To become a good actor, an aspiring actor needs to practice, which means going to casting calls. And for those, he or she needs a few monologues on the ready. Let’s see what suggestions we get from AI.

Here are ten great dramatic monologues for aspiring actors to practice and perform:

1. "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare - Act 1, Scene 2: "O, that this too too sullied flesh would melt"
2. "Richard III" by William Shakespeare - Act 1, Scene 2: "Was ever woman in this humour woo'd?"
3. "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller - Willy Loman's final monologue
4. "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller - John Proctor's confession
5. "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder - George Gibbs' monologue
6. "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams - Tom Wingfield's closing monologue
7. "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams - Stanley Kowalski's confrontation with Blanche
8. "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare - Act 5, Scene 5: "Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow..."
9. "The Elephant Man" by Bernard Pomerance - John Merrick's speech about his life
10. "Glengarry Glen Ross" by David Mamet - Ricky Roma's sales pitch

The above needs links to the source text as well as YouTube examples, where possible.

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Here's a list of ten powerful monologues, along with links to the source text and YouTube recordings:

Here's a list of ten powerful monologues for actors, along with links to the source text and YouTube recordings:

1. Hamlet - "To be, or not to be"

   • Source Text:Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1

   • YouTube Recording:Link

2. Death of a Salesman - "Willy Loman's Last Speech"

   • Source Text:Death of a Salesman, Act 2, Scene 9

   • YouTube Recording:Link

3. Richard III - "Was ever woman in this humour woo'd?"

   • Source Text:Richard III, Act 1, Scene 2

   • YouTube Recording:Link

4. Our Town - "The Stage Manager's Monologue"

   • Source Text:Our Town, Act 1, Scene 1

   • YouTube Recording:Link

5. The Glass Menagerie - "Tom's Farewell Speech"

   • Source Text:The Glass Menagerie, Act 2, Scene 7

   • YouTube Recording:Link

6. The Crucible - "John Proctor's Confession"

   • Source Text:The Crucible, Act 4, Scene 1

   • YouTube Recording:Link

7. A Streetcar Named Desire - "Blanche's Final Monologue"

   • Source Text:A Streetcar Named Desire, Act 4, Scene 11

   • YouTube Recording:Link

8. The Importance of Being Earnest - "Algernon Monologue"

   • Source Text:The Importance of Being Earnest, Act 2, Scene 2

   • YouTube Recording:Link

9. Waiting for Godot - "Estragon's Monologue"

   • Source Text:Waiting for Godot, Act 2, Scene 1

   • YouTube Recording:Link

10. The Cherry Orchard - "Lopakhin's Monologue"

    • Source Text:The Cherry Orchard, Act 2, Scene 5

    • YouTube Recording:Link

I hope you find these monologues inspiring and helpful for your acting journey! Do you have a particular type of character or play in mind that you're aiming for?

The source text links were all to “dramatists guild”, e.g., “importance” and none of the Youtube links provided by Copilot worked. I will attempt to populate them myself.

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Here are some top 10 monologues for aspiring actors:

1. Fake Acting Vs Real Acting - Meaty, 2021.
2. HOW TO KNOW IF YOU COULD BE AN ACTOR #shorts - Andy Jiang, 2021.
3. Dramatic Monologue | Strong Female Drama Actor, Young Actress Celines Estevez - Celines Estevez, 2023.
4. What Acting Really Is | Realistic Acting | Best Acting School - The Indian School of Acting - The Indian School of Acting, 2022.
5. Henry Thomas audition för E.T. "Ok kid, you got the job". - UniversalPicsSweden, 2012.
6. The Wolf of Wall Street: Jordan Belfort's "Mark Hanna" Speech [invalid URL removed] - Movieclips, 2013.
7. The Godfather: The Baptism Scene [invalid URL removed] - Movieclips, 2008.
8. The Shawshank Redemption: Brooks Hatlen's Monologue [invalid URL removed] - Movieclips, 2008.
9. The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Mr. Anderson's Speech [invalid URL removed] - Movieclips, 2012.
10. The Dark Knight: Harvey Dent's "You Either Die a Hero..." Speech [invalid URL removed] - Movieclips, 2008.

These monologues offer a variety of emotions and challenges for actors to explore. They range from comedic to dramatic, and they all provide opportunities for actors to showcase their skills and connect with the audience.

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Here's a list of top 10 monologues for aspiring actors:
1. Whiplash: Fletcher's monologue is a great choice, as it showcases a character's intensity and passion ¹. You can find the source text (link unavailable) and a YouTube recording (link unavailable).
2. Brokeback Mountain: Jack's monologue is a powerful expression of love and longing, and it's a great opportunity for an actor to showcase their emotional range ¹. The source text can be found (link unavailable) and a YouTube recording (link unavailable).
3. Steve Jobs: Steve's monologue is a fantastic example of a character's drive and ambition, and it's a great choice for actors who want to play a complex, nuanced character ¹. You can find the source text (link unavailable) and a YouTube recording (link unavailable).
4. American Beauty: Lester's monologue is a beautiful expression of appreciation for life's simple joys, and it's a great opportunity for an actor to showcase their ability to convey a sense of wonder and gratitude ¹. The source text can be found (link unavailable) and a YouTube recording (link unavailable).
5. Bohemian Rhapsody: Freddie Mercury's monologue is a great choice for actors who want to play a charismatic, confident character ¹. You can find the source text (link unavailable) and a YouTube recording (link unavailable).
6. Before Sunrise: Jesse's monologue is a great example of a character's vulnerability and sensitivity, and it's a great opportunity for an actor to showcase their ability to convey a sense of intimacy and connection ¹. The source text can be found (link unavailable) and a YouTube recording (link unavailable).
7. Inglorious Bastards: Col. Hans Landa's monologue is a great choice for actors who want to play a complex, nuanced character with a dark sense of humor ¹. You can find the source text (link unavailable) and a YouTube recording (link unavailable).
8. Shawshank Redemption: Red's monologue is a powerful expression of hope and redemption, and it's a great opportunity for an actor to showcase their ability to convey a sense of resilience and determination ¹. The source text can be found (link unavailable) and a YouTube recording (link unavailable).
9. Good Will Hunting: Sean's monologue is a great example of a character's wisdom and empathy, and it's a great opportunity for an actor to showcase their ability to convey a sense of compassion and understanding ¹. You can find the source text (link unavailable) and a YouTube recording (link unavailable).
10. The Hangover: Alan's monologue is a hilarious expression of friendship and camaraderie, and it's a great choice for actors who want to play a fun, energetic character ¹. The source text can be found (link unavailable) and a YouTube recording (link unavailable) ¹.

These are all great choices; still need to work on adding the correct links and presenting the following in a more systematic manner.

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