What is a Monologue

What is a monologue?

• A short dialogue between two characters

• A musical number

• A long speech by one actor

• A silent performance

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How does a monologue differ from a soliloquy?

• A soliloquy involves multiple actors, while a monologue does not

• A soliloquy is always performed in movies, while a monologue is in plays

• A monologue is always shorter than a soliloquy

• A monologue is a reaction to someone, while a soliloquy is a character talking to themselves

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What should an actor consider when performing a monologue?

• Only the words on the page

• Body language, facial expressions, and vocal qualities

• Ignoring the other actors

• The color of their costume

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In the example from 'The Devil Wears Prada', what is Meryl Streep's character doing?

• Reading a book

• Dancing

• Performing a monologue

• Singing a song

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What is the main task in the monologue project?

• Drawing a scene from a play

• Singing a song

• Writing a short story

• Creating two monologues that imagine two different people speaking to each other

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