The Play's (not) the Thing.

During my time on drama school audition panels, I’ve seen countless actors make the same mistake when choosing their audition speech. They think it’s all about the words. They believe that delivering a shocking or deeply emotive monologue will be enough to impress the panel. Unfortunately, it rarely works that way.

The secret to a successful audition isn’t about finding the ‘right’ monologue; it’s about finding the right monologue for you.

There are thousands of brilliant monologues out there, but the one that will stand out the most is one that speaks to you personally. A great speech is only great if it’s paired with your unique perspective and life experience. When you connect with the text, your performance will truly shine.