Demons New Monologue free for actors!

Demons is a new monologue from freedrama: http://www.freedrama.net/demons.html It is a dramatic piece for one actor (or two if you have non-speaking second person) about someone tormented by evil spirits trapped inside.

Low cost PDF of scene: https://sellfy.com/p/yz6Z/

from

“Holy Ground” 

ISBN-13: 978-1502875990

Book: 

http://amzn.to/2jVfeUY 

PDF:

https://sellfy.com/p/XFgQ/

This monologue is adapted from the published play "Holy Ground" available on Amazon.com:

Free Plays for Three Actors

Here are some great free plays for three actors: http://www.freedrama.net/small3.html Most Popular Scripts include: "Grace" Short drama of an angel who has fallen in love with a mortal. 2w 1m "Fart-Zen" - very short play for three or more actors (any gender) "Rock, Sword, Firecracker!" Short comedy about the legend behind the game of Rock, Scissors, Paper. 3+ actors (any gender) Other three for free scripts: "Gossip" - Short Comedy - 2-5 more actors [html] A play for mature actors "Reception" A play for three actors (two men, one woman) "Screamy Youie Kicky Booth" Short comedy. 1m 1w 1 other "Polly Wants a Cracker" A short play for two actors (one man, one woman) (optional non-speaking extras) "Giving You My Heart" Short dramatic play with very little dialog for 2 m 1 f Big's Big Break - one act comedy - 2w 1m (PG-13 script) "Hippies, Housewives, and Watering Holes" - 10 minute play - 2 w 1 m

New free monologue Breaking Heart

Breaking Heart is a new free monologue http://www.freedrama.net/breakheart.html Teen actresses are always looking for monologues with lots of screaming and crying so this is the monologue for them.

Heart Attack (new free play for four actors)

My newest play is called Heart Attack. http://www.freedrama.net/heartattack.html "Heart Attack" is a short play about a good man who finally gets rewarded and the woman who saves him from a heart attack. The play is for four actors: 2 men 2 woman. And to be warned... everyone does some kissing. The play is dedicated to my beautiful wife Shiela who is a great kisser and saved me from a heart attack.

acting tips (showing real emotions/overacting)

Question: I need acting tips?!? So I've been practicing monologues and what not and I can tell its very obvious that I'm acting. Any tips on how I can make myself sound more "realistic"?

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.

Here are some more acting tips to help: http://www.freedrama.net/acting.html

Free Scenes for Two Actors

Free Scenes for two actors http://www.freedrama.net/small2.html

"Looks Get in the Way" A short romantic comedy for two actors. (1 male and 1 female)

"The Last Can" A short play about two people in love... at the end of the world... with only one can of food left. (for 1 male and 1 female)

"Polly Wants a Cracker" A short play for two actors (one man, one woman) (optional non-speaking extras)

"One Way or Another" A short play for two actors (one man, one woman)

"The Food of Love" A short play for two actors (one man, one woman)

"Bad Air" - Short Comedy - 2 actors (1 male and 1 female)

"Midnight of the Soul" Scene A - Short Drama- 2 actors (1 male, 1 female)

"Midnight of the Soul" Scene B - Short Drama- 2 actors (2 female)

"A Sacrifice" - Short Drama- 2 actors (2 female)

"Chile Pepper Chicks" - Short Comedy - 2 actors (female)

"The Owl, the Bull and the Forest" A short children's play - 2 actors (with possible extras)

"Gossip" - Short Comedy - 2-5 more actors A play for mature actors

"Screamy Youie Kicky Booty" - Short Comedy - 2 actors

"Unicorns and Alley Cats" - A short Children's Play - 2 actors A play for all ages

http://www.freedrama.net/small2.html

Writing Scripts for Off Broadway

Question: What is your favorite comedic female monologue?

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.

Free Monologues (including Pearls of Wisdom

Do actors feel emotions when they act or just pretend?

Question: Do actors feel emotions when they act or just pretend? For example, if they are meant to appear sad and possibly cry, do they internally make themselves sad like their character (by pretending to be that character) or do they just fake what it is supposed to look like?

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.

More Acting Tips

free monologues from published plays

Here are some free monologues for your auditions from published plays:

http://www.freedrama.net/small1.html

"Flowers from Phil" - Short Comedic Monologue from Published Script- Male (1 minute)

"Hope" - Short Dramatic Monologue from Published Script- Female (1 minute)

"Fallen" - Short Dramatic Monologue from Published Script- Male (1 minute)

"Cassandra" - Short Comedic Monologue from Published Script- Female (1 minute)

"Humpty Dumpty Private Egg Hard-Boiled Detective" - Comedic Monologue from Published Script- Male (2 minutes)

"Master" - Comedic Monologue from Published Script- Male (2-3 minutes)

Movies to Watch as a Screenwriter?

Question:

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

Tips for writing screenplays and stage plays

The big difference between a stage play and movie is that it is better to have a stage play happen in one locations and it is heavier on dialog than action. Movies have a lot more action, less talking and many more locations. So if your story can happen in one spot, try a stage script. If you need multiple locations and there is a lot of action, do a movie script.

College helpful for writers?

I thought this was an interesting question:

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.

New Play - Blinded by the Knight

My latest play is a light comedy about a nerdy guy who finds love in a comic book store.   Sometimes it's just fun to write something goofy.

http://www.freedrama.net/blindknight.html

Buy a low cost PDF of this script at https://sellfy.com/p/f5lm/

I have another new one I wrote too that will be available soon.   That one I wrote as a challenge... I do free writes sometimes.   This time I didn't plan anything and just wrote what came to mind.  I opened up the news, picked a couple news stories and let the story form from what I saw in the news.   It turned out very well actually.  Stay tuned for that script.

"Blinded by the Knight" A short comedy play about a nervous nerd looking for love in a comic book store (for 2-4 males and 2-4 females = 6 total or 5 with doubling)

Be a director! (and a producer)

I directed and produced my first play at 16 and haven't stopped since.  Someone asked for steps for the whole theatre directing/producing process:


Q: "When producing a play from page to stage, what are the necessary steps a director/producer must take in the production process?"

1. Select the script
2. Read the script
3. Create a schedule (casting, practices, performance dates)
4. Find a location for practices and performing (might be two different locations depending on costs)
5. Casting call for actors
6. Select scenes for auditions
7. Auditions
8. Cast actors
9. Meet with actors and read through script
10. Practice play (create a schedule that doesn't require all actors to be there all the time - work in a lot of time with the main actors)
11. Promote play performance(s) and keep promoting until the performance dates
12. Arrange for costumes, props, build set (I'd recommend you find people to do all these things for you if possible but check in on them as often as possible)
13. Dress rehearsals (have costumes, props, set, etc. and be in the performance location - invite friends, family and press/reporters for the final dress rehearsal)
14. Performances (invite more press/reporters if they all didn't make it to dress rehearsal; invite theatre reviewer if there is one in your town; give actors at least two free tickets for friends/family depending on how big your theatre venue is)
15. Opening night celebration after the performance
16. Closing night celebration after the performance (Cast Party)