name: for this assignment, you are an actor l...

name: for this assignment, you are an actor looking for a monologue to use to audition for the play jealousy jane. read the play information given for jealousy jane and each of the monologues given. answer the questions given under each monologue to evaluate whether or not that monologue is a good choice to use for your audition. once you have evaluated each monologue, choose one monologue that you would use in your audition for jealousy jane and give a detailed explanation of why you chose that monologue and how it fits the play. jealousy jane play information: play synopsis jane has such a huge problem with jealousy that its turned into a life - sized monster by her side. jealousy follows jane wherever she goes, whether she likes it or not. she tries to dismiss the monsters presence, but its ruining her social life and school life. the monster refuses to take the hint - jealousy is here to stay. will the monster take control of janes life? will her boyfriend, best friend, and sister stick around or are they too fed up with her jealous ways? will jane figure out how to ditch her demon? character breakdown jane: 17. smart and funny. but is in total denial about her jealousy to the point that it clouds every part of her character. her jealousy boils up into anger. oscar: 17. janes best friend. total joker. outgoing. batina: 15. janes younger sister. smart. kind. pretty. insightful. is rarely jealous. bill: 17. janes boyfriend. loving. nice. genuine. always wants to help. monologue one: wait wait bo bait by lindsay price; character: tamara, female teen tamara: (calm and collected) im not waiting. i just happen to be here in my room sitting by the phone. but im not waiting. this is the 21st century. women do not wait by phones waiting for men to call. no siree. that would be pathetic. and sad. very 20th century. 19th century even. if they had phones. so thats not what im doing here. theres a perfectly good explanation for why i happen to be sitting in this particular location. right by the phone. theres nothing on tv. all my friends are busy and theres no good movies out right now anyway. i have a plethora of music to listen to at my fingertips. its much more comfortable sitting on this chair than it would be sitting on the bed. my bed is very soft. soft beds arent good for your back. its much better to sit here and it just so happens that the phone is beside me. thats all. thats all there is to it. (sudden emotional change, bursting out) ring! ring! would you just ring you stupid piece of machinery! ring and stop ruining my life! (back to calm and collected) or dont ring. i dont care. im not waiting for anything. no siree. nothing at all. 1. what makes the monologue interesting? 2. how would this monologue showcase an actors skills? 3. does this monologue fit the play youre auditioning for (jealousy jane)? why or why not? 4. does this monologue fit any of the characters from jealousy jane? why or why not? 5. is this piece a good audition monologue? why or why not?

Answer

# Brief Explanations: 1. The monologue is interesting due to the character's internal conflict shown through her denial of waiting for a call while clearly being pre - occupied with it, and the sudden emotional outburst. 2. It showcases an actor's ability to portray a range of emotions (calm - denial, sudden anger, then back to calm), as well as the skill to convey inner thoughts through speech. 3. It does not fit the play "Jealousy Jane" as it has no connection to jealousy, the central theme of the play. 4. It does not fit any of the characters as none of the "Jealousy Jane" characters are shown in a situation of waiting for a call and dealing with such internal conflict in this way. 5. It may not be a good audition monologue for "Jealousy Jane" as it does not align with the play's theme or characters. # Answer: 1. The character's internal conflict and emotional outburst. 2. Portrayal of a range of emotions and inner thoughts. 3. No, as it has no connection to jealousy. 4. No, as the situation and conflict don't match any character. 5. No, as it doesn't align with the play's theme or characters.