Selection of Monologues, Solos, & Duets: Theatre Resources for Baker High School Students by leslie zaborny https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89 Curated by your friendly librarian, this padlet features a variety of monologues, musical solos, and duet scenes perfect for high school performers. en-us 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC 2025-08-25 15:43:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Shakespeare Monologues lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056508 Explore a collection of 39 Shakespearean monologues. Monologues are divided into categories with links to each category for easy navigation. This site gives a short excerpt from each monologue to view before clicking the link to the whole monologue, which is helpful. Unfortunately, there are several ads on the site.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056508 Comedic Monologues for Teens lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056510 Explore comedic monologues that are lighthearted and suitable for high school performers. Perfect for auditions or classroom presentations! This site offers excellent comedic selections and emphasizes the importance of obtaining permission to use artistic works.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056510 Contemporary Monologues lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056512 20 Audition Monologues for Teens

This collection includes powerful and contemporary monologues specifically curated for high school students. Each monologue is accompanied by a brief review to help in selecting pieces. However, please note that the monologues are quite short and may not fulfill the requirements for the Trumbauer competition.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056512 Monologues from Musicals lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056514 This resource provides spoken sections and character-driven moments from musical theater, making it ideal for those preparing for a musical audition. It features a number of selections from both classic and contemporary musicals. While the site may initially seem overwhelming due to the variety available, taking the time to review the monologues is well worth it.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056514 Monologue Tips & Tricks lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056515 Need help preparing? This guide provides practical advice for analyzing, rehearsing, and performing your monologue. It’s a great resource for first-time Trumbauer students preparing for the district competition. I would have appreciated a few more examples for students to reference.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056515 Monologue Example lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056517 Morgan Zaborny performs a dramatic monologue at District Trumbauer on November 5, 2022. This video is an excellent example of what the performance rooms will look like. Pay attention to where your judges are located. Unfortunately, the video is not of the best quality, but you get the idea.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056517 Popular Broadway Solos for Teens lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056519 This is a useful list of Broadway solos, organized by vocal range and character type. It serves as an excellent resource for musical solos. You can filter selections by age group, gender, and vocal range. I appreciate that videos, karaoke, and music can be included in your song search. Unfortunately, several features are only available with a subscription.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056519 Musical Theatre Solo Contemporary (Female) lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056521 This collection features a variety of engaging and age-appropriate solo pieces for young women in musical theatre. While students do not need sheet music for Trumbauer, this site offers links where they can obtain the sheet music to accompany their selected pieces. Please note that there are many ads on the page.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056521 Musical Theatre Solo - Golden Age (Female) lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056522 100 musical theatre selections from the Golden Age for females. Each selection includes an audio recording of the song and lists the appropriate age and vocal range. Videos would also be beneficial to help students visually prepare their selections.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056522 Musical Theatre Solo - Contemporary (Male) lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056525 Discover solos from popular and recent musicals, updated regularly to reflect current trends. A great selection of musical solos for male performers. The site also includes tips for selecting appropriate pieces based on the audience. There are only 12 songs in the list, which may not meet the needs of all students.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056525 Musical Theatre Solo - Golden Age (Male) lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056526 100 musical theatre selections from the Golden Age for males. Each selection includes an audio recording of the song and lists the appropriate age and vocal range. Videos would also be beneficial to help students visually prepare their selections. Again, there are several ads throughout the site, so be careful.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056526 Tips for Musical Theatre Solos lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056532 Excellent resource for tips on auditions that can be applied to Trumbauer for students. There is also a fantastic video interview of an actor explaining the audition process that may be calming for students to be prepared for what to expect. This is my favorite resource for students who wish to pursue theatre beyond Trumbauer. It may not be relevant to students who are not using an accompaniment.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056532 Comedic Duet Scenes lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056534 Selection of funny and dynamic duet scenes that are sure to entertain audiences. Selections are presented in a tournament-style format, which is a fun take on looking at these duets. I appreciate that the site includes audio recordings. However, I wish the site provided information about the vocal ranges for each piece.


]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056534 11 Great Musical Theatre Duets lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056536 A roundup of duet songs from musicals, perfect for students seeking collaborative audition material. The site begins by explaining what a duet is and why they are used in musical theatre. There are no videos of actual performances for students to use, which is a little disappointing, but still has great songs to choose from. The video recording at the end is an interesting addition for students to review.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056536 Best Friends Duets & Scenes lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056539 Perfect for pairs of friends! These scenes and songs focus on themes of friendship and camaraderie. Love the videos of performances for students to review. While all the selections are about friendship, some are solos about friendship instead of being duets.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056539 Contemporary Musical Theatre Duets lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056543 200 Contemporary Musical Theatre Duets for students to listen to for selections. Each piece lists the show the selection is from and where you can locate the sheet music. This is an excellent resource of musical pieces, but be careful; some selections may not be appropriate for all students.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056543 Trio Example lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056546 YouTube video of a Musical Theatre Trio performance at State Trumbauer on December 7, 2024. Great example for students to see the judges and audience that may watch their performances. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get a clear shot of the entire performance.

]]> 2025-08-25 15:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056546 Solo Example lzaborny1 https://padlet.com/lzaborny1/1li1hpnurof0yk89/wish/3554056548 Morgan Zaborny performs a contemporary solo at State Trumbauer on December 7, 2024. Students can note the difference between the size and setup of the rooms at District and State Trumbauer by looking back at the Monologue Example.

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