How to Pick & Perform a Monologue

This video is part of the free NEURO ACTING course called 'How to Do a Monologue', and it will show you how to give a towering performance when you do your next monologue.

[Seshuishere]

Some takeaways:
Your job is not to report, but to be actively involved in the event.
Reas the whole script a few times
What surrounds you, objects, people etc, visualize it.
Don't play the mood
Don't stare 1 foot above audience head, use imaginary objects, people to look at.
Monologue occurs during climactic moment.
Know whom you are talking to
What you need
Make it specific
Make that patner your anchor
Acting score
People want to see you thinking, so that they can follow you. If you're not thinking they'll switch off. Your character has to changed from start to beginning.
What is the Event?
What is the objective?
Who is going to help you get the objective?
Defined Action
Tried to find naked moment.
Where do you let down the guard
That naked moment was written in the first place.
Build up to the naked moment.
Learn things slowly
Learn from end to beginning
One line at a time
So that it pulls you to the next sentence.
45 mins on, 15 mins off.
Read over the lines before going to sleep.
Do not get stuck into a way of line reading.
You should be saying the lines while doing something.
You must be focused on what's happening while the words are coming out on their own.
Get a photo of someone, imagine you need something from them, and then run it.
Make them your ally.
In self talk, wrestle with yourself by putting yourself out there.
Text is your greatest enemy
You need to get text out of your head into your body.
Say the text while doing something
Keep it fresh, as if these thoughts are coming in for the first time.
The character doesn't know he is going to say the monologue, so make it look spontaneous.
Moment before you begin, what is the event, etc. Take stock of character changes and make you have this desire to get something. And then forget what you are about to say. You look at the imaginary scene, partner, and fight for what you need.


Thank you

[rylesswain]

This is probably the most helpful acting help I've ever received. Thank you! Will for sure be following!

[sarahconnell]

When I first started watching this I thought “ewww. Who would be able to sit through watching a two hour monologue?” Then, when it ended, I realized I’d happily sat though a 15 minute monologue. THAT made all of your advice completely credible. Thanks

[rejoicemunyamana]

What else should I ask for Sir. You have given us all we need for success in a few minutes. Thank you so much this information is priceless

[dferg]

I'm not just saying this, but this is the MOST USEFUL video I have ever watched on how to prepare a monologue. I think actors truly understanding not just how to prepare, but what is happening on a neuro level is groundbreaking. Thank you!

[carolinaives]

Thank you, my 13yerar old fraternal twins are preparing for a comedy monologue, this is fantastic.

[Kim.K.Edwards]

Wish I could like this twice! Thank you!

[kainovember]

This is incredibly well-done, I took notes on everything you said and feel inspired to work after being pretty depressed and unmotivated this week. Thank you!

[christophermurray]

I love that this a great monologue in itself

[johnloconte]

That was excellent, Bryan, and has spurred me on to
want more in your master class ! Congrats in your teaching me

[crystalxover]

I wish I saw this earlier, I went for an audition yesterday, I have been practicing just carrying my lines so I miss the whole think while performing. I felt like giving up yesterday but with this now, I'm ready to try again. Thank you so much

[yliggins]

Thank you so much. You gave me what I needed for my 1st audition. 👍🏽

[soma_the_actor]

This was helpful I think I can be able to choose a monologue now

[kerl-annsaelshasevents]

So glad I found this video, thanks so very much ❤

[davidchima]

This really help, thanks for this lecture

[websterbrandcoaching]

Brilliant. This is amazing. And I loved White Collar!

[MrKruger]

I dont even have a monologue I NEED to learn but I really want to practice and see what my acting is like, this video is so helpful! Thank you

[rejoicemunyamana]

I have had many monologue execution lessons before but this is a masterpiece. I salute you sir You are a genius. I have been reading the principles of truthful acting with lessons extracted from sir Meisner

[ToffyOlowo]

Thank you this was so helpful and your soulful & neurological approach to acting is amazing.

[ibelieveinrgalaxybts]

Thank you so much! Auditioning for "The Crucible"-Arthur Miller today!!