🎭 Monologue Timer
Paste a word count to time your monologue, or set a target length to get a word budget — at the speaking pace you choose — and see at a glance whether it fits the two-minute audition limit.
🎭 Time Your Piece Before You Walk In
What is a Monologue Timer?
Length is one of the first things a casting director notices about a monologue. This timer works two ways — turn a word count into a running time, or turn a target time into a word budget — both at a speaking pace you set, with a clear flag for the two-minute limit.
Use it to trim a piece to size, choose between selections, or prep a fresh audition cut. Pace shifts with nerves and intention, so rehearse out loud and treat the result as a planning estimate, not a stopwatch verdict.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long should an audition monologue be?
Most auditions and showcases cap monologues at one to two minutes, and many breakdowns ask specifically for a piece under two minutes. Going over is a fast way to lose the room — casting directors often know within seconds. Timing your piece in advance lets you cut or pace it so it lands inside the limit with room to breathe.
How many words is a two-minute monologue?
At a natural speaking pace of around 130 words per minute, two minutes is roughly 260 words — but that is only a guideline. A piece heavy with pauses, emotional beats, or rapid-fire text will run very differently. Use the word-budget mode to get a target, then rehearse out loud and re-time, because your real delivery is what counts.
What speaking pace should I use?
The default of 130 words per minute reflects a conversational stage pace, but yours will vary with the material and your choices. A frantic comedic piece might run faster, a grief-soaked dramatic one much slower. Adjust the pace to match how you actually perform the monologue, and treat the result as a planning estimate rather than an exact stopwatch reading.