Upcoming Events

Our next Virtual Slam will be held via Zoom February 16 & 23, 2021  Each session starts at 5:00pm EST.

February 16, 2021   Preliminary Round.  You will be one of a group of performers auditioning that day, so allow 60-90 minutes following your call time for introductions, instructions, rules, and others to perform.  Additional dates may be added subject to number of entries.

February 23, 2021  Final Round & Awards.  Finalists will compete against the best of the best for some fabulous prizes. 

Comedic Monologue: 60 second time limit from any source including theatre, film, TV, or original.

Dramatic Monologue: 60 second time limit from any source including theatre, film, TV, or original.

Musical Song: 90 second time limit from any published musical. Songs can be performed acapella, or with recorded or live musical accompaniment provided by the participant. Vocal enhancement and/or augmentation (Auto-Tune, etc.) is strictly prohibited. 

Multiple Entries: Subject to space availability, individuals may perform multiple monologues or songs in the Competition. 

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

Competition Pass  $45 each.

Additional Competition Entries   $35 each, and must accompany purchase of a Competition Pass.  You just need to fill out the registration form again with the details of your additional entry.

Observer Pass  $20 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.  Please contact jeff@nationalslam.com for details.

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

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.

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 will be judged based on several factors and are subject to change. Sample criteria 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 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 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 February 2021 Slam will feature Casting Director Jeffrey Dreisbach of McCorkle Casting, plus 2 special guests judges.

Every New Participant will receive valuable gifts, just for joining!  The February 2021 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 each category and division, 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 Driesbach of McCorkle Casting. (priceless!)
• One free headshot session with Tim Goodwin Photography (a $150 value!) 
• One private 30-minute Zoom consultation with entertainment attorney and estate planning expert Erach Screwvala on any topic. (a $250 value!)  

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