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2022 DATES COMING SOON!

For updates and more information, please email


philip@nationalslam.com


All events will be held via Zoom

FULL COMPETITION only $39

Get up to 90 seconds to perform your monologue, compete against your peers for valuable prizes, including the recently added $90 cash prize money, and a chance to perform in the annual Championship, all while receiving written and verbal feedback from our expert panel of judges, plus an incredible Virtual Gift Bag valued at over $400!  Space is limited, sign up now!

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:30 COMPETITION only $9

This low fee gets you one competition entry into our :30 Slam and a chance to win $30 cash prize money, and a spot in next month's Full Competition!  Space is limited so register today!

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Our Mission

 The National Monologue Slam is committed to providing a safe, supportive, nurturing opportunity for actors of all ages and experience to learn and grow in their craft. Each master class and competition will provide opportunities to meet and learn from industry professionals, and to have fun doing so.  Everyone is welcome to participate, no matter your experience or talent level. We are here to help you along in your path as a performer!   

Who We Are

The National Monologue Slam has compiled a team of leading entertainment industry professionals, including actors, directors, writers, casting directors, agents, managers and Tony Award-winning producers, who wish to pass their knowledge along to you and help you reach your goals.  

What We Do

 The National Monologue Slam offers the rare opportunity for actors to showcase their dramatic and comedic chops, and musical theatre singers to showcase their pipes, directly in front of professional agents, casting directors, and producers.

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DATES & TIMES

Our next Virtual Slam will be held via Zoom.  Please allow 2 hours for intros, full and :30 second competitors, feedback, and awards. The Slam will now consist of two competition categories!  

FULL :90 COMPETITION   You will compete against others in the Full Competition Category, receiving verbal and written feedback, Virtual Gift Bag, a chance to win valuable prizes, and a chance to advance to the annual Championship.   

:30 COMPETITION  You will compete against others in the :30 Competition Category, with a chance to win a free spot in next month's Full Competition.   

COMPETITION DETAILS

FULL COMPETITION:  Strictly enforced 90 second time limit from any source including theatre, film, TV, or original.  Can be either dramatic or comedic in nature.

:30 COMPETITION: Strictly enforced 30 second time limit from any source including theatre, film, TV, or original.  Can be either dramatic or comedic in nature.

Multiple Entries: Subject to space availability, individuals may perform multiple monologues in either Competition for an additional entry fee. 

PRICES

Prices are subject to change without notice and all entries are subject to availability. The 2021 Online Competition pricing structure is as follows:

Full Competition Pass  $39 each.

:30 Competition Pass   $9 each.

Observer Pass  $9 each. Not quite ready to perform yet?  Check out what the Slam is like, while learning valuable audition lessons from the pros and your peers.  Just complete the entry form for the :30 Competition and enter "observer" as your monologue title.

Individual Prep Class $15 per 15 minutes.  Please contact philip@nationalslam.com for details.

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GROUP & INDIVIDUAL PREP CLASSES

GROUP PREP CLASS   One Group Prep Class is included in the price of a Competition Pass. The goal of the Group Prep Class is to provide helpful guidance, feedback, and answers to our participants in advance of the competition. One or more National Monologue Slam staff members will moderate this class.  You are welcome to join us for the Group Prep Class even if you are on the fence and want to learn more! Please CLICK HERE to register for the Group Prep Class to be held TBD at TBD EDT.  Register now, as space is limited!

INDIVIDUAL PREP CLASS Private, one-on-one, online coaching sessions are available by request for an additional fee, subject to time availability, on a first-come, first-served basis. Please email philip@nationalslam.com for more information.

SCORING

A written score card will be provided for each Full Competition Entry only.  Scoring will be judged based on several factors and are subject to change.  :30 Competition participants do not receive a written score card.  Sample criteria for the Full Competition score cards may include:

Character Development: Understanding of the Piece, Emotional Tone, Portrayal of Character, Believability

Vocal Work: Dialect, Enunciation/Articulation (comedic & dramatic only), Projection, Pitch (musical only), Musicality (musical only)

Overall Presentation: Degree of Difficulty, Highlighted a Range of Talent (comedic & dramatic only), Confidence, Clarity, Physical Expression

Overall Effect: Captures Attention, Engaging

Technical Elements: Sound Quality, Lighting Quality, Setting, Video Quality, Framing

JUDGES

Judges are subject to change without notice, and will always consist of no less than three (3) industry professionals in varying fields, including but not limited to directors, casting directors, musical directors, talent agents, producers, and working professional actors. Each Full Competition participant will receive a written critique from each judge in the form of a score card, plus personalized notes that may include constructive and positive feedback.  The July 2021 Slam will feature Casting Director Jeffrey Dreisbach of McCorkle Casting, plus 2 special guests judges.

GIFTS & AWARDS

Every Full Competition participant will receive valuable gifts, just for joining!  The Virtual Gift Bag includes:


  • A 10-session voice over pack from YourVOStudio.com.  (a $250 value!)
  • Exclusive access to casting director (McCorkle Casting Ltd.) and podcast host (Casting Actors Cast) Jeffrey Dreisbach's unpublished video/podcast entitled "Casting Secrets, What They Don't Tell You". A 20 minute revealing look into the process of casting. (priceless!)
  • An exclusive video from top entertainment attorney Erach Screwvala entitled "3 Clauses to Read Carefully in Your Next Agent/Manager Contract". (a $150 value!)


In addition, Awards will be given to the top performers in the Full Competition, subject to a minimum number of entries to be determined.  Winners will receive one choice of the following:

 

  • One private 30-minute Zoom consultation with casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach of McCorkle Casting. (priceless!)
  • $90 Cash Prize (a $90 value, duh!) 
  • One private 30-minute Zoom consultation with entertainment attorney and estate planning expert Erach Screwvala on any topic. (a $250 value!)  

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COMPLETE RULES & REGULATIONS

Please click below to read the complete list of Rules & Regulations.

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our history

Testimonials

Past contestants have great things to say about The Slam. Check out this video from November 2020 winner Nina Dicker!

Past Slams

The National Monologue Slam started in 2003 as the Manhattan Monologue Slam, a monthly, live, in-person event that attracted dozens of entertainment gurus and celebrities, as well as thousands of adoring fans and participants. In 2015, we evolved into the National Monologue Slam, holding day-long local and regional events, offering a more comprehensive educational experience.  Now, in 2020, we are going virtual with an entirely digital competition! 

Past Performers

From  Illeana Douglas to Barry “Shabaka” Henley to Roger Guenveur Smith to Jay O. Sanders to Erica Ash to Quinton Aaron to the Haussmann twins, The Slam has been host to some of the world's best talent!

Past Judges

Here are just a few of our A-list judges from Slams past:

 

  • James Gunn (Producer, Screenwriter, “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise, “Suicide Squad”)
  • Susan Batson (Acting Coach, Nicole Kidman, Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey, Founder of Susan Batson Studios)
  • Michael K. Williams (Actor, “The Wire”, “Boardwalk Empire”, “12 Years A Slave")
  • Noah Emmerich (Actor, “Space Force”, “The Americans”, "Truman Show”, “Miracle”)
  • Jeffrey Driesbach (Casting Director, McCorkle Casting)
  • Sarah Silverman (Actor “I Love You America”, “The Simpsons”, "The Sarah Silverman Program”, “School of Rock”)
  • James Foley (Director, “Billions”, “House of Cards”, “Glengarry Glen Ross”)
  • Tariq Trotter (Emcee/Producer, "The Roots”, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon")
  • Jeffrey Richards (Broadway Producer, “Spring Awakening”, "August:Osage County", "All the Way")
  • Evan Hainey (Manager, Rosario Dawson, Vanessa Hudgens, Megan Good, Untitled Entertainment)
  • Jenna Fischer (Actor, “The Office”, “The Mysteries of Laura”, “Splitting Up Together”)

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Your VO Studio

 We are Your VO Studio!  We help Voice Over Artists establish their place in the industry!  Coaching all levels of Voice Over Artists is what we know, do, and love. There is always something new that can be discovered by working with our professional working voice over actors/coaches.  We are committed to discovering the creativity artists possess and bringing them to new heights in the industry.   www.yourvostudio.com

Tim Goodwin Photography

Tim Goodwin Photography provides elite headshot photography, as well as a host of other stunning photo and video services. 

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