<p>I'm in the process of finding monologues for upcoming auditions. I think I've found a classical monologue that I like, though I still have several more books that I checked out to look through. I was wondering if you guys could help me with a question about the comedic monologue I've chosen. I wanted to do a classical comedic monologue because I think most people go for contemporary comedic and I wanted my audition to be more interesting. I've found a passage in the Greek play "The Birds" by Aristophanes that I really like, but I'm wondering if it will qualify as comedic. So my question is: when you are choosing a comedic monologue does it have to be laugh out loud funny or can it be more subtlety humorous? I don't want to work my butt off on this one, only to find that it doesn't qualify as comedic because it's not full of obvious absurd jokes. </p>
<p>Thanks so much for the help!</p>
<p>ok. I guess nobody knows XD.</p>
<p>The question to me is whether or not the schools to which you’ll be auditioning are actually requesting a comedic and a dramatic monologue as opposed to simply “contrasting.” I think “The Birds” could be interesting as long as you’re working from a good translation. Just make sure you read some others to see if you’re actually working with the best one available. Remember that you’ll be auditioning for faculty who’ve essentially heard it all and they might appreciate sublety over the huge number of “obviously absurd jokes” they’ll be hearing. :)</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. I’m making another trip to the library tomorrow morning, I’ll be sure to check out other translations of the play.</p>
<p>One thing to keep in mind is that some schools specifically request that your monologues be contemporary. Be sure to check what the requirements are for each school on your list and adhere to those requirements.</p>
<p>It said I could choose contemporary or classical. I wasn’t sure if that meant both monologues had to be either contemporary or classical or if I could do one of each. I sent the school an email about it, hopefully I get my answer soon.</p>