Mastering The Monologue

Be Bold. Be Brilliant. Book It.

What you'll learn

Ace any audition monologue for film and theatre productions

Enhance script and character analysis skills

Learn the tricks and tips from the industry and auditions

Improve existing monologue performances and take them to the next level

Requirements

No experience required - just hard work, passion and a love for acting!

Description

You've seen an audition posting that you think you'd be AMAZING for. Now what?Many people undervalue the importance of auditions, but in reality, they are the key to getting you in the room where it happens. Auditions are the lifeblood of many performers, on stage or on screen, and it's a regular occurrence you're going to run into as a performer. Instead of being nervous for every audition, you can be confident and master any audition monologue you're given. Here's what you'll learn in this course:What a monologue is and the different types of monologues you'll work withHow to break down a script and look for key character indicators that'll help your performanceTricks and tips on how to memorize any monologue flawlessly Critical vocal and physical exercises to get your body in the zoneEssential audition day dos and don'ts How to ace any self-tape audition (an increasing reality in today's world)Plus, you'll see a beginner actor work through the initial cold read, script analysis, and character breakdown processes and see how these techniques truly take your monologue to the next level. Don't dread that upcoming audition. Learn to embrace it and nail it every time.Be bold. Be brilliant. And book it.Don't get taken advantage of by predatory film distributors. Arm yourself with the knowledge you need to get your feature film out to the world.Your Instructor:Jody Ledgerwood has been in the acting industry for over 20 years in various capacities, both on-stage/screen and behind the scenes. She's won numerous acting awards for her efforts in regional theatre and brings a wealth of understanding to help you improve and excel at auditions. Jody is currently the Finance Manager at Spaulding Canada and is a producer on a number of its productions.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What is a Monologue?

Section 2: More on Monologues

Lecture 3 Types of Monologues

Lecture 4 Choosing Your Monologues

Section 3: Script Analysis & Mock Audition Read

Lecture 5 Script Analysis, Part 1

Lecture 6 Script Analysis, Part 2

Lecture 7 Building the Character, Part 1

Lecture 8 Building the Character, Part 2

Section 4: Polishing Your Performance

Lecture 9 Memorizing the Monologue

Lecture 10 Voice & Physicality

Lecture 11 Vocal & Physical Exercises

Lecture 12 Polishing the Performance

Section 5: Audition Day

Lecture 13 The Audition

Lecture 14 The Slate

Lecture 15 Self Tape Auditions

Lecture 16 Final Thoughts

Beginner performers looking to master the art of auditioning for film or theatre,Intermediate performers looking to gain more confidence and skills in audition preparation