Dramatic Monologue  December 12, 2010 - January 15, 2011

Set up the scene with a quick 1-2 paragraphs then have them deliver a dramatic monologue. For those not clear about a dramatic monologue - is a piece of performed writing that offers great insight into the feelings of the speaker. Not to be confused with a soliloquy, in which the speaker is speaking to themselves. Thus the character in question must be addressing someone else - i.e. other characters or the audience.

Pieces will be judged on the type of scene selected for the delivery, the flow of the monologue and the actual delivery as I read them outloud.

I've made distinguished awards for the top 3 winners, and instead of having stupid "1st place winner" title, I decided to add a little flair to the title for the winner - something that sounds like an actual award - named for Lord Alfred Tennyson - whos "Ulysses" has been consider the first true dramatic monologue,

The Lord Tennyson Award of Excellence in Dramatic Monologue
The Lord Tennyson Distinguished Medal of Recognition in Dramatic Monologue
The Lord Tennyson Award of Honorable Mentions in Dramatic Monologue

Dr. Robert

Kalamazoo, MI

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Created Dec 12, 2010

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• Each Contestant May Submit 1 Piece of Writing
• Writing may be submitted 12/12/2010 - 1/15/2011
• Winners will be decided by the Moderator

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