How to Perform and Deliver a Monologue

Course Overview

Skills and Knowledge:
By taking this course, learners will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to select, rehearse, and deliver a monologue for examination, audition, competition, or performance. Learners will gain an understanding of the definition and description of a monologue, how to select a piece, and how to create a character. They will also learn about vocal and physical characterisation, centering, posture, observation, movement, gait, clarity, pitch, acting from the outside in and the inside out, Stanislavski, breathing, staging, lighting and sound, props and costume, and how to introduce their piece. Additionally, learners will gain an understanding of the playwright’s intentions, era, and context, as well as the skills necessary for screen acting.
Professional Growth:
This course contributes to professional growth by providing learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to select, rehearse, and deliver a monologue for examination, audition, competition, or performance. Learners will gain an understanding of the definition and description of a monologue, how to select a piece, create a character, and use vocal and physical characterisation. Additionally, learners will gain an understanding of the context, centering, posture, observation, movement, gait, clarity, pitch, acting from the outside in and the inside out, Stanislavski, breathing, staging, lighting and sound, props and costume, and how to introduce a piece. This course also provides learners with the opportunity to watch the course section by section, actioning the suggestions and rehearsing in between sections. As a result, learners will be able to develop their skills in selecting, rehearsing, and delivering a monologue for examination, audition, competition, or performance, which can contribute to their professional growth.
Further Education:
This course is suitable for preparing further education as it covers a range of topics related to performing and delivering a monologue. It provides learners with the skills to select, rehearse and deliver a monologue for examination, audition, competition or performance. The course covers topics such as understanding the context, creating a character, vocal and physical characterisation, staging, lighting and sound, and props and costume. It also provides learners with an understanding of the playwright's intentions, era and context, which can be useful for both theatrical and screen acting. The course can be used for a specific monologue or to appreciate the acting skills needed in general, and can be watched again when a student is tackling a new monologue or a new character. Therefore, this course is suitable for preparing further education.