ObjectiveRead through and figure out what your character wants to convey through the monologue you have selected. A good way to do this is fill in the blanks in this sentence: I (character name), want to (action/verb) in order to (end goal of whole monologue). After finding your characters objective it helps you know your ultimate goal, also known as your "objective".

BeatsLook at your monologue as a whole puzzle and break it down into pieces. Create "beats" for each piece to the puzzle."Beats" are new thoughts in your monologue often separated by punctuation or obvious changes in thought. The reason you separate your monologue into "beats" is to give yourself an idea of what to do with each line. Beats can change places and so can your thoughts / actions to the beats, so a pencil is handy. Actions to your beats play off of objectives.

Read Speak Read through each line of the monologue. After looking at the line look up and say the line, add the next line doing the same process start from the beginning each time. This helps you memorize your monologue.

ExpressionPractice using your voice, expressions and body language to get the message of your monologue across. Be sure to practice including your entire body, not just your arms and head. Look in the mirror or record yourself to see what you do and don't like, and what you want to change.

Remember, practice makes perfect. Practice these things to prepare yourself. The word says in I Timothy 2:15...

"Be diligent to present yourself… a worker who does not need to be ashamed."

Apply this to your acting as you do every aspect of life.

KICKS Creative Arts - Preparing to Perform a Monologue