LA's 1Minute Monologue SLAM is designed to give actors a professional venue to perform and showcase their talent in front of industry professionals in a extremely tight time frame...
1 Minute!
You're in * You're seen * You're out * In 60 seconds!
This year's contest was, yet again, another huge success!
The competition was ridiculously close and great fun for all involved.
So, until next year, all that's left now is the clean up and prize distribution... and some needed rest!
Check out the results below and you'll see how close everything actually was. If next year is anything like this year... you might want to get working on those new monologues very soon! Wow!
AND ALL OF THE RUNNER UPS!
1st Place: Chat Dennis
2nd Place: Carrie Kennedy
3rd Place: Elisa Terras
4th Place: Coty Warn
5th Place: TIED - Emma Ingram & Jeff Wolfe
Judges Pick: Melissa Frank (non-qualifying)
Here's a backstage peak at how close the numbers played out
Watch THE TOP 13 MONOLOGUES!
Including two ties and the Judges Pick
GET READY FOR 2012
LA's 7th Annual 1 Minute Monologue Slam!
COMING...
NOVEMBER 2012
Where:
Clay Banks Studio Int #2
Loudmouth Studio
11340 Moorpark St
Studio City, California 91602
(between Tujunga & Vineland) )
link to map
Why:
Industry professionals are busy.
They're continually looking for new talent.
They can't (and don't) always go to showcases.
They have a pretty good idea of talent the moment it walks in the room.
1MINUTE MONOLOGUE allows Agents, Managers, Casting Directors and Filmmakers an opportunity to see more talent in less time...something very appealing in the industry.
The 'Top 5' monologues are viewed, critiqued and scored by some of LA's top Professionals. People who can hire you!
The top winners receive invaluable& personal written feedback!
And, the Top Winners receive amazing prizes!
It's Effective - It's Fun - and... Inexpensive
So, get those monologues ready for next years contest!
Mailing Address:
10061 Riverside Dr.
Toluca Lake, Ca 91602
Contact Info: 818 518 9128
info@1MinuteMonologue.com
Contest Location Address:
Clay Banks Studio International
Loudmouth Studio
11340 Moorpark St
Studio City, California 91602
Contest Protocol
LA's 1Minute Monologue Contest is designed to give you the actor a professional venue to perform and showcase their talent in front of industry professionals in a rather tight time frame. You'll have 1 Minute.
- Upon arrival, actors will check in and be assigned a number and specific time slot. At that point any unpaid registration fees will be collected. Only registered and paid up actors will be allowed to perform.
- Once the actor's number is called, they're up!
- They'll enter the performance room and will have 5 seconds from the time the door shuts to take their mark and begin their performance. Timers will begin the moment the actor first speaks. If the monologue doesn't begin within 5 seconds from entering the room, the timers will start anyway.
- At the end of their monologue, the actor must call "scene" At that point the timers will stop. If the actor doesn't call "scene", the timers will stop 3 seconds from the actors last bit of dialogue.
- If the actor blunders, messes up, falls out or needs to start over, they can do so on their own but the timers will continue on. In other words...you only get 60 seconds.
Once the monologue is concluded, actors should exit through the door they originally entered. And...that's it!This happens fast, so you'll need to be prepared. Results are scheduled to be posted in our Studio Newsletter and on our website as soon as all the judges votes are in. This is projected to happen by the end of November but no later than December 15, 2011.
Rules of Contest
In keeping things as fair as possible, the contest will take into consideration all SAG and Non-SAG Actors. Each registered actor must state which category they qualify for. SAG Eligible is Non-SAG. In the event that any 'winning' actor mis-registers, they will be disqualified from the competition and the ranks will advance up. Categories will be judged separately and contest results will be combined to one winner's list and one 1st place winner.
(Disqualification and no-shows will result in forfeiture of all registration fees.)
There's a $15 entrance fee due upon registration to help cover the costs of the contest. Actors can register and pay right here, right now through this website by hitting the clicking on the Register tab, or mail in their checks and registration form to our mailing address below. NO WALKIN'S ALLOWED. All participants must be registered prior to contest day. Registration and payment are done separately. Registration and fee may also be paid at the door, but a slot cannot be guaranteed. Registration is done right here by clicking the register tab: www.1MinuteMonologue.com
Send your check to:
Clay Banks Productions - 10061 Riverside Dr. Toluca Lake, CA 91602
(Please note the contest's physical address and mailing address are different. Mailing address is above.)
*IMPORTANT:
Actors will have 60 seconds to showcase their monologues. They will sign in, be assigned a time slot and informed of any schedule changes.
The sooner you're registered, the better your chance of picking your own time slot.
Contest start time 11/19/11 - 11:00am
End time secheduled at - 4:00pm
So hurry up and Register to better your chance of picking your own time slot!
In the event of no-shows or late arrivals, that slot will be given to the next scheduled actor. If/when the late actor shows up, they will be placed at the end of the day's scheduled performances. Because of no-shows and late arrivals, actors should show up earlier than their scheduled time.
(Factor in LA traffic.)
Performances will be scored by category on a point system, (see judging tab.) Each judge will complete a point/comment card along with any additional comments they may have to assist the actor with future performances. Only the top five actors will receive written personal evaluation.
There are no refunds once registered.
Results and prize awards are final and will be posted on our website as well as listed in Clay Banks Studio Int Newsletter which will be sent out to all registrars. We plan to release final notices in November but no later than December 15, 2011 - although due to our industry professional's schedules, this date may change a bit.
Agents, Managers, Producers, Directors and/or Casting Directors may call to arrange a meeting with you at any time. Although this is a good thing...as a professional courtesy, we ask that you please refrain from contacting them directly.
(Due to scheduling conflicts and in order to protect privacy, some judges have asked to remain anonymous.)
Judging
Performances will be judged in the following categories:
APPROACH: First impression - How the actor comes out of the gate - Opening moment
DELIVERY: Use of space (your 'where') - Body Language
CONTENT: Overall performance value - Beginning, Middle, End - Continuity - Emotional Journey
CONFIDENCE: How well do you OWN the moments?
BELIEVABILITY & FIT: How well does the monologue fit you?: How believable are you in it?
TIME: Flow - How well is the performance 'time managed'? Does it seemed rushed or too short?
3 separate timers will time monologues. The times will be compared, totaled and divided by three. The result will be the most accurate time and that will be the actor's final time.
The actors who executes their monologue closest to 1 minute will score the highest 'time' points.
A safe zone between :55 & 1:05 seconds will be granted where no points will be deducted.
For every second outside of this time, points will be deducted. Any monologue ending 15 seconds early or 15 seconds late will be disqualified. In other words...your monologue must be no shorter than 45 seconds and no longer than 75 seconds. Points are awarded to all monologues that hit 1 MINUTE exactly - and those contestants will also qualify for the HIT A MINUTE AWARD. All actor performances longer than 75 seconds will be stopped.
(This can be an awkward moment so please rehearse and hone in your performance.)
Execution of Performance
- Enter performance room when your number is called.
- You may begin your monologue whenever you'd like although the timers will begin when you first speak or 5 seconds from the time the door is shut, whichever comes first.
- There will be tape on the floor in the center of the room if you'd like to take your mark. A camera recording your performance will be in front of the mark.
- There will also be a chair and stool available for you - your option if needed.
- You may play to anyone or any space in the room including the camera. There will be several cameras recording you but consider the one directly in front of you.
- Timers will stop when you call "SCENE'" or 5 seconds after your dialogue ends, whichever comes first.
- Your performance is now over and you may exit through the door you entered.
PLEASE NOTE: All actor performances longer than 75 seconds will be stopped!
Tips to help you win!
- DON'T RUSH YOUR PERFORMANCE! Edit your monologue down to about :50 seconds. This will give it room to 'breath' during full-blown execution.
- READ ALL OF THE TABBED PAGES -- PROTOCOL - RULES - EXECUTION & TIPS. Information is power!
- BE PREPARED. You don't want to have a bunch of questions going into your performance.
- BE READY. This all happens very fast!
- KEEP FOCUSED. Save all of the 'actor chat' for after you're done and back outside. Consider the other performers.
- IF YOU MESS UP, KEEP GOING! The timers will!
- OWN THE MOMENT. Literally, it's your time, your chance to perform, we want you to be brilliant!
- BE ON TIME, BE BRIGHT, BE BRIEF, BE GONE! Know what you're doing and do it with confidence.
- HAVE FUN! Or at least look like it...
- ENJOY YOUR WORK.Make it a 'full' experience...remember, this is not a dress rehearsal!
"Just 3 months after winning LA's IMinute Monologue Contest, I was cast as the lead in a film directed
by one of the judges who saw me act in the contest!!"
-Melissa Disney (2008 winner)
Dave Tillman just came of off a month long shoot as a principal actor on a feature film.
He landed the audition with a monologue he dialed in for LA's 3rd Annual 1Minute Monologue Contest!
From that film he landed a new top level agency!
"I want to thank you for encouraging us to participate in the 1Minute Monologue Contest.
I ended up using the monologue that I wrote for the contest - for this movie audition and totally nailed the job.
Awesome! I also just signed with House of Representatives."
I really appreciate what you are doing and I had a wonderful experience performing in my shortest time ever!
I had a Blast!! Thank you.
The One Minute Monologue Contest was one of the most unique and exciting experiences I've had in Los Angeles. The opportunity to take industry professionals on a one minute journey was something that taught me a lot about myself as an actor. I also have to thank Clay Banks Studios for the training that helped me prepare for such a high pressure situation. Clay Banks really helped me get in touch with my inner artist and to understand the direct correlation between myself as a person, and myself as an actor. His watchful eye not only helped me refine my monologue, but also find the places that allowed my individuality as an actor to shine. I would definitely recommend all actors to sign up for this experience, it's one you'll remember forever.
Prizes
Top 5 winners will receive
PinkBerry coupons
A special surprise from Samuel French
A professionally edited Reel of their monologue performance from the Contest
TOP 3 WINNERS
All top 3 Winners will receive:
1 MONTH OF On-Camera Film Acting Classes at Clay Banks Studio Int*
1st Runner up will have 1st choice to two of the prizes listed below:
Free Headshot reproduction printing valued at $200
Free Salon Treatment at Lauren's Ssalon and Spa
Free Voice Over consultation with VoiceTrax
Free Pilates Session at Personal Pilates
Free Ling of mints from Hint Mint
Free Yoga Classes
Free BUSINESS Tax consultation
*CBSI Students will receive One Full Career Counseling or One Private Coaching session with follow up session in lieu of.
Top Winner
-Professional Headshot Photoshoot valued at $750-
-A professionally directed and produced Demo Reel - re-shoot winning monologue performance
Including:
-Pre-production consultation
-Professional lighting
-Opening/closing titles
-Color-correction / editing
-HD upload to web
-a $450 value!
- Free EATDEALS coupons for an entire month
- Free Collectors Series Mints from Hint Mint
- A write up about their experience in the 1MinuteMonologue Contest on The Clay Banks Studios International Website and Blog. (With the possibility of additional exposure.)
Register for the Contest!
For quick and easy registration, please make your payment using the PayPal button below.
Specify your desired performance time block. (not guaranteed). Sample: 2:00 - 4:00.
And, please make sure to include your phone number on the PayPal information page.
That's it!
We'll confirm back with you as soon as we receive your registration.
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