How to Perform and Deliver a Monologue

🎭 Master the Art of Monologue Performance: "How to Perform and Deliver a Monologue" with Lisa Southam

🚀 Course Headline: Are you ready to captivate your audience and deliver a monologue that stands out? Whether for an examination, audition, competition, or just for the love of performance, this comprehensive course will guide you through the process. Dive into the world of monologues with expert instructor Lisa Southam!

📖 Course Description: This course is your ticket to honing your monologue skills and performing with confidence. From selecting your piece to understanding your character and mastering vocal and physical characterisation, Lisa Southam will lead you through a transformative journey. You'll learn about centering, posture, movement, clarity, pitch, and much more. With a focus on theatrical monologues and an appreciation for the playwright's vision, this course also offers valuable insights that crossover into screen acting.

Key Course Highlights:

• Monologue Mastery: Understand the essence of a monologue and how to make it impactful.

• Character Creation: Develop your character from the outside in, and from the inside out using techniques by the legendary Constantin Stanislavski.

• Technical Skills: Nail down the basics of vocal and physical characterisation, breathing, staging, lighting, sound, props, and costume for a compelling performance.

• Performance Preparation: Learn how to introduce your piece effectively and prepare for the day of your performance.

What You Will Learn:

• 🎫 Monologue Selection: Discover how to choose a monologue that suits you and the context of your performance or audition.

• 👤 Character Understanding: Dive deep into understanding your character, their motivations, and their world.

• 🌟 Acting Techniques: Explore different acting techniques and how they can enhance your performance.

• 🌍 Historical Context: Gain insights into the era and context of the playwright to add depth to your character portrayal.

• 🎬 Cross-Genre Application: While the course leans towards theatre, many of the skills are transferable to screen acting.

Course Structure:

1. Monologue Explained: What it is and why it's crucial for your performance.

2. Selecting Your Piece: Criteria for choosing a monologue that aligns with your strengths and the requirements of your performance.

3. Character Development: Techniques to build your character from the ground up.

4. Vocal Characterisation: Mastering the use of your voice to embody your character.

5. Physical Characterisation: Incorporating physicality and movement into your portrayal.

6. Centering and Posture: Tips for maintaining a strong, centered posture.

7. Observation and Movement: Learning how to use observation and movement to bring your character to life.

8. Breathing Techniques: Breath control for peak performance moments.

9. Staging, Lighting, and Sound: Understanding how these elements can affect your performance and learning to work with them.

10. Props and Costume: How to use props and costume to enhance your character's story.

11. Introduction of Your Monologue: Crafting an engaging introduction for maximum impact.

12. Day of Performance: Preparing yourself mentally and physically for the big day.

🎓 Who is this course for?

• Aspiring actors looking to improve their monologue skills.
• Students preparing for auditions, examinations, or competitions.
• Educators seeking supplemental material for drama classes.
• Theatre enthusiasts wanting to deepen their understanding of the craft.

🛒 Perfect for Parents/Guardians: This course is ideally suited for parents/guardians who wish to support and guide young learners through the journey of monologue performance, ensuring a safe and educational experience.

Embark on your monologue mastery journey with Lisa Southam today and transform the way you perform! 🌟