It’s important for actors to understand that “acting” is very much an action word. Too often, those seeking work in the entertainment industry easily slip into the trap of working “at” acting more than the actual process “of” acting. They go to countless seminars and workshops but how much acting is actually being done? It’s far too easy for us to think we worked on our instrument for three hours in a workshop when in actuality, we only acted for five minutes.
One of the biggest challenges for many actors is perfecting the juggling act of trying to act every day, handle a survival job, pay for classes, and balance finances when not working on set. Not an easy thing to do!
Might I make a suggestion? The monologue!
Though often misunderstood by the on-camera actor, the monologue offers many answers to many actor challenges. It’s not just a performance piece but also a training tool. When an actor decides to learn their first monologue, add a new one to their repertoire, and/or improve an existing piece, they embark upon a journey of self-discovery, continued training, personal growth, and overall craft improvement…if it’s done correctly.
So let’s take a look at
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