<p>Is it ok to use a dialect for a monologue? Can’t tell if it would show extra talent or take away from the auditors ability to determine who the auditioner really is.</p>
<p>I have a question about that too. The character in of the monologues I would like to use has a Southern accent. Is this a bad idea?</p>
<p>Most colleges DON’T want the auditioners to use dialects as they distract the auditors. If you’re not sure if the college(s) you’re applying to allow dialects, my advice would be to check the school’s website. If the school says “no dialects or accents,” then by all means DON’T use one! But, if the school doesn’t mention dialects and you’re 100% intent on using one, be sure that you do it WELL. A poorly done dialect can ruin an otherwise good monologue. But even if you think you do the dialect well, I would refrain from using one unless if the monologue absolutely REQUIRES an accent. Better safe than sorry!</p>
<p>Do you think it’s ok to just do the monologue without an accent at all, or would that look stupid? (daughtersdream, sorry I’m kind of hijacking this thread lol)</p>
<p>no problem hijack away
thanks for the info</p>
<p>Most places say not to do a dialect unless you’re 100% confident in every single sound you need to make in it. And it needs to sound natural. To be honest, I’d never do an accent. One of my monologues is meant to be Irish, and I’m totally Standard English, but they really haven’t cared about that. So long as the character is right.</p>
<p>skip the accent. they want to hear you.</p>