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Finding and Cutting Monologues
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Introduction
In this module we’ll discuss how to choose and cut monologues that will meet your various college audition requirements.
Terminology
- Adjudicator: The person(s) evaluating your audition. In the context of college auditions, these people are typically faculty.
- Audition Cut: A 1-2 minute monologue from a play, or short (16-bar) and long (32-bar) portions of a song.
- Monologue: A speech from a script presented by a single character.
Related Expenses
Purchasing scripts, printing copies.
Context & Analysis
Preparation
Finding Monologues Choosing material is one of the most challenging parts of the audition process. Finding two or three monologues that represent you is no easy task. They should also be of contrasting content styles: one comedic, one dramatic, and possibly a third one that is classical. Different schools will have different requirements, but if you
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