What Makes a Great Audition Monologue?

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8 жыл бұрын

How can actors find the perfect monologue? We asked Backstage Expert and acting coach Matt Newton about what makes for a good audition piece!
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@emilyaliem7668 8 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@kermitfrog593 2 ай бұрын

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.

@budphineas4798 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@mesmericmonologuediary 6 жыл бұрын

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

@benjisurya 6 жыл бұрын

This gentleman really gives good advices!

@styledna24 5 жыл бұрын

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

@sbudke8607 4 жыл бұрын

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

@kirivogelsang4429 4 жыл бұрын

How’d it go??? :)

@sbudke8607 4 жыл бұрын

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

@kirivogelsang4429 4 жыл бұрын

S Budke oh dang, good luck

@sbudke8607 4 жыл бұрын

@@kirivogelsang4429 thank you so much

@thearielharvey 4 жыл бұрын

S Budke good luckk‼️

@pauliewood6541 7 жыл бұрын

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

@janisemaryann 6 жыл бұрын

this video will forever change my life

@phelelanimthembu9295 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice .

@AsifKhanX 6 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. Thank you very much : )

@jreentertain 7 жыл бұрын

Great info thank you

@magmade 6 жыл бұрын

this guy gives great advise....Thank you

@blairmcauley2282 6 жыл бұрын

This helped me a lot

@petridish6939 8 жыл бұрын

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

@feijra 7 жыл бұрын

Camille S ALWAYS DO MONOLOGUES FROM PLAYS. ALWAYS.

@qidex Жыл бұрын

Memory monologue is a character recounting a story from their memory

@Meow_meowwww Жыл бұрын

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

@amitalati5741 5 жыл бұрын

Why does he look like he’s been crying ?

@andrewbrasfield1104 4 жыл бұрын

He does theatre that's why

@marydowney1167 4 жыл бұрын

😭

@David-bf2cg 4 жыл бұрын

The monologue was so good.

@filmqueefer 3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewbrasfield1104 ahahaha

@cweeeds 11 ай бұрын

LMFAOOOO

@TosingerT 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Thanks

@kingsuave4452 6 жыл бұрын

Good advice and tip.

@michaelcunha852 6 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq 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

@DrJones20 6 жыл бұрын

What's a shock monologue?

@cheesecakereligion22 2 жыл бұрын

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

@yvonnejeffrey3339 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@freddylrobinson888 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@bignutbussa3917 3 жыл бұрын

Do I perform monologues at auditions or upload them on youtube, im new to acting, open to any advice

@RACCorpStudios 4 жыл бұрын

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

@vada997 4 жыл бұрын

how did it go?

@RACCorpStudios 4 жыл бұрын

vada actually I got a good part so yay 😎

@Ak_-ch8cl 2 жыл бұрын

@@RACCorpStudios Hey! How is it going now?

@RACCorpStudios 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Ak_-ch8cl 2 жыл бұрын

@@RACCorpStudios Lol

@cykasucc6634 7 жыл бұрын

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

@BIRDWITCHE 7 жыл бұрын

aladin

@cadenceklaustermeier8945 6 жыл бұрын

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

@nicolaypastore 5 жыл бұрын

but i can't sing :(

@angelinejoycenakano2497 5 жыл бұрын

tHANK YOUVERY MUCH

@LeesaUnique 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@LeesaUnique 6 жыл бұрын

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

@kareemjavone4467 6 жыл бұрын

We live loll

@carolinelucia7427 3 жыл бұрын

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

@melanieweeks2372 7 жыл бұрын

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

@malaak8747 6 жыл бұрын

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

@carlynkelly8572 2 жыл бұрын

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

@hakumi508 7 жыл бұрын

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

@ramiawilson4214 6 жыл бұрын

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

@hiphophindu1 6 жыл бұрын

Look at my monologue tell me what i need work on

@type1__physique699 4 жыл бұрын

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

@leviklassen2334 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@roomtemponion7627 8 жыл бұрын

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

@jayaves8789 8 жыл бұрын

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 8 жыл бұрын

+Lady J thanks

@doreinpaulemmanuel3614 7 жыл бұрын

use that to act

@vantablack5690 7 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelcunha852 6 жыл бұрын

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