Monologues
Acting Skills
Spot the Difference
Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
100
Without looking it up, describe what a monologue is and why it's significant in a play.
A monologue is a short to long speech delivered by one character.
It is often used to express a character's inner thoughts or to highlight an actor's individual talents.
100
In 60 seconds, have one person from the group perform an improv scene with the following prompt:
Create a monologue for an evil villain whose evil plan is to buy all the cake in the world.
100
What is the difference between dialogue and a monologue?
A monologue is performed exclusively by one person, while dialogue is a conversation performed by two or more people.
100
Planned movements across the stage, usually given by the director.
What is "blocking"?
100
Speaking loudly and clearly on stage without yelling.
What is "projecting / projection"?
200
Deliver a summary of your monologue to the class without looking at the paper.
Deliver a summary of your monologue to the class without looking at the paper.
200
In 60 seconds, have two people from the group perform an improv scene with the following prompt:
It's your first time in space, and you're aboard a second-hand spaceship. Suddenly, the engine fails. How do you and the team respond?
200
Have one person demonstrate how to slate correctly.
-Feet planted on the floor
-Hands by your side
-No rocking or moving
-State your name, the title of your performance, and your character.
200
An object, person, or ideal situation that a character wants to achieve.
What is an "objective"?
200
An object, person, or situation that prevents a character from reaching their objective.
What is an "obstacle"?
300
This point goes to the group with the person who has memorized the most of their monologue.
This point goes to the group with the person who has memorized the most of their monologue.
300
In 120 seconds, have three people from the group perform an improv scene with the following prompt:
A character has an irrational fear of the family dog. How do the other characters help overcome this fear?
300
Find what's wrong:
An actor is performing in Romeo and Juliet. As he delivers his monologue, he rushes onto the stage, blocking his fellow scene partner. He turns to face the back of the stage. He whispers his final line before turning back to face the audience. He says he would have been nervous if it weren't for the gum that he was chewing on stage.
-Turning back to the audience.
-Blocking scene partner
-Not projecting
-Eating on stage
300
To formally introduce yourself before a performance or an audition.
What is "slating"?
300
Identify: Downstage Center, Left Center Stage, Uostage Right, and The House
(Answers vary by student.)
400
One person from each group must deliver their monologue (with or without their paper). The person with the best performance will get the point.
One person from each group must deliver their monologue (with or without their paper). The person with the best performance will get the point.
400
In 120 seconds, have four people from the group perform an improv scene with the following prompt:
The teacher is an alien, and you're the only one who knows. Create a scenario to inform your friends without alerting the teacher.
400
How many Frozen and Matilda posters are there in the classroom?
-3 Frozen
-2 Matilda
400
An actor displaying the emotions and inner feelings of their character through their face and actions.
What is "characterization" or "expression"?
400
The ability to move on from a mistake quickly and with the audience barely noticing.
What is "recovery"?
500
One person from each group must deliver someone else's monologue (with or without their paper). The person with the best performance will get the point.
One person from each group must deliver someone else's monologue (with or without their paper). The person with the best performance will get the point.
500
In 60 seconds, have two people from the group perform an improv scene with the following prompt:
You're interviewing for a job, but the interviewer only communicates in song lyrics. Go!
500
What are some key differences between film acting and theatrical acting?
(Need atleast 3 answers)
(Answers vary by group.)
500
A dramatic pause used to show a shift in topic, tone, or emotion.
What is a "beat"?
500
To act without the use of props, speech or sound.
What is "pantomime"?