Ever caught yourself reciting that one killer but lengthy speech from your favorite movie or TV show, like Meryl Streep's sermon on cerulean blue in The Devil Wears Prada? That's called a monologue, ...

This week, we’ll be examining monologues: When do you need one? Where do you find one? What makes a good one? Having worked in film and television for the last 40 years, I can tell you that we never ...

When an acting teacher, casting director, or talent agent asks you to prepare a monologue, what ideas for material spring to mind? Perhaps you immediately think of your favorite classical ...

This unique anthology provides a wealth of material for actors and acting students, and a wonderful overview of the best recent plays for anyone interested in theatre. The more than 150 monologues ...

David is a Senior Editor at Collider focused primarily on Lists. His professional journey began in the mid-2010s as a Marketing specialist before embarking on his writing career in the 2020s. At ...

In a few minutes or a full show, these performers capture heartbreak, fury and laughs. For the words of Samuel Beckett, a disembodied mouth did the trick. By Ben Brantley Laura Collins-Hughes Jesse ...