The Stanislavski THE FIRST TEST

System
Name: ________________________________

Locate an appropriate one-minute monologue to memorize and perform for the class. The due date
is on _______________________. Note the short amount of time you have to complete this
exercise. This is done purposefully. You are expected to do some acting here. To perform. This is
not simply an exercise in memorizing and reciting.

BE SURE TO BRING A COPY OF THE SCRIPT (AS WELL AS THIS COMPLETED SHEET) TO CLASS ON
THE DAY OF YOUR PERFORMANCE.

Title of the play: ______________________________________________

Playwright: __________________________________________________

In a sentence or two, write the premise of the play from which your chosen monologue is taken.

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Describe the character in two or three sentences. Mention the physical traits of the character as well as the
personality, demographical and psychological traits.

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Explain in no more than three sentences, the context of the monologue. In other words, explain the situation
the character is in at this time in the play. Why is he or she speaking these words? What does he or she hope
to accomplish through these words? Do not simply write a summary of the monologue.

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Explain in detail the process you went through in order to prepare for this in-class performance. (Informal
language is acceptable for this part of the assignment.)

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