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Presented by the Manhattan Monologue Slam

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Why we do it

National Monologue Slam

The only
Convention & Competition
of it’s kind

  • OPEN TO ALL AGES!

  • Network with Industry Professionals!

  • Compete in our Monologue Competition!

  • Compete in our Musical Theatre Competition!

  • Participate in our Master Classes!

Testimonials

Hear it from the best

We have the support of some of the biggest names in the industry.

"It's Necessary."

“It’s creative. It’s smart. It’s fast paced. It’s clever. It’s provocative and it’s thought-provoking. It’s necessary.”

– Deborah Wilson, MAD TV

"It’s what actors need.”

“I love the energy. I love the fact that people are out there taking chances, putting their creative juices out there, doing something for the craft. It’s a great vibe. It’s what actors need.”

– Noah Emmerich, The Truman Show

"It's an Actor's Dream."

“There are so many people that want to be actors and this is like a miniature version of everything that every actor out there wants to be. It’s an actor's dream.”

– Joshua Lebar, Entourage

"Worth Every Drop."

“It makes you excited about theater and acting. I had to pee like three people in but I held it in and it was worth it, worth every drop.”

– Sarah Silverman, Comedian & Actor

Regional Events

At one of our regional events, you’ll have an opportunity to perform one or more 90-second dramatic or comedic monologue, and/or 3-minute musical theatre piece, in front of a panel of judges, including leading industry talent agents, casting directors and producers. Top performers in each category and age group will compete in a final round for prizes. In addition, you will be able to attend classes on all aspects of developing a professional acting career, from tips on effective auditions to techniques to perfect your monologues.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday July 21st

Registration

Meet and Greet

Casting Director Master Class

Talent Agent Master Class

Monologue Performance with Feedback

Awards Ceremony

PRIZES INCLUDE:

An Actors Connection Prize Pack

Free Headshot session with RJ Lewis Photography

Plus more to be announced

 

 



		

	




	

		

			
		

	




	

		

			
Regional Locations


		

	



	

		

			
New York, NY

July 21, 2018

Ripley-Grier Studios 520 8th Avenue New York, NY 10018


		

	




Regionals Coming Soon



	

		

			
Charlotte, NC


Columbia, SC


Jacksonville, FL


Ft. Lauderdale, FL


Lakeland, FL


Mobile, AL


Atlanta, GA


Nashville, TN


Dayton, OH


		

	



	

		

			
Youngstown, OH


Detroit, MI


Chicago, IL


St. Louis, MO


Davenport, IA


Minneapolis, MN




		

	



	

		

			
Lakeland, FL


San Jose, CA


Dallas, TX


Houston, TX


Ft. Lauderdale, FL


Seattle, WA


Albuquerque, NM


Charlotte, NC


Portland, OR


Denver, CO


		

	





					

									

					

	

		

			
About Us


		

	





	

		

			
Our Story


The National Monologue Slam is the latest creation from the minds of Philip and Robert Galinsky.  The brothers have been serving the acting community since 2003 with their groundbreaking monthly competition The Manhattan Monologue Slam.  It is an opportunity for emerging actors to perform for industry professionals each and every month by providing a panel of judges consisting of agents, casting directors, producers and the like, offering valuable advice and critiques of the performers.  There are never any losers, as all participants leave the night with more knowledge, insight and industry connections than they had when they arrived.


		

	



	

		

			
“We were sitting in my living room one afternoon, thinking about how could we control our destiny and not just be another actor trying to get the head shot onto somebody’s desk,” Robert Galinsky said, recalling how the first slam came about. “After we brainstormed a little bit, we came up with the structure of a poetry slam, but do it for actors with monologues.” 


		

	



	

		

			
And now the Slam is going national! Starting in November 2017 with a series of regional conventions that include classes, networking opportunities, and the competition itself.


While space is limited, the convention is open to everyone. Participants will be judged against similarly aged contestants and can opt to perform one or more monologues in the comedy, drama and musical theatre (short song) divisions. Monologues can be from any existing source (play, TV, film), or can be original. Time limits of 90 seconds for monologues and 3 minutes for songs will be strictly enforced. To read more about the rules and regulations, please click here.


Judges may vary, but will always include professional casting directors and talent agents plus one or more National Monologue Slam team members below.


		

	



					

									

					

		
			

					            
				

				                 	
Mentors

	            	             	                
A handful of these top agents, casting directors and industry leaders will be at every regional - More Names to Be Announced Soon!

	            				
					
				


				

					
												

							

								 																	
Monique Coleman - Actor - High School Musical

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Barry Shabaka Henley - Broadway Actor/Writer - TV/Film Actor

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Aldo Scrofani - Broadway Producer - Educator

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Penny Luedtke - Talent Agent/Founder Luedtke Agency, LLC

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Van Dean - Broadway Producer - Broadway Records

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Jeffrey Dreisbach - Casting Partner McCorkle Casting, Ltd.

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Alysia Joy Powell - TV & Film Actor - Stand Up Comedian

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Jerry Goehring - Educator - Tony® & Grammy® nominated Broadway Producer

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Janio Marrero - Co-Artistic Director - Cherry Lane Theatre

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Terry Schnuck - Tony® winning Broadway Producer - Linden Park Productions

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Philip Galinsky - Co-founder/Actor Manhattan Monologue Slam

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Robert Galinsky - Co-founder/Actor Manhattan Monologue Slam

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Jeffrey Chrzczon - Broadway Producer - NIKO Companies

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Erach Screwvala - Entertainment Lawyer Broadway Producer - Screwvala LLC

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Evan Pulliam - NBC's The Sing-Off Contestant - Broadway Professional

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Amy Weinstein - Artistic Director - Educator - StudentsLive

 									
								

									
								

							

						

					
												

							

								 																	
Donna McKenna - Indie Film Producer Casting Director

 									
								

									
								

							

						

									

				

					

						

						

							

								

								
								

								

								
								

								

									
								

							

							
						


						

						

						

						

							
						

					

				

			

		

					

									

					

	

		

			
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Admission to all convention events


1 entry to competition

					

										
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