Is your young star about to audition? If so, you’re probably looking for a monologue or two that’s easy for him or her to remember. Here are some helpful tips for children’s casting calls, as well as some sample monologues.
First, remember that children’s auditions are not just about memorization. When you enter a casting for children, you, as the parent, will be judged just as much as the child. Try not to overtrain your son or daughter or instruct them on how to behave or act when they are in the casting room.
Generally, you will not be allowed to enter the casting room with your child. Do not ask; it won’t look good if you do. Be sure to arrive on time, but not too early, and be courteous to everyone you meet. Please do not bring additional children with you to the casting call.
Choose a monologue that is age and gender appropriate and that your child enjoys and can relate to. You may even consider allowing your child to write their own monologue. The content itself is not as important as your child’s ability to perform effectively and naturally. Also, your son should be able to change her performance (tone, hand gestures, emotion, etc.) if requested to do so by the casting director, producer, or casting room director.
The following monologues for children’s auditions are easy to memorize:
Dramatic/girl or boy/age 7-10
I think homework sucks. Seriously, who came up with this? Kindergarten was great: I went to school, played most of the day, took a nap, painted a picture, and then played some more. Then I went home without homework and went back to playing! But now that I’m in (grade completion), I have homework and if you ask me, it sucks! The teacher says that he will keep my mind active. Trust me; I have a lot to keep my mind active… like the spelling test he’s making me take on Friday!
Comedian/girl or boy/age 4-7
Today I have a new sister. Everyone else thinks she’s so cute, but I don’t see what the problem is. She cries all the time and everyone is always making all these funny faces and sounds around her. Also, mom and dad don’t sleep at all at night because the baby keeps them awake. It’s not my fault; I ordered a puppy.