{"id":1020,"date":"2022-08-16T09:41:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T09:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/?p=1020"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:37:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:37:38","slug":"how-to-find-monologues-for-auditions-and-showcases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/the-essentials\/how-to-find-monologues-for-auditions-and-showcases\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find the Perfect Audition Monologue"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tips for finding monologues for a showcase, and how to know which one is the right one for you to perform.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We\u2019re often asked where to find monologues for showcases. With so many resources available both online and in libraries, how do you go about starting your search? And how do you know which of the thousands is the right one for you to perform? We put those questions to the finalists of this year\u2019s Spotlight Prize to get their tips.<\/p>\n

What is a monologue?<\/h3>\n

A monologue is a speech given by a character in a story, theatre production or film. It\u2019s a scene where only one character speaks, usually talking to themselves, addressing another character or even addressing the audience. They’re a great way to give the audience more information or backstory about a character, to show their internal thoughts or to give more details about the story\u2019s plot.<\/p>\n

Where can I look for a monologue to perform at an audition or showcase?<\/h3>\n

At the Spotlight Prize<\/a>, graduates from drama schools are asked to select and perform two monologues – one for stage and one for screen. We asked the finalists at this year\u2019s showcase where they found their pieces and why they chose them.<\/p>\n

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