Job Details

Job Description

This free online class is designed to provide actors with the skills and knowledge necessary to choose a monologue that will showcase their talents and increase their chances of success in auditions. The class will cover a range of topics, including:

  • What to consider when choosing material to show agents, casting directors, training programs, EPAs, and general auditions
  • The 3-4 things you must consider to choose the best material
  • What makes a great monologue
  • Cutting and editing effectively
  • What kinds of monologues to avoid
  • When to do and when NOT to do “Overdone” monologues
  • The “Hello, This Is Me” Monologue and why it’s such a valuable and strategic monologue to have in your repertoire

The class will be taught by Karen Kohlhaas, a founding ensemble member of the Atlantic Theater Company and senior teacher at the Atlantic Acting School. She is the author of The Monologue Audition: A Practical Guide for Actors and How to Choose a Monologue for Any Audition.

Duration and Salary

The class will take place over two days, from April 29, 2025, to April 30, 2025. The salary for this position is $0.00 per hour, making it a free class for actors.