The only way to save the world is a robot takeover. Having grown up in suburban philadelphia and having seen the film many times its a household favorite, i wanted to read the original play. My performance as dinah lord as she trys to woo the reporters as they come to interview her for her sisters wedding. Guess what i dreamed i saw coming over out of the woods. This story was adapted into the musical high society in 1956 starring grace kelly, bing crosy, and frank sinatra. The philadelphia story is a lighthearted peak into high society. 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.
What would be a good audition monologue for the role of dinah lord in the philadelphia story. Despite the plays sentimental romantic comedy ending, entertaining dialogue and the likeable cast create an enjoyable atmosphere into which audiences will happily escape. 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. Join stageagent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. 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. Acting resources audition monologues monologues from movies a l philadelphia movie monologue philadelphia monologue. 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 last great estate on the philadelphia main line bauer and dean, by david nelson wren, tells the story of. The script crackles with a story originally inspired by helen hope montgomery scott the unofficial queen of philadelphia s wasp oligarchy, according to vanity fair and illustrates just how far back americas celebritycrazed pop culture goes. Each contributed time and talent to this radio effort to help win the war.
The philadelphia story, an episode of the fresh prince of belair. Fearing it would compromise his career, lawyer andrew beckett tom hanks hides his homosexuality and hiv status at a powerful philadelphia law firm. 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. 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. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Katharine hepburn is flawless as a wealthy women learning more about herself from her interactions with her exhusband.
Dec 31, 2018 brigid blake s monologue from the humans including context, text and video example. Written by philip barry play, donald ogden stewart and waldo salt. A casting calls, auditions resource and talent database. Finding the perfect monologue for an audition can be a daunting task. The following analysis reveals a comprehensive look at the storyform for the philadelphia story. Katharine hepburn on stage in the philadelphia story, 1939. Find a character or situation that you can relate too. The philadelphia story 1959 film, a tv film starring gig young. Actors can create a free profile as well as directors, casting directors, producers and agentsmanagers. Whats going on in the minds of philadelphia s youth.
After all, its not like you can listen to potential options via cast recordings theres a little more digging to be done. 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. And as we look out on the world tonight, we find that the war has indeed reached a crisis. Find a monologue that fits you and your experiences. 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 critics consensus offering a wonderfully witty script, spotless direction from george cukor, and typically excellent lead performances, the philadelphia story is an. This story was adapted into the musical high society in. Inside the estate that inspired the philadelphia story. Tracy is taking connor out for a swim after the party. Dec 24, 20 the philadelphia story is a lighthearted peak into high society.
With cary grant, katharine hepburn, james stewart, ruth hussey. 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. I thought i got up and went over to the window and looked out across the lawn. And so, all america applauds the philadelphia story and cary grant, katharine hepburn, james stewart, and ruth hussey. You know, i did have the funniest dream about you last night. Winter play the philadelphia story audition performing arts.
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. When a rich womans exhusband and a tabloidtype reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. What first strikes us about the play is, perhaps, the dominance of the male characters. 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. Its screenplay is a witty, sparkling, and bright adaptation of philip barrys broadway hit play. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. A monologue from the film philadelphia by ron nyswaner. 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. This disambiguation page lists articles associated. This was done specifically for celebrity casting director tracy twinkie byrds monologue slam competition. Dinah lords monologue from the philadelphia story including context, text and video example. 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. Freshmen students who are in the crew of lagniappepotpourri should audition during a lunch period on.
Apr 09, 2010 what would be a good audition monologue for the role of dinah lord in the philadelphia story. The philadelphia storydinah lord the monologue library. What would be a good audition monologue for the role of dinah. If youre looking for sad monologues for your audition or acting class here you can find the best sad monologues for men and women. Katharine hepburn is flawless as a wealthy women learning more about herself from her interactions with her ex. Philadelphia script transcript from the screenplay andor.
Actor spencer longmore performing a monologue from the movie philadelphia. The philadelphia story tracy is taking connor out for a swim after the party. The philadelphia story 1940 is an intelligent, sophisticated, classic romantic comedyfarce part screwball of love and marriage, human growth and class distinctions. Characters and relationships in philadelphia here i come. The play also inspired a musical remake in 1956 called. Please be prepared to arrive at the start of the audition and stay to the end. Selected monologues from the philadelphia story including video examples, context and character information. 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. Connor tells tracy she shouldnt marry george, and starts to compliment the crap out of her. And guess what i thought i saw coming over out of the woods.
Philadelphia ledger wrote it was the seasons most sparkling comedy and barry the best manipulator of light dialogue in american theatre. Since gar is the central character in this play it is important to consider his character in relation to the other characters. 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. 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 movie quotes rotten tomatoes. The philadelphia story film, the 1940 film adaptation. The philadelphia story 1940 james stewart as macaulay connor. Dinah lords monologue from the philadelphia story stageagent. 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. Whether the character is crying or just expressing sad emotions, here we have grouped together some of the most interesting sad monologues. The philadelphia story original, play, comedy, broadway opened in new york city mar 28, 1939 and played through mar 30, 1940.
The philadelphia story by george cukor cary grant, katharine. 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. Im standing here solidly on my own two hands and im going crazy. Whats going on in the minds of philadelphias youth. Written as a vehicle for katharine hepburn, its success marked a reversal of fortunes for the actress, who was one of the film. Pick one of the following monologues for your audition. 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. This was done specifically for celebrity casting director tracy twinkie byrds monologue slam competition, in conjunction with the hollywood black film festival 20. Choose a monologue that is suitable for the role you want. The philadelphia story is considered one of barrys most popular plays. Its screenplay is a witty, sparkling, and bright adaptation of philip barrys broadway hit.
It tells the story of a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her exhusband and an attractive journalist. Dinahs interview from a philadelphia story youtube. If youre in your 40s, dont choose a monologue for a young ingenue. 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. Police former officer shocked over convicted cop shooters prison release arrests made in shooting death of black man jogging in georgia. Brigid blake s monologue from the humans monologues. Unlike most of the analysis found herewhich simply lists the unique individual story appreciationsthis indepth study details the actual encoding for each structural item. Phillip barrys play the philadelphia story premiered on march 28, 1939 at the shubert theatre on broadway. The philadelphia story broadway play original ibdb.
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