Audition and Monologue

Auditioning is an essential part of being an actor. This class will demystify the process, so that students develop the skill and confidence to prepare an effective audition. Cold reading and making committed clear acting choices in scenes and monologues will be covered. Students will learn how to choose exciting and suitable monologues that reveal the actor's individuality and skill. In the class, students will practice addressing stage fright through preparation, warmup, and breathing to focus nerves into performance vitality and ease. Several guest speakers from the theater and film industry may be featured. Students will complete the class with at least two dynamic contrasting monologues that will serve them in auditions. This class is ideal for students auditioning for theater productions, recorded media, or for acting conservatories and graduate schools. Enrollment preference given to TAPS majors and minors. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Acting (TAPS 120A), or approval of the instructor.