And he practices and he practices and he practices. But the next morning, what does he do? He practices. And Jones nearly decapitates him for it, throws a cymbal at his head. Have I told you that story about how Charlie Parker became Charlie Parker? Parker’s a young kid, pretty good on the Sax, gets up to play at a cutting session, and well, he fucks it up. Otherwise we’re depriving the world of the next Louis Armstrong, or the next Charlie Parker. How many fucken morons can wave his arms and keep people in tempo? I was there to push people beyond what’s expected of them. Truth is, I don’t think people understood what it was I was doing at Schaffer. Even if it’s just for a bit of fun, learn one of these monologues below and enjoy… Male Monologues from Movies Whiplash There are some amazing movie monologues that are great to work on as actors. But just because these great monologues have been performed by some of the best actors of all time, does that mean we should ignore the slew of incredible scripts written for film? Of course not! You want to be original and show your unique approach to a script. Mimicry is the enemy of good acting, and good art. And it’s a problem that can’t be solved by performing it like the original. How can you perform a monologue from Good Will Hunting, without Robin Williams springing to mind, or Erin Brockovich without being compared to the inimitable Julia Roberts? You don’t want a director, producer or casting director looking at your work and spending the whole time comparing you to Julia Roberts! I think this is because alongside any great film monologue is usually an iconic performance. There is a stigma around auditioning using a movie monologue, and so often it isn’t done.
Pete is having major issues with his co-worker because his co-worker doesn’t understand where to draw the line of their apparent friendship.These are some incredible film monologues to sink your teeth into! 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. Shabe is caught up with the wrong people and is being forced to commit a crime against his will. Jerzy discovers that his Father is planning to sell the family Motel but what’s more is that he also uncovers a deep dark secret that’s buried underground. Her experience changed her life…whether or not for the better is yet to be seen… Harley drops in on Art and Pam in order to move in with them until he figures out the rest of his life.Įdmund is a fashion writer who sheds light on design intern Avy during a catwalk.Įmily has returned back home after living on the other side of the country.
Lenora has reached a turning point in her life when her boyfriend flirts with a younger woman old enough to be her daughter. The two discuss their present situation and decide what it all means for their relationship.Ĭharlie wants to give Tula the life he’s always dreamed for them but he can’t seem to ever break past his own gambling and drinking addictions. Kyra has left the home she shared with her boyfriend of five years. Rebecca confesses the truth to her daughter as to her real mother was…ĭaz needs to get his mother out of the local bar she’s passed out in, the only trouble is that she won’t leave unless a traveling musician plays her a song.
Marza encounters a life changing event after spending an evening watching theatre. During a sandstorm, his wish may come true when two bank robbers show up.īeverly cannot go one more day unless she can escape the trapped feeling of her suburban home. Quinn is looking for a way out of bussing tables at a diner. Great 15 minute plays are short one act play scripts featuring 2 or more characters for actors to sink their teeth into.