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In this course, Kevin O’Brien, a professional actor of stage and screen, audiobooks and television, will coach Middle School students in brief dramatic and comedic monologues. Each student will get a chance to memorize and perform in class three monologues of no more than three minutes each: from a comedy, a tragedy or a play of the student’s choosing. Mr. O’Brien will coach each student in acting technique, giving notes and instructions.
Total classes: 6
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 7th to 9th grade
Suggested credit: 1/2 semester Drama, Speech, or Language Arts
Description
In this course, Kevin O’Brien, a professional actor of stage and screen, audiobooks and television, will coach Middle School students in brief dramatic and comedic monologues. Each student will get a chance to memorize and perform in class three monologues of no more than three minutes each: from a comedy, a tragedy or a play of the student’s choosing. Mr. O’Brien will coach each student in acting technique, giving notes and instructions.
Outline
Introduction
Monologue 1 read aloud
Monologue 1 performed
Monologue 2
Monologue 2 performed again after notes
Monologue 3
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: Suggested monologues as provided by the instructor.
Homework: Memorizing a three-minute monologue will probably take about 30 minutes per day for five days.
