<p>My D has fallen in love with one of her monologues that is from 1945. She has an Elon audition next weekend and they ask for a one minute contemporary monologue. I know some schools specify contemporary as post-1930 others, post-1950. Am I splitting hairs or is this taking a risk? Any advise would be appreciated.</p>
<p>My son is a freshman at Elon. I don't remember them putting a specific date on contemporary monologues. I think the most important thing is that she is comfortable with it and really loves it, because then she will be more relaxed and confident.</p>
<p>I don't remember any schools specifying dates for monologues. I have always understood contemporary to be anything after about World War I.</p>
<p>I have thought that folks meant anything in the last century when asking for a contemporary monologue. But my opinion does not count. JUST CALL ELON - that wil be the correct information. They are nice people, call.</p>
<p>pohsmom, a student we know who will be auditioning for Elon this year inquired about this specific issue. The reply (from Catherine McNeela) was that what Elon does not want to see is Shakespeare or classical monologues, so the one your D wants to use from 1945 would be fine.</p>
<p>For many schools that stipulate "contemporary monologue" I have not seen an actual date given. I believe many programs want what AlwaysAMom is saying, "NOT classical", but no specific date. I can't tell you more specifically but I think it likely means this past century. If a school specifies a date, by all means follow it, but if not, then contemporary spans more than just post-1950 I think.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input everyone. I'll think she'll go with her first choice and feel good about it.</p>