This page is provided to help you find scenes and monologues for classes and performance clips, and we also suggest downloading and reading screenplays for general practice and enjoyment. If you are looking for a scene for class at Mighty Tripod, find to something that is 2-5 pages long, and is primarily between two characters. For class work we will probably only use 2 – 3 pages, but longer scenes are okay to start with, as they often provide additional context for good performances. We can trim the scene together in class, or you can choose the most compelling parts yourself. 

When looking for material for your personal library, keep an eye out for movies and shows you like, especially when you find actors and characters who are similar to you, or who match one of your primary casting types. It’s a good idea to look at roles and say to yourself, “I think I could do that role.” Or, “I bet I would be called in to audition for that” There are more than a few actors that are similar to my age (this is David writing), who have done a lot of great parts, that I think I could have done well. When I find these “Touchstone Actors,” I look them up on IMDb so I can see what else they have done. I can often find the corresponding screenplays and teleplays with a web search, which I then add to my “library” of materials.

What makes a for a good monologue, and why are they useful for on-camera actors? Good, questions, and ones I will answer here and now, so you don’t waste a lot of time trying to find the “perfect” monologue. There is no perfect monologue. But there are probably plenty that will do the trick (for casting purposes, “the trick” is to find material that suits you very well), and the links below will help your search. If you need more assistance after you read the info below and check out the links, please contact us about coaching, as I am certain we can help you with your goals.