MCCCD Program Description

Audition Techniques for Stage and Screen: Prepared Monologue

Course: THF120AA

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 1.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T

Description: Practice in the techniques of auditioning for stage and screen. Identifies and illustrates techniques of the prepared monologue audition.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and describe current typical procedures for a prepared audition for both stage and screen. (I) 2. Prepare a personal resume of stage and screen experience. (I) 3. Identify the features of professional head shots for stage and screen. (I) 4. Communicate personality through appropriate dress and interview response. (I) 5. Demonstrate basic actor warm-up techniques. (I) 6. Identify actor resources for prepared audition material for both stage and screen. (II) 7. Identify and apply criteria to evaluate a selected prepared audition monologue. (II) 8. Practice audition monologues using appropriate rehearsal techniques. (III) 9. Mark a script using appropriate interpretation cues. (III) 10. Create, perform, and evaluate an audition consisting of an introduction, two contrasting monologues, a transition and an exit. (IV,V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Groundwork for Success A. Typical audition procedures B. Displaying your uniqueness 1. The Resume 2. The Headshot 3. The Interview 4. The Introduction C. Etiquette and dress D. Actor Preparation/Warm-up Techniques II. Selecting the Monologues A. Resources B. Criteria III. Rehearsing the Monologues A. Identifying structure B. Marking the script C. Finding intentions D. Making discoveries E. Finding a focus and theme between pieces F. Using props and costumes IV. Assembling the Audition Piece A. Introduction B. Monologue 1 C. Transition D. Monologue 2 E. Acknowledgement and Exit V. Performing the Audition Piece A. Presentation B. Evaluation

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: March 25, 2014

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