Monologues

Directors are SOLELY responsible for verifying ALL IEs (Individual Event) titles. If a title is ineligible and/or not on the approved list, the student will not be allowed to compete at the National level.

In monologues, the skills measured are: 
  • Use of transitions into and out of character
  • Ability to create a believable character
  • Communication of objective, tactics, and relationships
  • Use of focus and concentration
  • Integration of voice, body, movement, and staging.

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Rules
Begin with an introduction (slating). The introduction must include only:
  • the entrant’s names,
  • troupe number,
  • title of both selections, and
  • name of the playwright.
Remain within strict time limits.
  • Time will begin once a performer begins acting after the conclusion of the introduction (slating).
  • Monologues are not to exceed three minutes.
Prepare two selections.
  • Monologues should represent two contrasting selections (may be different in period, style or mood).
  • Each selection should be approximately one and one half minutes each.
  • Each selection should reflect an important moment in the play.
  • Only one character from each play may be portrayed in each selection.
  • Choose appropriate material.
  • Material must be drawn from published scripts written for theatre.
  • Material from other forms such as poetry, fiction, or film is prohibited.
  • Stand-alone monologues found online or in monologue books are prohibited.
Follow strict limits on clothing and props.
  • Props (including hand held props), costumes, or theatrical makeup are not allowed.
  • One chair may be used.
Entrants must wear all black.
  • Entrants must wear dark, preferably black, shoes.
  • Clothing should be professional yet allow easy movement for the actor to accommodate the action of the performance.
  • Entrants should refrain from wearing anything that might distract the adjudicators.