Week 4, Challenge #4: the monologue

Choose one of your less-developed characters from any of your written pieces (remember the difference between rounded and flat characters?). We will want to make this character more ROUND. Rounded-out. Well-rounded. You get the idea.

Imagine that your character, who even YOU don't know very well, is standing alone, center stage, and about to reveal something to you. What is your character saying to you?

Let him or her say it: let the language flow naturally, and let the character speak THROUGH you. No words should be forced. (A monologue is best when kept between 2-5 minutes.)

What has the character revealed to you, and how does this change the nature of the shape, tone, or action in the play? Does the monlogue make you think about taking your play in a new direction?

Have fun!