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Monologue Mastery for Teens

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:07:23 +0000

The art of delivering an impressive monologue is a skill often neglected, especially amongst teenagers. Yet, in a world increasingly valuing effective communication, this talent is more essential than ever. Acting auditions, speech competitions, presentations – these all require a form of monologue mastery. This article offers a comprehensive guide to help teenagers acquire and […]

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Behind the Curtain: What Families of Child Actors Go Through

Ilana Rapp — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:50:33 +0000

Behind the curtain — the real lowdown of what show biz families go through — is a topic rarely discussed. From the early days of Hollywood to the present, child actors have always been a significant part of the entertainment industry. They’re often cast in movies, television shows, commercials and plays because of their natural […]

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How Do Actors Deal with the Challenge of Changing Behaviors on Set?

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:55:54 +0000

How do actors deal with the challenge of changing behaviors on set? I’ve never started an article out with the title in the first paragraph, but I want it to resonate with you because there are two parts to this equation. This question can be interpreted in two different ways: 1) Actors are often challenged […]

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SOUND OF MUSIC – Adult Male – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:42:14 +0000

SOUND OF MUSIC – Captain Von Trapp meets Maria. Dramatic Monologue for Adult Male. 1 Min. CAPTAIN VON TRAPP: (to Maria, first meeting) I’m Captain von Trapp. You are Fraulein Maria? Now, Fraulein, as to your duties here. You will be in charge of my children. There are seven of them. You will find out […]

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SOUND OF MUSIC – Young Adult Female – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:39:10 +0000

SOUND OF MUSIC – Maria tells Captain Von Trapp how to show love to his children. Dramatic Monologue for Young Adult Female. 1 Min. MARIA: (to Captain Von Trapp) I know you don’t know your children, but you’ve got to. Take Liesl – Liesl isn’t a child any more. And if you keep treating her […]

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SHREK JR – Kid Male – Comedic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:49:32 +0000

SHREK JR – Shrek’s opening monologue. Comedic Monologue for Kid Male. 1 Min. Shrek: Once upon a time there was a little ogre named Shrek, who lived with his parents in a bog by a tree. It was a pretty nasty place, but he was happy because ogres like nasty. On his 7th birthday the […]

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MULAN JR – Kid/Teen Female – Comedic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:45:51 +0000

MULAN JR – Matchmaker tries to fix Mulan. Comedic Monologue for Kid/Teen Female. >1 Min. MATCHMAKER: (The MATCHMAKER makes notes.) Speaking without permission. Strike one. Hmmm! Too skinny. Humph. Not good for bearing sons. Lack of respect. Strike two. Ruining the Matchmaker’s last good pair of slippers – and her pedicure! Strike three! You clumsy, […]

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FULL HOUSE – Adult Male – Comedic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:34:07 +0000

“But do you have the common courtesy to call me and tell me that you will be twenty-five minutes late?” from the TV Show “Full House”. Uncle Jesse is fed up with being a housewife. 3-4 Min. JESSE: Give me a break… Don’t “huh” me! You waltz in here twenty-five minutes late and expect sympathy? Huh! I have CLEANED […]

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MAD MEN – Adult Male – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:13:43 +0000

“It’s called the carousel,” from the TV Show “Mad Men”. While delivering a presentation, Don misses his family. 3-4 Min. DON: Well, technology is a glittering lure. But, uh, there is the rare occasion when the public can be engaged on a level beyond flash, if they have a sentimental bond with the product. My first job, […]

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Frustrated Father – Adult Males – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:11:37 +0000

FRUSTRATED FATHER – A middle-aged male actor gives this dramatic monologue to his ungrateful children. 1-2 minute. INT: CRAIG’S HOUSE. Craig is a frustrated, overworked man. At the dinner table his children are complaining about not wanting to do their homework. CRAIG When I was your age, my mom used to tell me, “You can do anything.” She […]

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Boy Has Conversation with Babysitter – Young Boys

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:01:44 +0000

BABYSITTER – A boy has a playful conversation with his babysitter. Younger boys can use this monologue as an audition piece. 1 Min. INT: A MESSY HOUSEHOLD. Adrian, age four, is being babysat by his teenage neighbor. ADRIAN I’m the king! King Boomhammer! You can’t be the queen because the queen is gone. She got took with the […]

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Fatherly Advice to Son – Adult Males

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:09:14 +0000

Advice Monologue – A new father drives around town to soothe his infant son. 4-6 minute monologue, good for men. INT: A CAR GARY is driving BEN, his infant son, around the neighborhood, trying to get him to go to sleep. GARY Shhh shhh shh, kid, take a nap already. (In a sing-song voice) Go to […]

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Q an A (Question An Actor): EP. 4 Aladdin’s Adam Jacobs

Robert Peterpaul — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 07:19:00 +0000

NYCastings.com proudly presents “Q an A” (Question an Actor) where Robert Peterpaul (America’s Got Talent, Access Hollywood) sits down to gain valuable insight from today’s most acclaimed performers. Tune in and let us help you succeed in your career. Episode 4: We’re backstage at the New Amsterdam Theatre to interview Aladdin himself, Adam Jacobs. From […]

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