<p>So I am preparing my monologues for my audition in July and I need a classical monologue, they prefer Shakespeare but it is not necessary. I really want to do a monologue from Lysistrata(the play not the musical) but am not sure if that is ok or if it's overdone. I am really not that good with Shakespeare and I have to read it many many times before understanding the meaning so I rather do something that isn't Shakespeare and I understand Lysistrata perfectly. If you have any other suggestions that are not Shakespeare that would be great too. I am 21, 4'11 brown hair/eyes, skinny, people usually think I'm about 14/16 if that helps. Thanks.</p>
<p>Look at Moliere. There are plenty of monologues not in verse, so it easier to understand, and Moliere is definitely considered classical. Good luck.</p>
<p>I don’t see why they wouldn’t accept a monologue from Lysistrata…check the requirements carefully to see if there’s a playwright or date requirement though!</p>
<p>Thanks guys I actually found a Shakespeare and a Lysistrata monologue that I like so now I have two!</p>
<p>There are some good lines in Antigone, and if you need a verse monologue, look at Mephistopheles from Marlowe’s Dr Faustus.</p>
<p>Wendla, glad you were able to find a Shakespeare along with your other classical. When I auditioned for Rutger’s, who also asks for a classical, prefers a Shakespeare but doesn’t require it, I used a monologue from Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” as my classical, and after I had done my 2 pieces, they asked if I had a Shakespeare. I did, and let me tell you that it was so satisfying to be able to say “why yes, I DO have another piece prepared.” it wasn’t as strong as my other 2 but it was prepared and solid. So def keep that Shakespeare in your back pocket!</p>
<p>Ibsen and Strindberg can be considered “Classical” by some, and there are some fantastic young parts in both authors works!</p>