EPISODE · May 5, 2025 · 10 MIN
Why a Good Monologue is So Hard to Find
from The Verb Gym w/ Edmund Alyn Jones · host Edmund Alyn Jones
Join The Verb GymDescription:In this episode, I delve into the provocative question: Why are good monologues so hard to find?Believe it or not it has more to do with using those dusty skills you learned in 10th grade English than your ability to act reel gud.Find out why exposition, context, and self-indulgence are the biggest enemies to a great audition monologue.Want to work with Edmund 1:1?Click the link to fill out a simple questionnaire to determine if we are a good fit to work together:The Verb Gym Actor Consultation QuestionnaireLearn more about about Edmund and find guidance and inspiration to grow as a actor:Website:https://edmundalynjones.com/Social Media:X: https://x.com/ActEddyActLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddywithay/Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/eddywithay.bsky.socialNeed help preparing with the business side of acting:Hollywood Winner's Circle: hollywoodwinnerscircleNOTE: This description may contains affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!This podcast is a production of Dramatically Richer, LLC
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Join The Verb GymDescription:In this episode, I delve into the provocative question: Why are good monologues so hard to find?Believe it or not it has more to do with using those dusty skills you learned in 10th grade English than your ability to act reel gud.Find out why exposition, context, and self-indulgence are the biggest enemies to a great audition monologue.Want to work with Edmund 1:1?Click the link to fill out a simple questionnaire to determine if we are a good fit to work together:The Verb Gym Actor Consultation QuestionnaireLearn more about about Edmund and find guidance and inspiration to grow as a actor:Website:https://edmundalynjones.com/Social Media:X: https://x.com/ActEddyActLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddywithay/Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/eddywithay.bsky.socialNeed help preparing with the business side of acting:Hollywood Winner's Circle: hollywoodwinnerscircleNOTE: This description may contains affiliate links to products we enjoy using ourselves. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. We appreciate your support!This podcast is a production of Dramatically Richer, LLC
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