Picking A Monologue

• Be aware of your time limit. If you have an 8 minute slot and your song is 5 minutes, try not to pick a longer monologue.

• Pick a monologue that best fits your character’s personality if possible.

• Play to your strengths. Try to pick a monologue that you could perform well.

• Take risks if possible. While it's beneficial to play to your strengths, a challenge sometimes pays off, and if anything, the director will recognize the risk you took.

• Whenever possible, choose a monologue that allows you to move around and show a range of emotions.

• Do NOT pick a monologue that is already performed by the character or already in the show you’re auditioning for.

• Again, begin learning as soon as possible.