"A book, too, can be a star, 'explosive material, capable of stirring up fresh life endlessly,' a living fire to lighten the darkness, leading out into the expanding universe." - from Madeleine L'Engle's Newberry Medal Acceptance Speech

Monday, June 3, 2013

Final Monologues: Rehearsal

1. Get into your character's shoes. Change your posture, place yourself in the right setting, and add a prop. Think about your audience - how you can make your character real for them? Remember, be reverent to your character; you should not be making fun of your character.

2. Try to create the right tone and mood. If the story is funny and light-hearted, show this through your tone and actions.

3. First, do a run-through; practice reading the entire monologue to your partner. Use the right gestures, body language, tone of voice, etc.

4. Next, memorize and practice the first 3-4 sentences of your monologue. Practice with your partner; work on revising and improving the performance.

5. Finally, keep practicing. Listen to/watch the interview a few more times to get the tone of voice and gestures right.

6. Bring in props and costumes.

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