video The depression that was exposed

[Finesthour 7,287]

Well, I did a dark monologue for the people in my theater II class. It was an audition for the play "Alice in Wonderland"

 

What our director was looking for was a creepy monologue to match the style of the play (We are doing a dark rendition of the play)

 

When I was done doing this, I made a few people cry, and others went "Oh my god." When I told the class that I wrote it, they freaked out and hugged me.

 

What my director didn't say to me was that I blew him away. For the rest of the day he told all of his students about me and how I completely surprised him. People that I did not even know came up to me and congradulated me. It was a really good feeling to know that I did so well.

 

I got a call back to the auditions, which I did yesterday. If you guys are interested, I will tell you if I get in.

 

Here is my monologue.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8nlIXDlwNg

[Pinkazoid 3,493]

Oh gawd Gary, that was awesome xD

you rock woo-hoo

[Finesthour 7,287]

Why thank you

[Strafe 594]

Wow, you're a strong individual, standing up in the middle of class like that, revealing the dark part of your life. Good job man.

[Finesthour 7,287]

Wow, you're a strong individual, standing up in the middle of class like that, revealing the dark part of your life. Good job man.

Hehe, our director wanted a creepy monologue.

What's creepier than writing one about your life?

[TomokoKuroki 1,707]

It was really good, I am curious on how long you have practiced it? And if you would allow me, I just wanted to ask a few questions about it?

[Finesthour 7,287]

It was really good, I am curious on how long you have practiced it? And if you would allow me, I just wanted to ask a few questions about it?

I practiced it once before showtime x3

And just so you know, yes, I know I pace a lot. It is one of my many flaws.

 

Ask away!

[Jokuc 8,173]

WOW. Just.. WOW.

I felt .. I don't know actually.. I FELT when I watched this.

 

I can't believe how you could do that. You are awesome.

 

Also, I wouldn't be chocked if I saw you in a movie or something when I'm 30

Edited April 14, 2012 by Jokuc

[Shankveld 4,949]

Wow! Incredibly moving ~

amazing job.

[Finesthour 7,287]

WOW. Just.. WOW. I feld .. I don't know actually.. I FELT when I watched this. I can't believe how you could do that. You are awesome. Also, I wouldn't be chocked if I saw you in a movie or something when I'm 30

Aw shucks, way to make a guy blush x3

I wouldn't go as far as to say movies, but people say I should try. Just not the life that I want x3

Wow! Incredibly moving ~ amazing job.

Thanks shanky x3

[TomokoKuroki 1,707]

I practiced it once before showtime x3

And just so you know, yes, I know I pace a lot. It is one of my many flaws.

 

Ask away!

 

Yeah I was going to bring up the pacing. And it is not that pacing is bad, just just to make it even a more powerful monologue, when practicing it try to add purpose to every single movement, and every single thought. That opens up for more emotional and real connections which can really impact an audience tenfold. A good way to find out what the purpose for every thing you do is ask "Why" for every thing you do. Such as "why am I moving here?" or "Why am I saying this?"

 

I personally wanted to see some anguish. It came across to me as a angry monologue, and I think if you added some more emotions like despair, and anguish your teachers would fall in love with your piece even more.

 

Of course I am not saying you did bad or anything, as I am in theater school I thought if I passed some tips on it could make this 10 times better than it already is. So do understand that please .

 

It's awesome that you wrote this about your own life, and had no complications on bringing up the things in it in front of people. Being able to open up is an very important thing to acting as I am sure you already know. But you've made me hungry for emotion in this piece haha XD.

 

I give you a 9/10!

[Finesthour 7,287]

Heh, you sound exactly like my director xD

 

I know I should of practiced more. I just honestly forgot that the audition was that day. I was like

"FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU"

[TomokoKuroki 1,707]

Heh, you sound exactly like my director xD

 

I know I should of practiced more. I just honestly forgot that the audition was that day. I was like

"FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU"

 

Yeah, but all facts under consideration you did an amazing job for last minute rehearsing. I feel once you practice more with it, (which you better!) You'll open up those emotional doors that I know you can open for your audience.

 

(I always give a 9/10 btw because actors are never perfect, we are always learning, and always have something new to learn. Even after 30 years of acting there is still much more to elarn. )

[Finesthour 7,287]

Yeah, but all facts under consideration you did an amazing job for last minute rehearsing. I feel once you practice more with it, (which you better!) You'll open up those emotional doors that I know you can open for your audience. (I always give a 9/10 btw because actors are never perfect, we are always learning, and always have something new to learn. Even after 30 years of acting there is still much more to elarn. )

This particular monologue most likely won't be used again, but I feel like something like it plays toward my acting strengths. I need to learn to stop pacing and swaying though xD

[TomokoKuroki 1,707]

This particular monologue most likely won't be used again, but I feel like something like it plays toward my acting strengths. I need to learn to stop pacing and swaying though xD

 

Yeah, the best way to prevent the swaying and the pacing is putting your energy into emotions and thought, and make sure that when you do move it is because of a strong choice. The best thing to do first is practice the monologue in front of an mirror and pay close attention to your body habits. Then try eliminating them from the performance entirely, then after you got the hold of not swaying and dissipating energy with the pacing and swaying, add focused and meaningful movements. and your problem could be solved . Well, that is how I do it at least. Everypony is different.

Edited April 14, 2012 by CeIestia

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That was amazing!

[Champion RD92 8,658]

That was f***ing amazing.

 

I can't even begin to describe how amazing that was.

[Finesthour 7,287]

I got a part in the play x3

 

I'm the knave of hearts.

[Champion RD92 8,658]

I got a part in the play x3

 

I'm the knave of hearts.

 

Congrats