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So you didn’t get into drama school? The world of acting is not easy. It’s a competitive industry, and getting rejected is something of a rite of passage. But if you’re feeling down about it, don’t panic – you’re not the only one. Rejections are pretty common, and why wouldn’t they be: drama schools only […]

Actors’ careers are currently on the rise and their schedules can be incredibly demanding. With auditions, second jobs, and performing under your belt, where do you find time to work out? For actors exercising is not about aesthetics although that is a nice bonus. Acting is a grueling job that demands energy, physical exertion and

A bad actor can’t overcome their fears or insecurities when in front of the camera. A great actor, on the other hand, has an ability to not focus on anything but their performance. Acting is about being fully present in the moment and finding the spontaneity that makes your character come to life in front

Actors tell stories, express emotions, and engage their audiences through words, and increasing your vocabulary is an often overlooked yet simple way to make your performances more powerful. Unfortunately, all words were not created equal. Some words can express emotion better, others can make you laugh and some can have you at the edges of

1. Scent Of A Woman A monologue from the screenplay by Bo Goldman Slade – 1 Outta order? I’ll show you outta order! You don’t know what outta order is, Mr. Trask! I’d show you but I’m too old; I’m too tired; I’m too f***in’ blind. If I were the man I was five years

20 Of The Best Contemporary Dramatic Monologues For Men From Published Plays 1. The Pillowman A monologue from the play by Martin McDonagh Ariel Oh, really? Well, y’know, I’ll tell you what there is about me. There is an overwhelming, and there is an all-pervading, hatred…a hatred…of people like you. Of people who lay even

22 Best Classical Dramatic Monologues For Men 1. Alcestis A monologue from the play by Euripides NOTE: This monologue is reprinted from The Plays of Euripides in English, vol. ii. Trans. Shelley Dean Milman. London: J.M. Dent & Sons, 1922. ADMETUS My friends, I deem the fortune of my wifeHappier than mine, though otherwise it

53 Amazing Dramatic Shakespeare Monologues For Men 1. Richard II Act III, Scene 2 King Richard II No matter where – of comfort no man speak.Let’s talk of graves, of worms, and epitaphs,Make dust our paper, and with rainy eyesWrite sorrow on the bosom of the earth.Let’s choose executors and talk of wills.And yet not

118 Dramatic Monologues For Males From Published Plays, Shakespeare Plays, Movies, & TV Shows 20 Best Contemporary Dramatic Monologues For Men From Plays 1. The Pillowman A monologue from the play by Martin McDonagh Ariel Oh, really? Well, y’know, I’ll tell you what there is about me. There is an overwhelming, and there is an

In this blog post, we will answer the following question:  What are the Best Acting Schools and Colleges in Los Angeles? We will discuss some of their unique traits, the cost of tuition, and how to get in touch with them. Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world and home to some of the most prestigious

A monologue from the screenplay written by Wes Anderson M. GUSTAVE (surprised) You want me to do it? (instantly) Dear heavenly Father, please, protect our cherished guest as she travels through snow and sleet and under shadow of darkness. Guide her in the night to her final destination. Indeed, whatever luxury she may require, be

A monologue from the screenplay written by Will Ferrell and Adam Mckay Ricky Dear Lord Baby Jesus, or as our brothers in the South call you: ‘Hey-suz’. We thank you so much for this bountiful harvest of Dominos, KFC, and the always delicious Taco Bell.  I just want to take time to say thank you

A monologue from the screenplay by Quentin Tarantino Captain Koons This watch. This watch was on your daddy’s wrist when he was shot down over Hanoi. He was captured, put in a Vietnamese prison camp.  He knew if the gooks ever saw the watch it’d be confiscated, taken away. The way your dad looked at

The Best 20 Comedic Monologues For Teenage Females From Plays 1. ALL KIDDING ASIDE A monologue from the play by Charles Johnson Scotty Welcome to the show. My name is Scotty Devlin. I know what you’re all thinking… How come she has a boy’s name? Actually my real name is Heidi. But I had to

24 Dramatic Monologues For Teenage Females 1. Child Soldier A monologue from the play by J. Thalia Cunningham Destiny (early twenties, Liberian) Destiny, a former child soldier in Liberia, has come to the United States as an undocumented refugee, where she struggles to navigate the battlefield of an inner-city high school while keeping her past

24 Dramatic Monologues For Teenage Females 1. Child Soldier A monologue from the play by J. Thalia Cunningham Destiny (early twenties, Liberian) Destiny, a former child soldier in Liberia, has come to the United States as an undocumented refugee, where she struggles to navigate the battlefield of an inner-city high school while keeping her past

The Best 22 Funny Monologues For Women From Movies 1. Bridesmaids A monologue from the screenplay  by Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig Annie I told you she wanted to go to Paris. I told you Paris! I told you! What, you’re going to go to Paris with Helen now?! Are you going to ride around

20 Best Modeling Agencies in New York With over 900 fashion companies and more than 75 major trade shows, New York is one of the top fashion capitals of the world. Thousands of new and established models flock to New York City every year to try their hand at modeling.  But before you can start

The Best 19 Comedic Monologues For Teenage Boys 1. Spacebar: A Broadway Play A monologue from the play by Kyle Sugarman & Michael Mitnick Kyle has written a play which he thinks is a sure-fire hit. He is sending it off to “Broadway.” This is his cover letter. Kyle (sixteen) Dear Broadway. My name is

20 Of The Best Dramatic Monologues For Teenage Boys From Published Plays 1. L’APPEL DU VIDE A monologue from the play by Molly Kirschner Quentin, a college freshman, is speaking to his new roommate, Simon. He has spent the last several minutes trying to convince Simon that the whole room belongs to him, Quentin, as