Pick one of the following monologues for your audition. Comedy the importance of being earnest cecily the bold, the young, and the murderedlily the importance of being earnestlady bracknell the auditioncarrie the philadelphia storydinah lord almost mainhope drama rabbit holebecca the cruciblemary long days journey into nightmary the cherry orchardcharlotta our townemily webb. Brigid blake s monologue from the humans monologues. The philadelphia story movie quotes rotten tomatoes. Actor spencer longmore performing a monologue from the movie philadelphia.
Whats going on in the minds of philadelphias youth. Written by philip barry play, donald ogden stewart and waldo salt. Police former officer shocked over convicted cop shooters prison release arrests made in shooting death of black man jogging in georgia. Jun 23, 2016 the philadelphia story is proof of what a classic film can be in many aspects, but certainly in the script, because it has humor, dialogue, and themes that thoroughly entertain. Philadelphia ledger wrote it was the seasons most sparkling comedy and barry the best manipulator of light dialogue in american theatre. Inside the estate that inspired the philadelphia story.
Im standing here solidly on my own two hands and im going crazy. Fearing it would compromise his career, lawyer andrew beckett tom hanks hides his homosexuality and hiv status at a powerful philadelphia law firm. Philip james quinn barry was an american playwright, best known for the plays holiday and the philadelphia story, both of which were successfully adapted into movies starring cary grant and katherine hepburn as well as james stewart, in the philadelphia story. The play also inspired a musical remake in 1956 called. A casting calls, auditions resource and talent database. Acting resources audition monologues monologues from movies a l philadelphia movie monologue philadelphia monologue. Much of the script of the film is word for word from the play which is nice to see, though there are certain characters excised from the film and tweaks to the plot as a result. Choose a monologue that is suitable for the role you want. This was done specifically for celebrity casting director tracy twinkie byrds monologue slam competition, in conjunction with the hollywood black film festival 20.
Dinah lords monologue from the philadelphia story stageagent. Having grown up in suburban philadelphia and having seen the film many times its a household favorite, i wanted to read the original play. The philadelphia story is a 1939 american comic play by philip barry. When a rich womans exhusband and a tabloidtype reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. My performance as dinah lord as she trys to woo the reporters as they come to interview her for her sisters wedding. This disambiguation page lists articles associated. Guess what i dreamed i saw coming over out of the woods. Dinahs interview from a philadelphia story youtube. Written as a vehicle for katharine hepburn, its success marked a reversal of fortunes for the actress, who was one of the film. Tracy is taking connor out for a swim after the party. The philadelphia story tracy is taking connor out for a swim after the party.
The philadelphia storydinah lord the monologue library. You know, i did have the funniest dream about you last night. Finally, the philadelphia script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the movie by demme and starring tom hanks, antonio banderas, jason robards, denzel washington, etc this script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of philadelphia. The philadelphia story beverly hills playhouse acting school. Charlize theron spoke about how she portrayed megyn kelly in bombshell and why she doesnt consider herself a method actress. The philadelphia story 1940 is an intelligent, sophisticated, classic romantic comedyfarce part screwball of love and marriage, human growth and class distinctions. If youre looking for sad monologues for your audition or acting class here you can find the best sad monologues for men and women. If you are new here, monologue blogger provides thousands of free monologuesscripts to help creatives work on their craft and develop work for themselves. The philadelphia story film, the 1940 film adaptation. The story both spoofs and plays sly homage to clifford odets earnest socialist dramas, in which kindhearted socialites learn to love and admire the working poor except that, in the philadelphia story, hepburn turns her back on the workingclass hero and returns to her own kind, the aristocratic, debonair, completely irresistible cary grant. What first strikes us about the play is, perhaps, the dominance of the male characters. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest.
The philadelphia story is a lighthearted peak into high society. Unlike most of the analysis found herewhich simply lists the unique individual story appreciationsthis indepth study details the actual encoding for each structural item. What would be a good audition monologue for the role of dinah. The philadelphia story by phillip barry directed by anne jamesnoonan aboutauditions you do not need to sign up for an after school audition. The wealthy and wellestablished lord family of philadelphia is about to welcome the cream of society into their home for the second wedding of tracy lord, vibrant daughter of the house, to george kittredge, a proudly priggish upandcoming self made coal mine manager much to the annoyance of little sister dinah, big brother sandy, and exhusband c. Characters and relationships in philadelphia here i come. Apr 09, 2010 what would be a good audition monologue for the role of dinah lord in the philadelphia story. Finally, the philadelphia script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the movie by demme and starring tom hanks, antonio banderas, jason robards, denzel washington, etc this script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using. Katharine hepburn on stage in the philadelphia story, 1939. Join stageagent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Whats going on in the minds of philadelphia s youth.
The last great estate on the philadelphia main line bauer and dean, by david nelson wren, tells the story of the family and home in forensic detail. Finding the perfect monologue for an audition can be a daunting task. The script crackles with a story originally inspired by helen hope montgomery scott the unofficial queen of philadelphias wasp oligarchy, according to vanity fair and illustrates just how far back americas celebritycrazed pop culture goes. Winter play the philadelphia story audition performing arts. Find a monologue that fits you and your experiences. Please be prepared to arrive at the start of the audition and stay to the end.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I thought i got up and went over to the window and looked out across the lawn. Based on the 1939 broadway play of the same name by philip barry, 4 the film is about a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her. Its screenplay is a witty, sparkling, and bright adaptation of philip barrys broadway hit. Donald ogden stewart november 30, 1894 august 2, 1980 was an american author and screenwriter, best known for his sophisticated golden era comedies and melodramas, such as the philadelphia story based on the play by philip barry, tarnished lady and love affair. But his secret is exposed when a colleague spots the illnesss telltale lesions. One of the most gifted writers of american comedy, wrote over twenty plays for the broadway stage including such hits as the philadelphia story, without love both with katherine hepburn, foolish notion with tallulah bankhead, hotel universe, paris bound, here comes the clowns and the animal kingdom. Katharine hepburn is flawless as a wealthy women learning more about herself from her interactions with her exhusband. The philadelphia story critics consensus offering a wonderfully witty script, spotless direction from george cukor, and typically excellent lead performances, the philadelphia story is an.
The last great estate on the philadelphia main line bauer and dean, by david nelson wren, tells the story of. The philadelphia story 1940 james stewart as macaulay connor. Philadelphia story recreating the role she originated in philip barrys wickedly witty broadway play, katharine hepburn stars as the spoiled and snobby socialite tracy lord in this sparkling 1940 screen adaptation of the philadelphia story, one of the great romantic comedies from the golden age of mgm studios. Find a character or situation that you can relate too. The philadelphia story is considered one of barrys most popular plays. Sep 10, 2015 the script crackles with a story originally inspired by helen hope montgomery scott the unofficial queen of philadelphias wasp oligarchy, according to vanity fair and illustrates just how far back americas celebritycrazed pop culture goes. With cary grant, katharine hepburn, james stewart, ruth hussey.
The philadelphia story 1959 film, a tv film starring gig young. Selected monologues from the philadelphia story including video examples, context and character information. This was done specifically for celebrity casting director tracy twinkie byrds monologue slam competition. Witness 18 monologues written by high school and middle school students from throughout the city and region in one storypacked show, directed and performed by theater professionals. The philadelphia story broadway play original ibdb. Witness 18 monologues written by high school and middle school students from throughout the city and region in one story packed show, directed and performed by theater professionals.
The philadelphia story is a 1940 american romantic comedy film directed by george cukor, starring cary grant, katharine hepburn, and james stewart, and featuring ruth hussey. Whether the character is crying or just expressing sad emotions, here we have grouped together some of the most interesting sad monologues. Each contributed time and talent to this radio effort to help win the war. This story was adapted into the musical high society in. It tells the story of a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her exhusband and an attractive journalist. If youre in your 40s, dont choose a monologue for a young ingenue. Dec 31, 2018 brigid blake s monologue from the humans including context, text and video example. Jul 24, 2011 my performance as dinah lord as she trys to woo the reporters as they come to interview her for her sisters wedding. Despite the plays sentimental romantic comedy ending, entertaining dialogue and the likeable cast create an enjoyable atmosphere into which audiences will happily escape. And guess what i thought i saw coming over out of the woods. The following analysis reveals a comprehensive look at the storyform for the philadelphia story. Katharine hepburn is flawless as a wealthy women learning more about herself from her interactions with her ex.
Actors can create a free profile as well as directors, casting directors, producers and agentsmanagers. The philadelphia story by george cukor cary grant, katharine. The philadelphia story is proof of what a classic film can be in many aspects, but certainly in the script, because it has humor, dialogue, and themes that thoroughly entertain. The philadelphia story original, play, comedy, broadway opened in new york city mar 28, 1939 and played through mar 30, 1940. And as we look out on the world tonight, we find that the war has indeed reached a crisis. Freshmen students who are in the crew of lagniappepotpourri should audition during a lunch period on. The philadelphia story, an episode of the fresh prince of belair. Dinah lords monologue from the philadelphia story including context, text and video example. Philadelphia script transcript from the screenplay andor. Since gar is the central character in this play it is important to consider his character in relation to the other characters. Its screenplay is a witty, sparkling, and bright adaptation of philip barrys broadway hit play. Connor tells tracy she shouldnt marry george, and starts to compliment the crap out of her.
Phillip barrys play the philadelphia story premiered on march 28, 1939 at the shubert theatre on broadway. Dec 24, 20 the philadelphia story is a lighthearted peak into high society. Actor dj qualls talks about how he learned 39 pages of dialogue in 4 days, why he thinks hell work forever, streaming services and one thing about acting that scares him. A monologue from the film philadelphia by ron nyswaner. This story was adapted into the musical high society in 1956 starring grace kelly, bing crosy, and frank sinatra.
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