I try to think of monologues as
moments in a play that are like songs in a musical. Something within the
character or the situation gets to such a fever pitch that the character must
open up and speak. They have to get something off their chest, or have to
think their way through a problem. A key thing to remember is the speaker
is speaking for a reason. The character is using this speech as a
tool. Either to arrive at self knowledge, or to think their way through a
problem, or to convince another character to do something, or to think some new
way.
AND, the monologue should be as
short as possible. As soon as the character has solved the problem that
prompts the speaking the monologue is over and the rest of the play continues.
Thanks, again, for letting me
work with that class. You've created a wonderfully safe, creative space
for them to be in. And they are all marvelously talented, diligent,
supportive artists.
Dr. Steven Totland
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