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FINALLY here’s
a book that has smart, well-written, funny, emotional, ORIGINAL monologues. Also, coming from both a teacher’s
and an actor’s point of view, Della walks us through what makes a monologue work
--MARGIE HABER, L.A. Acting Coach
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From the book:
Your mouth is dry, your palms are sweaty. You have to wow this agent to gain representation. Or you
desperately want this role that is just screaming your name. Whatever the case, getting what you want as an actor totally
depends on how you deliver this thing called… a MONOLOGUE!
Let’s face it. A monologue is something
every actor needs to keep in their back pocket for auditions for agents, managers, or theatre. Also, you need to be ready
in case there isn’t a script handy and the casting director wants to see what you can do.
There have been
instances where scripts didn’t make it to the casting in time and the casting director kept the actors who had a monologue
prepared and let everyone else go. Or maybe you want to show your agent you can do more than the kinds of roles you’re
being sent out for.
There isn’t a question as to whether or not you need a monologue. The question
is…which one do you choose and how do you find it?
As a busy Los Angeles Talent Manager and Feature Film producer, I am constantly exposed to material, scripts, monologues,
treatments. So when I am listening to an actor do a monologue, the quality of the material matters a lot. I am a professional
responding, or not, to that abstract quality that catches my attention and spirit. A good monologue for this reason is best
if it is not something I have heard over and over. Ideally the circumstances of the piece have a clear and simple through
line. I appreciate that this book has developed material that is solid and actable.
