How to Write a Solo Show 3 Step Formula Part I
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- čas přidán 10. 01. 2015
- Have you dreamed about writing a solo show but have no idea where to start?
Did you know that there are two major solo show forms: Well-made, multi-character play and Long and Short Form Monologuist
Did you know that writing and self-producing your solo show can be a great way to always be an employed actor, but also helps agents, casting directors and directors get a better idea of what you're capable of as an actor?
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This was incredibly helpful. I cannot stress that enough! I’m in the middle of creating a solo show for my final year Independent Study in College and I have been struggling for quite some time and your video has brought me so much clarity, comfort, and excitement! Thank you so much. I’m now looking forward to the day I bring it all together and am ready to share it with the world!
Holy Wow, this was SO helpful! I need you in my life! I have been acting for 15 years and finally decided to create my own show. That thing about giving power away is so real. I made a commitment to workshop this new project at the end of October and I have SO MUCH TO SAY but I am also shaking in my boots because formatting is a challenge. Thank you for this video.
Oh, my goodness, this is sooo amazing..do let me know how the workshop went....feel free to sign up for my list: TheDreamUnLocked.com
John Leguizamo's first show was really good.
Exactly what I needed. I love you for this so much!!!
Great to have someone so generous with their knowledge and experience very much appreciated 👌 infectious energy also thank you!! 😊
You've inspired me to dust off my half written solo show and hit the ground running. Thank you for the insight.
I'm a drag queen/artist trying to expand/cultivate her talents and this is everything I needed to hear. Thank you
yes...yes...yes....do it...check out my video about the psychological gesture....
Thank you for this April!
Congratulations! I am so proud of you. You have inspired me greatly. I wish you well and an overabundance of success. Peace, and endless Blessings!
Such a great clip. Wonderful tips. All the best for you. I'm taking your advice.
awesome...what grabbed u...i'll expand on the next one
Thank you, Dereke...I'll work on that for sure...yep, they're all geniuses...
This is incredibly insightful, thank you so much April. Whoopi Goldberg, Richard Pryor, John Leguizamo, and Coleman Domingo are four exact examples I had in my head when I started watching this. I would love to see your work but I'm currently in France. Bring it on across the pond! :-) And 5, 6, 7, 8!
+Dereke Clements Thank you for watching...you can always catch my films on netflix...
Thank you for this! Really Great Insight!!
thanks for watching...feel free to sign up for the blog at TheDreamUnLocked.com
Wow April. This is fabulous. It's gold! Thank you for such a great video!
omg, thank you....feel free to sign up for the free 14 Day How to Write a Solo Show Slam @www.TheDreamUnLocked.com
Thank you so much for this! Was feeling very stuck with my Edinburgh fringe show and now i'm empowered to get back at it.
That's a amazing....if you need more inspiration, check out the the 14 Day Free How to Write a Solo Show Slam @www.TheDreamUnLocked.com. I'd love to hear your questions about getting unstuck or next steps....I'm listening...
Wonderful idea and I have plenty of material, just a matter of approach.
This is amazing
omg...thank you....please feel free to sing up for the full course at www.TheDreamUnLocked.com
I really resonated with your ideas and suggestions. Finding ones voice via a solo production brings empowerment in these dis-empowering times. You go girl! Hopefully my writing will be good. I'll explore your site more. Your classes look excellent. Thanks.
awesome...please let me know if you have questions...
So informative. Thanks!
omg...thank u sooooo much
April Yvette Thompson watching it for the 3rd, maybe 4th time!
@@roimatatempleton5018 check out the full class www.TheDreamUnLocked.com/solo-show-cta
I have performed spoken word and poetry and I want to try my hand at a solo show. This is inspiring I may give it a shot
Awesome...sign up for the FREE 14 Day How to Write a Solo Show Slam at www.TheDreamUnLocked.com
Is this still available? :)@@AprilYvetteThompson
@@goldenfairydustreiki unfortunately no, but if u sign up at thedreamunlocked.com, u can get the free video series...thx
April thank you! This was very good. I'm looking forward to the others. I have a story I have been telling for about 3 years. Every time I tell it....people laugh, tear up, praise, and celebrate - they are sitting on the edge waiting for the ending. Here is the difference - I am not an actor, poet or comedian. However, on several occasions I have been ask if I ever considered make it a one-women show. I didn't even know what a one woman show was. I just tell the story with a little humor, gestures and drama. With that being said, according to your video I'm not sure this should be a one-woman show or not and if not do you have another suggestion?
amazing....sign up for the 14 Day Slam at TheDreamUnLocked.com and we'll email the the kit and kaboodle to you! ...xoxoxo
Hi. Thanks for this great insight. Does a solo show have to do with various characters? I would think it can be about a "one" character throughout
No, it can be about one character....what makes it solo is that one person is performing and telling the story
Would love to connect.You would be an excellent mentor.
honored you think so...feel free to sign up for my blog at www.TheDreamUnLocked.com
Thank you but please don’t down play stand up, because solo shows have there roots in stand up
not downplaying it at all...just being clear about the structural differences so that when folks decide they want to work with me, they know what they're getting themselves into. I work in the professional off broadway and broadway theatre world where narrative and structure as well as a actor being skilled enough to completely transform into another human being is the expectation if you want to get produced. I want folks to know that before they decide they want to work with me so we're not at crosspurposes. They are two different genres all together.
For example, the most successful solo shows on and off broadway could stand as regular well made plays. Meaning a theatre could cast several actors in a play that was originally a solo show and it would work as a multi-character well-made play....structure, structure, structure, narrative, character driven well made plays. I teach actors who want to become writers, not just solo performers.