As mentioned in the previous post, I think coaching is most effective when you already have a working relationship with the coach in question. One of the best ways to establish such a relationship is by taking class with that coach. An acting class will serve that purpose but a monologue class would be even better. Monologue presents certain challenges that may not be addressed in a conventional acting class.
A monologue class actually has some advantages over coaching. What you get in one-on-one coaching usually pertains to the specific monologue you’re working on but it does not help you to develop a process that can be applied to all of your monologues. That’s important because developing monologues will be an ongoing part of your career development as an actor. A monologue that may be right for you at age 25 may not be appropriate by the time you hit 30.
My Monologue Boot Camp class is all about learning a process that can help actors to develop any monologue to an audition-ready level. I’ve detailed much of this process in my December and January posts but the class takes that process and put’s it into a hands on context where you can make that process your own.
Another great advantage of a class is that you can watch the work of other actors who are coping with the same learning curve that you are. Seeing how they respond to the audition environment can be a valuable window into your own work. The class situation also simulates the feel of a real audition more accurately than a one-on-one coaching. With more people in the room you’ll get a much better sense for how you’ll handle the pressure of a real monologue audition.
Next… Interpreting the words
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