Monologue Assignment
Objective: the student will demonstrate memorization, characterization, and blocking skills.
Assignment:
You will
select, memorize, and perform a 1-1 1/2 minute monologue.
A monologue is a
one character act, where we only hear one character. A monologue may be funny or serious, or a mixture.
You character can be speaking:
to the audience
on the telephone
to himself or an inanimate object (like a teddy bear, etc.) to a person we can’t see
(Pretend this invisible character is where the audience is so the audience sees your face)
Resources: monologue books, book stores, libraries, internet, novels, short stories, etc. Your subject matter and language must be appropriate for the classroom.
1. Monologue Planning Form Due:
(Scene analysis)
2.
Character Description Form Due:
3.
Monologue Copy
stapled to the packet of papers Due:
4.
Script Final Draft Due:
Very neat copy, typed or ink, one side of page.
5. Character Collage Due:
7.
Memorization/Rehearsal Due:
8.
Performance Due:
· Simple, appropriate props and costumes will add to your performance.
· All students should be prepared to perform on the day of the assignment.
· Volunteers will be accepted first, then I will call on actors at random.
· Time Limit: 1-1.5 minutes.
Monologue Scene Analysis
Name: Class Time:
1. CHARACTER NAME:
2. AGE : HAIR COLOR: EYE COLOR:
3. TITLE OF MONOLOGUE:
Answer the following in first person as your character:
4. Three words that describe me are:
5. In this monologue I am speaking to:
6. During this monologue I am feeling these emotions:
7. Describe where you are in this monologue.
Character Description Form
Monologue Assignment
Answer these questions
in first person, as the character
.
Name: Gender: Age
Place of Birth:
Where living now:
Family / friends:
Occupation:
Subject of Monologue:
Likes/Favorite things:
Dislikes/Pet peeves:
Physical description: (use notebook paper if you need to) (in first person, at least 100 words)
Emotional / Mental / Personality description: (use notebook paper if you need to) (in first person, at least 100 words)
Picture:
Draw a picture or symbol that represents your character’s inner self below. In one sentence, tell why this symbol reflect
Character Collage
You will create a collage that will reveal things about your character. Be prepared to show the class your collage and explain your choices.
Materials:
Paper (Various color Background)
Pictures
Internet
Computer
Instructions:
Choose a background color that will be an appropriate color for your character. Cut and Paste materials on your paper neatly and securely.
Write your character’s full name as s/he would write it in the middle of the paper.
Draw a picture of your character’s favorite object.
Attach a wrapper or draw a picture of your character’s favorite snack. Attach or draw a picture of your character’s favorite food.
Write out three adjectives (words) from magazines that describe your character.
Write out three nouns (words) that describe your character.
Make a cutout of a heart that has a flap that will fold up. Place or draw a picture of something your character loves on it.
Attach a real item on the paper that your character does not like. Attach a real item on the paper that your character treasures.
