What Makes a Great Audition Monologue?

[@emilyaliem7668]

This is so relieving to hear. With TV/Film being my focus I always wanted to pull stuff from Netflix but for some reason it felt wrong. This is music to my ears. Thank you Backstage and Matt.

[@shantcheetah]

very interesting, for me stage fright is the most common problem i encounter when performing monologues

[@sbudke8607]

wish me luck i'm auditioning for Netflix's adaptation of Avatar the Last airbender for the part of smellerbee

[@kirivogelsang4429]

How’d it go??? :)

[@sbudke8607]

@@kirivogelsang4429 haven't had it yet because of this whole quarantine they haven't released when the audition is gonna be

[@kirivogelsang4429]

S Budke oh dang, good luck

[@sbudke8607]

@@kirivogelsang4429 thank you so much

[@thearielharvey]

S Budke good luckk‼️

[@petridish6939]

Thank you for the advice. What are memory and shock monologues? For theatre auditions, should we just stick to theatre monologues?

[@feijra]

Camille S ALWAYS DO MONOLOGUES FROM PLAYS. ALWAYS.

[@qidex]

Memory monologue is a character recounting a story from their memory

[@Meow_meowwww]

@@qidex that's my monologue... I do the "tuna monologue"

[@budphineas4798]

This is wonderful advice from a pro. Think about it. People used to need to pay for advice like this. Thanks ! please keep up the good work and encouraging artists.

[@amitalati5741]

Why does he look like he’s been crying ?

[@andrewbrasfield1104]

He does theatre that's why

[@marydowney1167]

😭

[@David-bf2cg]

The monologue was so good.

[@Vivianlowe0426]

@@andrewbrasfield1104 ahahaha

[@cweeeds]

LMFAOOOO

[@styledna24]

Omg ! I was thinking about NF monologues but wasn’t sure! ... this makes sense to keep things current and unique.

[@Benj-p5w]

This gentleman really gives good advices!

[@pauliewood6541]

Thank you for the advice. I'm gonna do T2 Trainspotting 'Choose Life' monologue for my audition at TFS

[@mesmericmonologuediary]

I have a few monologues posted. I really enjoy doing them.

[@janisemaryann]

this video will forever change my life

[@RACCorpStudios]

I have auditions in 2 weeks and I have to do a monologue wish me luck

[@vada997]

how did it go?

[@RACCorpStudios]

vada actually I got a good part so yay 😎

[@Ak_-ch8cl]

@@RACCorpStudios Hey! How is it going now?

[@RACCorpStudios]

@@Ak_-ch8cl I don’t even remember what I auditioned for 💀

[@Ak_-ch8cl]

@@RACCorpStudios Lol

[@kermitfrog593]

Pick something simple. Simple and doable that allows you quickly hook into an emotion and go. You don't want much imagery or complicated logic. Short, sweet and compelling.

[@cykasucc6634]

I was in a play called aladin and I sang a short song. they ate that up. I ended up being aladin

[@BIRDWITCHE]

aladin

[@cadenceklaustermeier8945]

Hate to be a grammar nazi, but, it's Aladdin.

[@nicolaypastore]

but i can't sing :(

[@cheesecakereligion22]

I’m auditioning for the role of Wendy Darling at my school at the end of the month. Wish me luck!

[@melanieweeks2372]

Doing monologues from TV, Netflix, etc. does that have any conflicts with copyright laws?

[@malaak8747]

Melanie Weeks before you perform the monologe tell the audience where is the script from like what movie and I think that should be enough, like u giving them a credit and stating who is from. Is like singing auditions they say who sang the song and I don't think they get in trouble with copyright laws

[@AQua_Kraft]

Definitely needed this advice thank you❤

[@cstephenfoster]

love this! Have a strong point of view.

[@AsifAhmedKhanOfficial]

This was very helpful. Thank you very much : )

[@carlynkelly8572]

Notes 1. Attention grabber 2. Find obscure monologues -if you are finding a major theatre environment do monologues from plays

[@LeesaUnique]

Great tips. I just recorded my first monologue on my channel I’m not an actress but it’s more like a hobby I think I should pursue it though I think I did a great job lol. I’ll be uploading it in a couple days if anyone wants to give constructive feedback

[@kareemjavone4467]

Leesa Unique i would love to give feedback did you upload it yet

[@LeesaUnique]

Kareem Javone thanks Hun! Actually I’m going to make it live right now why not

[@kareemjavone4467]

We live loll

[@carolinelucia7427]

Me too girl..I would love to hear from you

[@michaelcunha852]

Thanks again Matt , i nailed a couple days work with this advice and even though im not gonna break whats not broke for me but wanted to ask and i know your probably super busy but i have to just in case you do happen to read this and have a few to reply. Whats your advice on delivering a monologue that for example i wrote myself. Again not tring to be cocky by assuming im half a good a writer as the one i just did from a show on NETFLIX (GO FIGURE RIGHT) . But when on of the producers asked what that was from again and i said from NETFLIXS (sTRANGER THINGS ). He replied good idea. i said thank Mr Matt (had to plug ya ) because i watched all his BACKSTAGE KZbin Videos b4 auditing to twhich he said "Gotta check that out , your following some good advice " NO JOKE EITHER SO KUDOS . BE WELL! Thanks in advance either way, Michael Cunha

[@blairmcauley2282]

This helped me a lot

[@phelelanimthembu9295]

Thank you for the advice .

[@magmade]

this guy gives great advise....Thank you

[@roomtemponion7627]

I have anxiety but I want to be an actor .Tips?

[@jayaves8789]

Act like no ones there. Close your eyes if you have to. You might look more into it (but don't keep your eyes closed to long because that might look weird lol)

[@roomtemponion7627]

+Lady J thanks

[@doreinpaulemmanuel3614]

use that to act

[@vantablack5690]

Master Monkey go to the go and ask for drugs ,that's what I'm doing

[@michaelcunha852]

SUP Master Monkey, Your anxiety might be what makes you a GREAT Actor .You never know until you try so , go for it and see what happens. Little research online or asking other people who battle it helps to . I like to press and release a pressure point on my hand. It might just be a placebo but it works for me . You'll find what works for you , you just gotta look. Be Well! All the best , Michael Cunha

[@type1__physique699]

How do you know your “type?” What types are there?

[@leviklassen2334]

A "type" is essentially the kind of character you see yourself playing in a film or movie. Everyone has an initial "type" that someone else would see you as. For me, most people see me as a "fun and witty best friend to a lead character" type. And as much as that is my type, there's also a very suspenseful, mania, dramatic side of me that not a lot of people recognize and only I myself really know I have. I suggest asking your friends what kind of movie genre's they see you in and also what kind of characters they can see play as well, then build off of that! There's lots of information online you can find about acting types. You've most likely heard of the word "typecasting", which means giving the actor a very specific type of character to play in most of his/her films, shows, or movies. Ex: Dwayne Johnson is typecasted as the intimidating badass male lead in pretty much all his movies, just like Kevin Hart is the quick, comedy relief. Pro tip* Embrace your type. No matter what it is, embrace it. Cause that's who you are. If you want to build towards something that you can't see yourself as, work on that separately.

[@earellereckley4085]

For example I kind of gravitate towards chipper and or insane females. I am also really comfortable with being deceptive and seductive. Its really all about you.

[@adelinezelman]

@@leviklassen2334 Thank you for explaining this! This helps me a lot ♥️

[@jreentertain]

Great info thank you

[@freddylrobinson888]

Thanks!

[@Spartanmomo]

What's a shock monologue ?

[@notsurex]

it's shylock, shakespear

[@notsurex]

@Steve Fortuna wrong

[@hakumi508]

is it OK to use monologues from new popular films? or do you have to use weird indie monologues from cheap monologue websites?

[@kingsuave4452]

Good advice and tip.

[@yvonnejeffrey3339]

Thank you

[@TosingerT]

Great tips. Thanks

[@hiphophindu1]

Look at my monologue tell me what i need work on

[@angelinejoycenakano2497]

tHANK YOUVERY MUCH

[@ramiawilson4214]

A handle on the language? What does he mean by this?

[@malinhessedahl]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@enwasmith]

would a harry potter monologue be to popular?

[@djwhite6621]

i wonder if your looking for actresses

[@rainbowpanda6960]

This dude looks like he wants to cry!

[@jolieusher]

Well oops

[@DrJones20]

What's a shock monologue?