HOW TO FIND A GOOD MONOLOGUE THAT WORKS

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Күн бұрын

NEW YORK ACTING-COACH John Windsor-Cunningham with another video for serious actors, here pushing the importance of choosing monologues that SUIT us, - the huge importance!

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@spensert4933 4 жыл бұрын

I think this monologue would be great for audition ahaha

@ChaswellQuint 2 ай бұрын

should I try it?

@cookiemonster3518 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for coming back!!

@willbow1304 4 жыл бұрын

Sir, I must thank you for everything! Since last year, I got you in my recommended, but I never watched it because thought my life was about something else. But, this year, as I was facing depression due to poor career choices, I decided to watch your videos about the British accent, since I wanted to talk in that accent (it sounds classy to me). After watching it, I decided to watch your other videos and, for the first time in my life, I thought I had found what I wanted to do with my life. Then, I made some researches about acting and got involved in it, even though it hasn't been much yet, I feel so happy and motivated, more than I have ever felt in my entire life, and I plan on doing a full 180 in my life and start my career as an actor (as a student for the moment though). Thank you for everything, sir John Windsor-Cunningham, were it not for you, no one knows how much I would be struggling in life trying to find happiness! Thank you so much!

@buttgoblin9954 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@willbow1304 4 жыл бұрын

@@buttgoblin9954 Thanks, now I feel I'm going the right way! And good luck to you as well!

@santyaka_ariduta 4 жыл бұрын

That's lovely! Good luck on your new path mate!

@chasewilltin8567 3 жыл бұрын

I got to say....starting in covid is one of the worst time mate. .....I don't need to tell you the challenges you know them, and you know that there is that part waiting for you. Tho may it be weeks or months...its waiting for you

@constantinadeli6318 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for you!! 💖💖

@TheOzcar17 4 жыл бұрын

I loved your story about acting where you started improvising and they got mad at you. Best wishes

@melissamarie714 4 жыл бұрын

I just found this account and feel as though I came across a hidden diamond, thank you sir for sharing your talent

@itzdilpickle3679 4 жыл бұрын

I watched you just before a play, and it made me act the best Ive ever done. Thanks so much

@NewYorkActingCoach 4 жыл бұрын

It was all in you then, not in me. Well done. John Windsor-Cunningham

@itzdilpickle3679 4 жыл бұрын

@@NewYorkActingCoach thanks so much

@Nachovaibs 4 жыл бұрын

what a genuine teacher! love From Santiago, chile! 🇨🇱

@Jatsuschiupa 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not an actress, neither want to be one, but I love watch a good acting and really enjoy your videos, they're very interesting and helpful to better appreciating a good work, thank you for sharing, Sir. Glad to see you round here again! Greetings from Mexico City! P. S. Hope my English is right.

@Pixietoria 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for passing on your experience here. Perfect advice. You express yourself so wonderfully! This in itself was fabulously engaging and enjoyable to watch.

@Kriswixx 2 жыл бұрын

A classic moment I recall explaining this Lesson "reservoir dogs bathroom scene" comes to mind. Top drawer sir, thank you.

@chemali 4 жыл бұрын

It's so wonderful to have you back. I kept checking the channel just in case KZfaq algorithm was not notifying me of any new videos. Always so true so insightful!!

@hanaptackova4965 4 жыл бұрын

I must thank you very much... This video is actually what I needed now...! I do really appreciate your advices, because it's too hard to find something that works.. And you're really the best teacher I've found so far, always so informative and honest about what you're saying. So please keep on filming. You're saving our lives... 😃 Even in these dark days...

@geraldinebielke 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I needed. I’ve been searching for a suitable audition monologue for more than 4 or more weeks. Now I know how it will feel like when I found the right monologue for me. Thank you!

@dimplechauhan1552 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to thank you for each and every video you have posted. And it's amazing to see that you are back.

@vestpow 4 жыл бұрын

You are truly a master!! Love all your videos. You make it all make sense.

@SunnyyScott 4 жыл бұрын

I first began watching you around a year ago, I now have an agent and am looking to do to drama school in the near future. Thank you for your tips and help

@NewYorkActingCoach 4 жыл бұрын

Prepare for the drama school as many months in advance as possible. It's great auditioning and knowing it's going to be "fun" because you are so at ease about it all. JOhn Windsor-Cunningham

@chasewilltin8567 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats

@Chewkz 3 жыл бұрын

You are a genius teacher

@Chewkz 3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@NewYorkActingCoach 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Better to come, next week hopefully! John Windsor-Cunningham

@yenziwensele2886 4 жыл бұрын

Today I learnt how to act, I discovered I’m real. Acting is a feeling and feelings are real.. Thank you so much for this sir

@Peterdodgeviper 4 жыл бұрын

Great video johnnie thankyou,that’s what I’m doing right now ,going over monologues ,you’re 100% right anyone can spill out lines getting into the character is another story cheees stay safe

@Abdullah_rahil86 4 жыл бұрын

I love this channel, and thank you very much. This has really helped me in my career

@catherinebisset72671 4 жыл бұрын

You give the best acting advice I have ever come across. I have to deliver Queen Margaret's Brave Warriors monologue from Henry VI Part 3 for an exam next week, but I knew it wasn't quite truthful enough because I've never been a Queen nor taunted a mortal enemy with the blood of his dead son but you gave me an I idea how I can make it about me using substitution - yep there was someone at school I hated that much. Thank you.

@ekinsmusic 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for everything and thank you for coming back.

@aleksandrivanov6886 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you after such a break. Thanks for your tips! Best wishes from Ukraine!

@jingerjoy6760 Жыл бұрын

Hi and thank you for the advices in the video you made! This is exactly what I began with my monologue. I created a character named Eunice May and I inspired most of the speech she wants to tell based on my experiences about my fears and struggles in life. This character also creates a symbolism of myself and I enjoy expressing myself rather than faking scenarios. Also, I will be presenting this monologue on Thursday so I will do my best as I can.

@pchii_ 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness your last video says 1 year ago I'm so glad I found your channel ! Thinking of taking those classes :D you're super cool and so so helpful!

@persephone3650 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being no nonsense. I promise you that I am going to work on this. Thank you.

@TimoDcTheLikelyLad 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect Timing - thank you so much!

@heyiamavinash2828 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to see you after a really long time,Thanks for helping me and other actors all around the world -Avinash

@Abdullah_rahil86 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this channel and thank you very much Actor John windsor

@adambourque9954 4 жыл бұрын

So glad to see another video from you John! I hope you're staying well through all the madness!

@NewYorkActingCoach 4 жыл бұрын

Madness is no problem for me. You might glance at my other website (MadEnglishman.com) and just look at Video number '7' and you'll see what I mean. Thanks for watching anyway. John Windsor-Cunningham

@coralcaridad8559 4 жыл бұрын

Love this guy so much, he inspired me so much

@passionfruitfruit 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you again, John. Take care.

@JuneGriffinGarcia 4 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to learn from you, coach!

@XerxesSings 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of your expertise! I truly appreciate you! Thank you! I needed to hear this!

@pradeepksao 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back after long time sir.

@user-ug2yk9di6v 4 жыл бұрын

What a surprise！You come back ！

@PhuongHoang-wc8wy 4 жыл бұрын

I've always been in love with your introduction :3 >~< Thank you for the video!

@vladbaliyk316 4 жыл бұрын

Your lessons is really helpful!!! Thanks for coming

@sailingsaiyan7835 4 жыл бұрын

These video's are a big help for me. Thank you sir

@SarinaMariah 4 жыл бұрын

its so good to see you back

@barres5584 4 жыл бұрын

legend.

@maestro7058 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely man. I have noticed it myself you must approach a character especially the character that you love. You must live through it or better yet HE lives through you! You are actually his only hope of coming out in your representation!

@lightningfc3282 4 жыл бұрын

I love his videos, they help alot.

@박형우 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you again, sir

@nah3609 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! They honestly help me so much. I wish there will be more in the soon future, but thats not on me. Do what makes you happy!

@matt-mk3tn 4 жыл бұрын

I just subscribe a while back, your tutorials are amazing, by the time I leave quarantine I will be a different person thanks to you!

@burnerdliu1132 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see your new vids sir!

@sripadkulkarni Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice 👍🏼

@cisco4953 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is very helpful and is what I’m struggling with right now. I don’t want to seem. I want to be me but a me that makes what I say or do on stage life like, organic and real.

@rasulsabore5979 9 ай бұрын

Love this great information

@mariakanoute7287 4 жыл бұрын

You're back!! Yes!!

@bernardoreyes2371 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Thanks for so much

@mikolajrosollitzpasja 3 жыл бұрын

You are great coach, and great person. I'm telling absolute truth

@Abdullah_rahil86 4 жыл бұрын

Very good, helped me a lot thank you john

@meganmenary2174 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@dedstrock 4 жыл бұрын

I like the way you talk sir

@alenakolchinaeffy 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video !

@CorkShakespeare 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video and learned a lot from it. Thank you.

@davidleigh9560 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I'm taking my first acting class on Zoom and did my first monologue last week.

@avebollen 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I just wanted to say that your videos really helped me with my first professional job! You’re great help! :D

@chasewilltin8567 3 жыл бұрын

Woah. What was it.

@notacasual Жыл бұрын

Needed this video so much, thank you so much for making this

@NewYorkActingCoach Жыл бұрын

Well, thanks for kind words. What I say is easy to say though, and finding 'THAT' monologue ain't so easy. If you give it TIME, to study it ENOUGH, you may be able to work out that a speech IS like you, that you are like Macbeth because you would do what your wife (and witches) tell you, or like Ophelia because you really know how loneliness feels. But the time that takes, to work out that a line is about loneliness, or obedience, is every day for weeks when you are rehearsing with a whole company, and months when working on your own. So if you DO the study then acting is (in the end) quite easy. But only then. Only then. John Windsor-Cunningham

@notacasual Жыл бұрын

@@NewYorkActingCoach absolutely. Thank you sir. Long have i searched for a monologue that truly works for me, but watching your video has helped reinforce what exactly I need to look for and what exactly people don’t want to see with a monologue. Thank you for the video and thank you so much as well for taking the time to write back to me with this extremely informative comment. Appreciate you, Mr. WC!

@NewYorkActingCoach Жыл бұрын

@@notacasual Just get help from seriously smart friends or a coach you trust, who can help you discover that a line like "Thank you" may mean "I want more" and a line like "I want a divorce" may mean "I still love you". It takes work.

@mostafaelshamy7111 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back sir , keep posting

@jamiekarlcoupe 4 жыл бұрын

Irreverent honesty. My hero

@birdlover7776 4 жыл бұрын

We’ve missed you sir 😊!

@marzyciel01 4 жыл бұрын

Just thank you. I would love to someday talk with you face to face. Great videos!

@Northandlights 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! Very motivational

@NeerajSharma033 4 жыл бұрын

Mad respect to him.

@ilovemilfs7972 Жыл бұрын

this was amazing thankyou

@atuhaireritah7153 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is helpful

@aruns5713 3 жыл бұрын

im watchung some of ur videos..and its really helpful sir

@ninavuletic9599 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@michaelpowell7697 11 ай бұрын

after reading through the comments I feel like I've sat through 35 people doing exactly the same monologue.... 😂

@NewYorkActingCoach 11 ай бұрын

Yes, it's the same for all actors. All any of us has to do - from those who are struggling to those who are stars at the 'top' - is to keep on and on trying, and not settling or fake. Best wishes, John

@emmalee3990 4 жыл бұрын

You're back!!!

@SMewett 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to see you back

@NewYorkActingCoach 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Some of my recent videos are not on my 'channel' for some reason, just under my name on KZfaq. Best wishes, John Windsor-Cunningham

@SMewett 3 жыл бұрын

@@NewYorkActingCoach I searched for you on KZfaq, but this is the only channel I could find.

@NewYorkActingCoach 3 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to sort it out, but it looks like taking months, sorry. If you really want to try, then just use my name to search on KZfaq ( John Windsor-Cunningham ) some of the videos which come up are not on my channel. Then, of course, there are 8 silly ones I did just for 'acting' fun, under the title A BRITISH ARISTOCRAT IN NEW YORK. But I will aim to sort this. Try and find other people and if you don't admire them then work out exactly why! Learn that way. I did. John Windsor-Cunningham

@SMewett 3 жыл бұрын

@@NewYorkActingCoach thank you 🙏

@mundo9680 4 жыл бұрын

HES BACK!

@kennythompson9646 3 жыл бұрын

Sir Kenny appreciate this content.

@Cokedeskphone 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@violetfrankson5924 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely, thank You☆

@menantea 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.. I hope you make more videos

@JourneywithJane 4 жыл бұрын

Helpful. Thank you

@unknown-5944 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u sir 💛

@kristinacrane6791 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I like to write my own.

@hannak.79 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my god he is back!!!!!! Thank you lord

@NewYorkActingCoach 4 жыл бұрын

Well, thanks, it's always nice to hear kind words, but I'd not realized I was the answer to anyone's prayer before - ! - . . . better to come next week hopefully, the next video on Shakespeare, (unless somebody suggests a better idea). Best wishes with your work, John Windsor-Cunningham

@hannak.79 4 жыл бұрын

This is insane! I would have never thought that you would reply to my comment! I find you incredible. And the fact that you are going to be talking about Shakespeare is even crazier to me because I have been rehearsing and prepearing for Juliet (My first ever role) for over a year now. Just in a different language.. :) . So I am greatly interested. Cannot wait.

@NewYorkActingCoach 4 жыл бұрын

@@hannak.79 Not that you've asked, but if you have one small question about Juliet lease use my website, not this here, as messages here easily disappear, so use the 'Contact page' on my website (Windsor-Cunningham.com) or my direct email (jwcactor@yahoo.com) especially if you want coaching. But if you just concentrate on the fact that she will love Romeo even when he is dead you won't go far wrong. No like a modern passion which lasts until divorce is thought of. John Windsor-Cunningham

@hannak.79 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I’m very gratefull for this offer. I will definitely think about it. I certanly have numerous questions about monolouges and acting on stage in general. (Since I have very little experience). However I don’t quite have any that can be put into words just yet. But if I do I might just contact you :) Until then I’m going to keep on watching your videos and learn from them. Thank you again. I so appreciate it.

@RobinPM100 4 жыл бұрын

John is back - with a vengeance! 👍

@NathanandAnita 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! 💜💜💜

@VeronicaPapay 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sir! I just wanted to thank you for you're incredible acting videos that never fail to enlighten me. As soon as I saw the notification that you were posting again I nearly screamed with excitement. But basically I have a question question. I have read that an attribute of great actors is that they're able to take on any role (chameleon style), even if the role dosen't necessarily fit their personality. Furthermore I'm worried that if I go for roles that are specific to me, I may fall into the 'type-actor' category. Does anyone have any advice regarding how you can use monologues that are relatable without becoming a type actor? Thank you very much!!!!

@NewYorkActingCoach 2 жыл бұрын

There's no such thing as a 'type' really, not if you think seriously. It's like judging a person before you know them. It's a mistake. All parts are either like you , in some small hidden way, or not. Search and you'll find it. It's just as people who don't know you may sometimes say "I never expected you to be so angry" or "I never expected you to be good with children" . . there are dozens of parts inside some of us, and IFTHERE ARE ONLY ONE OR TWO 'TYPES' as you call them, just give them as full a life as possible. John Windsor-Cunningham

@zedgeyrigby1504 4 жыл бұрын

LONG TIME NO SEE! You

@Hifromkate1 4 жыл бұрын

Great

@randomperson9876 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, great video.Would be so nice if you could do a video on acting exercises to do at home alone.

@NewYorkActingCoach 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm. I can only answer your question in my own way. Acting is meant to be done with other people, when you are on your own you should be studying lines to do with somebody else, an actor-friend, or for an audition, or for an acting-coach (it doesn't have to be me, just find the best who is willing to see you. If you do not have lines t study then you should be reading 200 plays and screenplays, and watching a million videos. And studying very, very, very, very hard, as the actors you compete with for jobs will have done that and you want to be better than them. John Windsor-Cunningham

@jakebrookesactor 3 жыл бұрын

Precisely. Delivery becomes real.

@dzir 4 ай бұрын

❤

@magalibarradas8971 4 жыл бұрын

Love it. Are you teaching online?

@NewYorkActingCoach 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, of course. But please don't ask for details here, as messages can disappear or be missed, please use the 'Contact' page on my website (Windsor-Cunningham.com) or my direct email (jwcactor@yahoo.com) and let me know exactly what help you need. John Windsor-Cunningham

@bassijpkes 4 жыл бұрын

Authenticity

@FlamingEmberSeal 4 жыл бұрын

Isn't this called finding the truth?.

@liquidwater1204 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have my first audition where we have to provide a monologue this fall and I’ve been really anxious about it.

@NewYorkActingCoach 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good for you then. The next trick is to choose and have your monologue ready long in advance, then, - when you wander on to do it in the Autumn - you will have known it for so long that you will be able to relax and let it rip! So make your ind up about monologues and work on them soon. John WIndsor-Cunningham

@elizabeth2245 3 жыл бұрын

Can you write your own monologue or does it have to be from something that already exists?

@minamoon1426 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use some of this AS a monologue??

@HARISJK123 4 жыл бұрын

have u watched the new Shrek movie

@addi9817 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I’m auditioning for Sally Brown In You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. I’m looking for a comedic monologue that matches the characters personality and can be cut down to 30 seconds. I’m having a really hard time finding one that I like. If anyone has any recommendations that would be great!❤️

@NewYorkActingCoach 4 жыл бұрын

You might consider connecting a few short speeches of Sally Brown's if you can't find anything else. . John Windsor-Cunningham

@addi9817 4 жыл бұрын

John Windsor-Cunningham Okay, Thank You!

@lightningfc3282 4 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video or explain how to improve facial expressions?

@NewYorkActingCoach 4 жыл бұрын

Hmm, I think the subject is a sign of inexperience, although I know one or two teachers do talk about "expressions". If you feel right the expression will appear. If you 'make' the expression then the feeling will not be there and it will look fake. I have coached Oscar nominees, one Oscar winner, and dozens of actor in various tv series and none of them ever ever ever ever ever ever talks about 'expressions. Get INSIDE the part. John Windsor-Cunningham

@lightningfc3282 4 жыл бұрын

@@NewYorkActingCoach thanks for the great advice. 😊