CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

This is an opportunity to think more about the character in you monologue.
This allows you to creatively explore how your character might react or behave in different situations. This will help you to gain deeper insights into their character and the narrative.
You can use your imagination to come up with a range of ideas for this and explore these ideas through improvisation.
It is important to rehearse and perform your piece thoroughly so you can perform with confidence and fluency.
A script is not necessary for this task

This is a task for candidates at Grade 2 and 3 in the Acting (solo) exams.
You will need to create a scene which takes place either immediately before, or immediately after the monologue you performed.
You have up to 2 minutes to perform your piece in the exams.
Give a brief outline describing your scene before you perform it either verbally or in writing.

Use you imagination to think about what your character is doing before or after your piece.
Jot down all your ideas then try improvising a short scene which leads into your piece – or follows on after.
You can write a script for your character development piece if you wish – or just make notes.
Remember to explore the moods and emotions in your characters as well.
Practice your piece until you are confident and can perform it with fluency.

Character Development (Solo)