choosing an audition monologue practice works...

choosing an audition monologue practice worksheet\nmonologue two: stupid is just 4 2day by lindsay price; character: trombone, male teen\ntrombone: so im standing in front of the whole school. its some world environment, world recycling, some kind of save the world kind of day. im supposed to read a poem. a save the world poem. i really hate save the world poems. the only reason im in the environment club to start with is because my parents said, join more clubs. youll get into a better school if you look like youre well - rounded. they didnt say i was well - rounded. i just have to look like i am. so, whatever. im in the environment club, but i hate the people in the environment club. theyre very serious about the environment. its not a fun club. its very much a the earth is dying kind of club. every day the earth is dying. every day. which i know we should be concerned about the earth. but couldnt we be concerned and eat a burger at the same time? every once in a while? but im a trooper. no one can say i dont troop. so i start reading the stupid save the world poem. and i can see my friends out of the corner of my eye, off to the side. laughing. i try to turn so i cant see them. but i still hear them. i dont want to be laughed at because my parents made me join the environment club. so i fart. loudly. right in the middle of the poem. right in the middle of the assembly. its a spectacular fart. one of my best. (pause he grins) im not in the environment club any more.\n1. what makes the monologue interesting?\n2. how would this monologue showcase an actors skills?\n3. does this monologue fit the play youre auditioning for (jealousy jane)? why or why not?\n4. does this monologue fit any of the characters from jealousy jane? why or why not?\n5. is this piece a good audition monologue? why or why not?

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# Brief Explanations: 1. The monologue is interesting due to the character's relatable teenage - angst and internal conflict. He is forced into an activity he dislikes by his parents and has to deal with peer - pressure in a public setting. 2. It showcases an actor's ability to convey frustration, embarrassment, and defiance. The actor needs to show the character's initial reluctance, his reaction to being laughed at, and his final act of rebellion. 3. Without knowing the plot and tone of "Jealousy Jane", it's hard to say. If "Jealousy Jane" is a light - hearted or coming - of - age play with themes of teenage struggles, it might fit. If it's a serious or different - themed play, it may not. 4. Without information on the characters of "Jealousy Jane", it's uncertain. If there is a character with similar teenage issues and a rebellious streak, it could fit. 5. It can be a good audition monologue as it has emotional range and a clear character arc from reluctant participant to defiant quitter. However, its suitability also depends on the requirements of the audition and the play. # Answer: 1. The character's relatable teenage - angst and internal conflict make it interesting. 2. It shows an actor's ability to convey frustration, embarrassment, and defiance. 3. Uncertain without knowledge of "Jealousy Jane". 4. Uncertain without knowledge of "Jealousy Jane" characters. 5. It can be good due to emotional range and character arc, but depends on audition requirements.