Classical:
Play: Othello by William Shakespeare
Scene: Act 4, Scene 3
Character: Emilia
Style: Iambic Pentameter
Contemporary:
1) Play: Agnes of God by John Pielmeier
Scene:
Character: Agnes
Style: Naturalistic
2) Play: Road by Jim Cartwright
Scene: Act 2, Scene 1
Character: Valerie
Style: Naturalistic
I decided to choose Emilia's monologue because I liked that it a bold statement, especially for a female character in Elizabethan times which fitted well with the courageous type of role I wanted to explore with my classical monologue. I feel that if I had a strong character for that I could show more emotional expression and vocal range through iambic pentameter whereas my contemporary piece would then differ because I want to portray a character that is more vulnerable; or at least in a moment of vulnerability.
Agnes' character in her monologue shows her in a state of complete disarray which I feel I could really apply myself to in a naturalistic style. After reading the play I realized she is an innocent character who has been completely isolated from the real world, growing up under catholic influences with Nuns as her only form of human interaction after her Mother died when she was very young.
Although I already have two contrasting monologues I still wanted to challenge myself to explore a different character again for my third speech and character exploration. I think Valerie's state in this kitchen sink type drama enables me to play with vocalization (through a potential northern accent) and physicality (as I feel she would have a less composed presents leading me to experiment with more organic, raw human behaviors, especially like Valerie's as she goes through this state of fear, stress and intense exposed emotion). I also liked that the monologue is written is a very 'stop-start' way which differs from the classical one, and allows her character to be very fidgety, agitated whereas Agnes' character should appear more ghost-like I feel.
Agnes' character in her monologue shows her in a state of complete disarray which I feel I could really apply myself to in a naturalistic style. After reading the play I realized she is an innocent character who has been completely isolated from the real world, growing up under catholic influences with Nuns as her only form of human interaction after her Mother died when she was very young.
Although I already have two contrasting monologues I still wanted to challenge myself to explore a different character again for my third speech and character exploration. I think Valerie's state in this kitchen sink type drama enables me to play with vocalization (through a potential northern accent) and physicality (as I feel she would have a less composed presents leading me to experiment with more organic, raw human behaviors, especially like Valerie's as she goes through this state of fear, stress and intense exposed emotion). I also liked that the monologue is written is a very 'stop-start' way which differs from the classical one, and allows her character to be very fidgety, agitated whereas Agnes' character should appear more ghost-like I feel.
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