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This monologue is adapted from the published play "Holy Ground" available on Amazon.com: |
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Answer: Sometimes it is better not to act. Try to be yourself when doing the monologues. Maybe you're trying too hard? Maybe just try to "feel" the emotions rather than "show" them.
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Answer: Pearls of Wisdom is one of my favorites monologues that I've written. Despite the off the wall comedy of it, it's based on a true story of what it is like for some women who grow up in rural Idaho. The most awesome moment was having the monologue performed off Broadway as a part of a night of one acts. Quite an honor.
I would say the key to writing something for off Broadway would be to find something about society that is weird but true. So many things happen around us that don't seem logical or are downright weird. Then create a character in that situation and try to see this oddness from their point of view. I always try to get in the head of my characters and see the world from their point of view, letting their reality (however strange) guide the writing.
Answer: There are two different types of actors: method and technical. Technical have techniques for showing emotions but don't really feel them. Method actors actually feel the part and become the character in their own minds. Method actors do some amazing performances but can be overwhelmed by the parts (i. e. Heath Ledger). Technical actors can be good and popular as well (i. e. Harrison Ford) but they often seem like they are always the same person in many roles.
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Hey all! I'm looking for movies/TV shows that are a must see for those (myself) interested in being a scriptwriter. What would you recommend? (I'd prefer they be kept PG-13 material and down, but I'll understand if they aren't!)
Answer:
Here is a list of well written movies. http://www.wga.org/subpage_newsevents.aspx?id=1807
Some are R which is too bad because some of those are great (ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, AMADEUS, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, DO THE RIGHT THING, and MEMENTO) but of the PG movies, these would be my picks:
GROUNDHOG DAY GONE WITH THE WIND TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD THE WIZARD OF OZ BACK TO THE FUTURE ROCKY I and II THE PRINCESS BRIDE FORREST GUMP
Question: I think college is a waste and I wanna start with my career right after high school. I'm in 7 grade. I wanna write for tv shows on FOX or Comedy Central and other big channels. Do I NEED college?
My answer: College is a good way to make connections to the industry. If you go to a college in New York or Los Angeles then you can start meeting people that can help you get jobs later as well as do internships that can lead to jobs. Plus a degree will help you later in life in case you don't get that dream job. If you have family in the industry, then maybe you could get a job in the industry, but if you don't, college is a good way to get started. I need to update my writing tips page. http://www.freedrama.net/writing.htmlThere are a lot of people seeking advice on writing for both stage and screen.