Master Your Monologue
With Mary Bennett
Lesson Plan:
Master Your Monologue with Mary Bennett
Worksheet 1:
Monologues – Creating a Character
Worksheet 2:
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT – TEXT WORK
Grades: 6-8
Performing a monologue provides an opportunity to understand the nuances of performing a character and allows the actor to gain a deeper understanding of the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How of that character. Through this process we often develop deeper empathy for others.
Materials: 5 pieces of blank paper and pencils, colored pencils are a bonus. If students use a journal even better.