaches work. How about Ronnie to Gorbie "Mr. Gorbechev .... tear down this wall!!"

The key to this exercise is speaking in front of an audiance, that's all. I'm sure you will get a decent grade as long as you presentation is strong reguardless what the content is. Good Luck.

Mouse · 01-17-2004, 05:24 AM

Larry, you might find something here.

Break a leg!

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Larry_OHF · 01-17-2004, 12:09 PM

Yeah! Thanks Mouse! This is great!

Bungleau · 01-17-2004, 07:43 PM

I had to do a monologue (actually, a monodrama) for a Toastmasters speech. I chose Michael Douglas' "Greed is Good" speech from Wall Street. It should fit your time frame.

For another speech from that manual, I used Lou Gherig's "Luckiest Man Alive" speech -- his goodbye to baseball as he retired because of the effects of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gherig's disease.

Good luck!

Sagramore · 01-17-2004, 09:53 PM

I'd take something from Laramie Project...they're deep and some are to multiple people...recommend Dennis Shepards. It's solid

Edit: Oops...looks like you already have one

[ 01-17-2004, 09:53 PM: Message edited by: Sagramore ]

Larry_OHF · 01-18-2004, 12:10 AM

I am not getting graded on the quality of the presentation, as much as you guys have. I think I found one from the movie, the Princess Bride in that website Mouse gave. It is where they are dualing at the table with poison, and Wesley is to choose a wine.

01-17-2004, 01:25 AM	#1
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	Do any of you have experience giving a monologue for a class that deals in acting fundamentals? I have to give one for mid-term exams, and I have never done acting before. It has to be a minute to two minutes in length, average of 1.5 min. It has to be speaking to someone or more than one person. Cannot be to self or to God. Can be from movie, monologue book, or certain play...but cannot be anyone over 40 years old...and no ancient greek tragedies or Shakespere. The teacher is pretty easy-going and she herself is an acting student at UNCG. What do I need to do to make the grade? __________________

01-17-2004, 02:15 AM	#3
Night Stalker Lord Ao Join Date: June 24, 2002 Location: Nevernever Land Age: 51 Posts: 2,002	What type of speach are you looking for? It has to be less than 40 years old (assuming you are not composing one from scratch)? Presidential speaches work. How about Ronnie to Gorbie "Mr. Gorbechev .... tear down this wall!!" The key to this exercise is speaking in front of an audiance, that's all. I'm sure you will get a decent grade as long as you presentation is strong reguardless what the content is. Good Luck. __________________ [url]\"http://www.duryea.org/pinky/gurkin.wav\" target=\"_blank\">AYPWIP?</a> .... <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[1ponder]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/1ponder.gif\" /> <br />\"I think so Brain, but isn\'t a cucumber that small called a gherkin?\"<br /><br />Shut UP! Pinky!

01-17-2004, 05:24 AM	#4
Mouse Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,788	Larry, you might find something here. Break a leg! [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] __________________ Regards Mouse (Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent)

01-17-2004, 12:09 PM	#5
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	Yeah! Thanks Mouse! This is great! __________________

01-17-2004, 07:43 PM	#6
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	I had to do a monologue (actually, a monodrama) for a Toastmasters speech. I chose Michael Douglas' "Greed is Good" speech from Wall Street. It should fit your time frame. For another speech from that manual, I used Lou Gherig's "Luckiest Man Alive" speech -- his goodbye to baseball as he retired because of the effects of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gherig's disease. Good luck! __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

01-17-2004, 09:53 PM	#7
Sagramore Avatar Join Date: December 26, 2002 Location: Connecticut Age: 36 Posts: 528	I'd take something from Laramie Project...they're deep and some are to multiple people...recommend Dennis Shepards. It's solid Edit: Oops...looks like you already have one [ 01-17-2004, 09:53 PM: Message edited by: Sagramore ] __________________ \"\'Fleshy, honey\' the paladin said, \'Yes, baby\' said the golem\"<br /><br />I have seen the others and I have discovered that this fight is not worth fighting<br /><br /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[pimpser]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/pimpser.gif\" />

01-18-2004, 12:10 AM	#8
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	I am not getting graded on the quality of the presentation, as much as you guys have. I think I found one from the movie, the Princess Bride in that website Mouse gave. It is where they are dualing at the table with poison, and Wesley is to choose a wine.

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