Drama School Audition Guide
Central Audition Monologues
Central asks acting applicants for two contrasting monologues — one contemporary and one classical. They look for vocal clarity, physical freedom and a genuine impulse behind every line.
What Central asks for
- One contemporary monologue
- One classical monologue
- Under two minutes each
- Contrasting tone and character
- Well-suited to your age and casting range
Requirements change year to year — always confirm the exact brief on the school's official website before you finalise your pieces.
Find your two contrasting pieces
Most Central applicants need one classical and one contemporary monologue. Start here:
Classical MonologuesShakespeare & heightened textContemporary MonologuesModern, screen-ready piecesShakespeare MonologuesTragedies, comedies & histories2 Minute MonologuesThe standard audition length
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