What are the best monologues from movies?

What are the best monologues from movies?

Here are some of the best movie monologues.

• American Psycho – “Morning Routine”
• Queen & Slim- “What Do You Want?”
• Star Wars Episode V – “I Am Your Father”
• Whiplash – “Break Up”
• It’s A Wonderful Life – “Lasso the Moon”
• The Big Lebowski – “I’m the Dude”
• Training Day- “King Kong”
• Rudy – Fortune’s Truth.

Where can I find monologues?

Suggested sites for finding monologues on the web for free:

• Monologue Archive. An assortment of public domain monologues taken from classic plays organized by gender and type.
• Shakespeare’s Monologues.
• Audition Monologues by Stage Agent.
• The Monologue Database.
• Ace Your Audition Monologues.

Can monologues be from movies?

We generally encourage actors to use theatre monologues for auditions, but there have been some mighty fine monologues from the big screen over the years that are definitely worth a look. There is a stigma around auditioning using a movie monologue, and so often it isn’t done.

How do you shoot a monologue?

Tips for Performing Your Best Monologue

1. Avoid fidgeting beforehand.
2. Don’t stare down the panel – pick a specific point for delivery!
3. Pick from a play.
4. Introduce or look for levels.
5. Don’t go over time.
6. Try to find something unique.
7. Do your research.
8. Show your personality.

Here are some of the best movie monologues.

• Good Will Hunting – “Your Move Chief”
• Goodfellas – “Gangster”
• Hidden Figures – “There is no bathroom for me”
• Inglorious Basterds – “Opening Monologue”
• Joker – “How about another joke, Murray?”
• The Social Network – “Betrayal”
• Do the Right Thing – “LOVE and HATE”

What is the greatest monologues of all time?

Here are the 20 Greatest Monologues in Movie History:

• 8 Marlon Brando in Apocalypse Now.
• 7 Ellen Burstyn in Requiem for a Dream.
• 6 Tom Wilkinson in Michael Clayton.
• 5 Meryl Streep in Sophie’s Choice.
• 4 Mo’Nique in Precious.
• 3 Samuel L.
• 2 Viola Davis in Doubt.
• 1 Gregory Peck in To Kill a Mockingbird.

What is a dramatic monologue for kids?

A poem written in the form of a speech of an individual character to an imaginary audience of one or more people is known as a dramatic monologue. Such a poem compresses into a single vivid scene a narrative sense of the speaker’s history and psychological insight into his character.

What are some easy monologues?

19 Easy Monologues to Learn

• THEM CANDLES. Kendra is a fire spirit but her body can’t keep up with her heart.
• ACTING DIFFERENT. Cassandra tells her boyfriend that she doesn’t like it when he acts like a tough guy in front of his friends.
• TWO SHADES AWAY.
• SECOND LOOK.
• I’M NOT DUMB.
• LAND OF THE FORGOTTEN.
• AT THE PARTY.
• ATTENTION.

What makes a good movie monologue?

A great monologue will capture the audience’s attention and imagination with length and tone but cut short just at the right time. Put simply, if a monologue goes on too long the audience will get bored.

What are some examples of monologues?

Monologue Examples From Literature

• Hamlet. When you think of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the title character’s famous “To be or not to be” speech may come to mind as a prominent monologue.
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
• Othello.
• A Doll’s House.
• The Crucible.
• To Kill a Mockingbird.
• The Color Purple.
• Other Written Works With Monologues.

What is a good monologue?

What is a monologue 5th grade?

Vocabulary: Monologue – A speech made by one actor. They’ve already spoken two monologues today, but now they will write a monologue for a character. Ask students what they learned about the character or situation from this monologue.

What are the 3 elements of a good monologue?

7 Elements of a Great Monologue

• Castability. Choose something in your age range and gender, where the language is colloquial and a comfortable fit for who you are.
• Relationship. Select material where your character is talking to one specific individual.
• Conflict.
• Clarity.
• Response points.
• A Button.
• Owning your space.

What is an example of a famous monologue?

Hamlet. When you think of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, the title character’s famous “To be or not to be” speech may come to mind as a prominent monologue. A better example of a monologue is Polonius’ speech to his son, Laertes, before Laertes goes to France.

Are there any monologues for kids?

A fun list of monologues for kids. Most of these monologues are short and easy to learn, ideal for children under the age of 15. These can be great for auditions, or for performance. We also have monologues for adults available. Some of these may suit slightly older kids/teens, or more advanced kids.

What are the best Disney monologues to practice your accent?

Angelina Jolie sinks her pearly whites into her first big speech of this Disney hit, penned by Disney-darling Linda Woolverton. 4. “Brave” (2012): Merida For teens and adults. This is a good monologue to use to simply practice your Scottish accent, but you can also go accentless and make it your own!

How many Rapunzel monologues are there?

There are two Rapunzel monologues at the link above, but don’t sleep on Mother Gothel! She tends to steamroll her stolen daughter with her dialogue so there are lots of options for her in the film, too. 10. “Up” (2009): Muntz For adults. Spoiler alert! Muntz takes quite a menacing turn in this uplifting film.

How do I pick a monologue?

The key is to pick a monologue that resonates with you. Have fun working with these monologues! Always pick monologues that you enjoy and feel comfortable performing. We have split this page into Boys and Girls, but most of the monologues can be adapted to work for either. Any monologue suggestions always appreciated in the comments below.