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...quickest showcase in town!

"Just 3 months after winning LA's IMinute Monologue Contest, I was cast as the lead in a film directed by one of the judges who saw me act in the contest!!"

-Melissa Disney
(2008 winner)

"Dave Tillman just came of off a month long shoot as a principal actor on a feature film. He landed the audition with a monologue he dialed in for LA's 3rd Annual 1Minute Monologue Contest!

From that film he landed a new top level agency!

"I want to thank you for encouraging us to participate in the 1Minute Monologue Contest.  I ended up using the monologue that I wrote for the contest - for this movie audition and totally nailed the job.  Awesome!

I also just signed with House of Representatives as my Commercial Agency."

-Dave Tillman
(2009 Top 5 winner)

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LA's1Minute Monologue Contest
It's The Quickest Showcase in Town!

You're in
You're out
You're seen

**SOMETHING NEW!**

LA'S 1MINUTE MONOLOGUE WRITERS CONTEST!

This year we are proud to announce that, right along side of our 1minute performances, we will be holding a 1minute writers contest! Beginning this fall, we will be receiving submissions for original 1minute monologues. These monologues will be judged and made available for our contestants to perform! 

Contact us direct if you think you've got the writting chops!

818 518 9128

LA's 1Minute 
Monologue Contest 
is designed to give actors a professional venue to perform and showcase their talent in front of industry professionals in a rather tight time frame. 
They have...
1 Minute.
 


REGISTER
HERE

Judging is conducted by a roster of Industry Professionals who get to see a whole lot of actors in a very short span of time.

How do we get them?

It's quick

and they like that!

Last year's contest was, once again, a huge success. The competition was great fun and extremely close. So, you might want to get those monologues out and ready for this year's contest...

IT'S ALMOST HERE!

LA's 4th Annual 1Minute Monologue Contest

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9th 2010

When:
11AM - 4PM

Where:
Clay Banks Studio
Loudmouth Studio

11340 Moorpark St
Studio City, California 91602

(between Tujunga & Vineland) ) 
 link to map


Why:

  • Industry professionals are busy. 
  • They can't (and don't) always go to showcases. 
  • They're continually looking for new talent.
  • They have a pretty good idea of talent the moment it shows up. 
  • They get to see the top finalists right in their own offices.
LA's
1Minute Monologue Contest
...allows Agents, Managers, Casting Directors and Filmmakers an opportunity to see more talent in less time...something very appealing in the industry.  

The 'Top 5' monologues are viewed, critiqued and scored by some of LA's top Professionals. People who can hire you!

The top winners receive invaluable & personal written feedback!

Top Winner will be highlighted on Backstage's website... as well as receive many other amazing prizes!
Prize list for 2010 is still growing!

Registration:
Only $15.00

Here's your opportunity to be seen by a roster of professionals who are in a position to help your career, and you may win some amazing prizes to boot!

It's Efficient - It's Effective
It's Fun - Inexpensive...and
 It's FAST!

So, get those monologues ready for this years contest!

REGISTER
HERE

Enter desired performance time
Registration and payment are separate...
be sure and do both!

(*We will try to schedule you as close to your desired 
time slot as possible but your choice cannot be guaranteed. Early submissions have a better chance...so hurry up and register and pick your time!)


Mailing Address:
137 N. Larchmont Blvd #242
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Contact Info: 323 578 0120

info@ClayBanksProductions.com 

Contest Address:
Clay Banks Studio
Loudmouth Studio

11340 Moorpark St
Studio City, California 91602

 
 
 
 
   
YOU'VE GOT 60 SECONDS TO DELIVER...SHOW US WHAT YOU'VE GOT!
 
 

2009 Awarded Prizes
(2010 Prize List Is Presently Forming!)
  • Top Winner will be highlighted: 'Winner of LA's 3rd Annual 1Minute Monologue Contest' on Backstage's website.
  • Top Winner receives a Professional Photo Shoot from Halstan Photography.
  • Top Winner receives Collectors Artist Series Mints from Hint Mint.
  • Top Winner receives Gift Certificate from Reproductions.
  • Top 5 Winners will be viewed, critiqued and scored by select LA's Agents/Managers Producers, Directors and Casting Directors. Winners will receive personal written feedback regarding their performances.
  • Top 3 Winners will receive 1 month of 'On-camera' Film Acting Classes -or- 2 Private Coaching Sessions at Clay Banks Film Acting Studio.
  • Top 3 Winners will receive a free month at Beverly Hills Health & Fitness.
  • 2nd Place Winner receives Spa Treatment Package from Lauren's Salon & Spa.
  • 2nd Place Winner receives Signature Series Mints from Hint Mint.
  • 2nd Place Winner receives Gift Certificate from Samuel French.
  • 3rd Place Winner receives 1lb of fresh coffee (winner's choice) from Peet's Coffee.
  • 3rd Place Winner receives Signature Series Mints from Hint Mint.
  • 4th & 5th Place Winners will receive 1 Career Counseling Session from Coach Banks.
  • 4th  & 5th Place Winners receives Full Line of Mints from Hint Mint.
  • First 50 Registered Contestants will receive a copy of Backstage.
  • All Registered Contestants will receive:
  • Gift mints from Hint Mint
  • Bottled water from Jamba Juice
  • Acai Juice from Bossa Nova
  • And lots more!


 

 

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YOU.  60 SECONDS.  GO.



Contest Protocol

LA's 1Minute Monologue Contest is designed to give actors a professional venue to perform and showcase their talent in front of industry professionals in a rather tight time frame. They'll have 1 Minute.

  • Upon arrival, actors will check in and be assigned a number and specific time slot. At that point any unpaid registration fees will be collected. Only registered and paid up actors will be allowed to perform. 
  • Once the actor's number is called, they're up! 
  • They'll enter the performance room and will have 5 seconds from the time the door shuts to take their mark and begin their performance. Timers will begin the moment the actor first speaks. If the monologue doesn't begin within 5 seconds from entering the room, the timers will start anyway. 
  • At the end of their monologue, the actor must call "scene". At that point the timers will stop. If the actor doesn't call "scene", the timers will stop 3 seconds from the actors last bit of dialogue. 
  • If the actor blunders, messes up, falls out or needs to start over, they can do so on their own but the timers will continue on. In other words...you only get 60 seconds.

Once the monologue is concluded, actors should exit through the door they originally entered. And...that will be it! This happens fast, so you'll need to be prepared. Results are scheduled to be posted in our Studio Newsletter and on our website as soon as all the judges votes are in. This is projected to happen by the end of October but no later than November 15.  www.ClayBanksProductions.com

Rules:

In keeping things as fair as possible, the contest will take into consideration all SAG and Non-SAG Actors. Each registered actor must state which category they qualify for. SAG Eligible is Non-SAG. In the event that any 'winning' actor mis-registers, they will be disqualified from the competition and the ranks will advance up.
Categories will be judged separately and contest results will be combined to one winner's list and one 1st place winner.
(Disqualification will result in forfeiture of all registration fees.)

There's a $15 entrance fee due upon registration to help cover the costs of the contest. Actors can register and pay right here, right now through this website by hitting the 'Cart' button, or, mail in their checks and registration form to our mailing address below.
Registration and payment are done separately. Registration and fee may also be paid at the door, but a slot cannot be guaranteed. Registration is done online at: www.1MinuteMonologue.com
Send your check to: 

Clay Banks Productions, 137 N Larchmont Blvd #242, LA, CA 90004)
(Please note the contest's physical address and mailing address are different. Mailing address is above.)

*IMPORTANT:
Actors will have 60 seconds to showcase their monologues. They will sign in, be assigned a time slot and informed of any schedule changes.


The sooner you're registered, the better your chance of picking your own time slot.
Contest start time 10/9/10 - 11:00am
End time secheduled at - 4:00pm
So hurry up and register to better your chance of picking your own time slot!

In the event of no-shows or late arrivals, that slot will be given to the next scheduled actor. If /when the late actor shows up, they will be placed at the end of the day's scheduled performances.
Because of no-shows and late arrivals, actors should show up earlier than their scheduled time.
(Factor in LA traffic.)


Performances will be scored by category on a point system, (see below.) Each judge will complete a point/comment card along with any additional comments they may have to assist the actor with future performances. Only the top five actors will receive written personal evaluation


Actors may participate and perform more than one monologue by registering each monologue (by monologue name) and paying the $15 registration fee for each monologue showcased. Actors are limited to a maximum of TWO performed monologues that may be performed but not consecutively. We advise that you spread the time slots out.There are no refunds once registered.

Results
and prize awards are final and will be posted on our website as well as listed in Clay Banks Studio Newsletter which will be sent out to all registrars. We plan to release final notices in October but no later than November 15, although due to our industry professional's schedules, this date may change a bit.

Agents, Managers, Producers, Directors and/or Casting Directors may call to arrange a meeting with you at any time. Although this is a good thing...as a professional courtesy, we ask that you please refrain from contacting them directly.
(Due to scheduling conflicts and in order to protect privacy, some judges have asked and will remain anonymous and judging will be done via recorded performances.)



Judging:

Performances will be judged in the following categories:

APPROACH: First impression - How the actor comes out of the gate  - Opening moment

DELIVERY: Use of space (the 'where') - Body Language

CONTENT: Overall performance value - Beginning, Middle, End - Continuity - Emotional Journey 

CONFIDENCE: How well do you OWN the moments?

BELIEVABILITY & FIT: How well does the monologue fit you?: How believable are you?

TIME:  Flow - How well is the performance 'time managed'? Does it seemed rushed or too short? 

3 separate timers will time monologues. The times will be compared, totaled and divided by three. The result will be the most accurate time and that will be the actor's final time.  
The actor who executes their monologue closest to 1 minute will score the highest 'time' points

A safe zone between :55 & 1:05 seconds will be granted where no points will be deducted.
For every second outside of this time, points will be deducted. Any monologue ending 15 seconds early or 15 seconds late will be disqualified. In other words...your monologue must be no shorter than 45 seconds and no longer than 75 seconds. All actor performances longer than 75 seconds will be stopped.
(This can be an awkward moment so please rehearse and hone in your performance.)

Execution:

  • Enter performance room when your number is called.
  • You may begin your monologue whenever you'd like although the timers will begin when you first speak or 5 seconds from the time the door is shut, whichever comes first.
  • There will be tape on the floor in the center of the room if you'd like to take your mark. A camera recording your performance will be in front of the mark.
  • There will also be a chair and stool available for you - your option if needed.
  • You may play to anyone or any space in the room including the camera. There will be several cameras recording you but consider the one directly in front of you.
  • Timers will stop when you call "SCENE'" or 5 seconds after your dialogue ends, whichever comes first.
  • Your performance is now over and you may exit through the door you entered. 
PLEASE NOTE: All actor performances longer than 75 seconds will be stopped.


Tips:

  1. DON'T RUSH YOUR PERFORMANCE! Edit your monologue down to about :50 seconds. This will give it room to 'breath' in full-blown execution.
  2. READ ALL OF THE ABOVE -- PROTOCOL - RULES - EXECUTION & TIPS. Information is power!
  3. BE PREPARED.  You don't want to have a bunch of questions going into your performance.
  4. BE READY. This all happens very fast!
  5. KEEP FOCUSED. Save all of the 'actor chat' for after you're done and back outside. Consider the other actors.
  6. IF YOU MESS UP, KEEP GOING! The timers will!
  7. OWN THE MOMENT. Literally, it's your time, your chance to perform, we want you to be brilliant!
  8. BE ON TIME, BE BRIGHT, BE BRIEF, BE GONE! Know what you're doing and do it with confidence.
  9. HAVE FUN! Or at least look like it... 
  10. ENJOY YOUR WORK. Make it a 'full' experience...remember, this is not a dress rehearsal!


Disclaimers & Conditions:

All results are final, unless a winning actor is disqualified. In that case all qualifying actors will advance up in position...similar to the Olympics. (Disqualification will result in forfeiture of all registration fees.) Registration fees are non-refundable...even if you mess-up or don't show. By 'checking' the registration form, during your participation in the 1Minute Monologue Contest, you are releasing Clay Banks, Clay Banks Productions & Studio, Jeremiah Comey & Studio and all personnel from any and all liability. You understand that you will be taped and photographed and you will be asked to sign a waiver releasing your performance and likeness to Clay Banks Productions. Clay Banks Productions will not take ownership of the performances or any of the written material, but will be granted full usage and legal rights of any and all performances and images for promotional purposes such as website, advertising materials, clips, etc....in other words, more exposure for you. You agree not to try and contact any of the judges or studio personnel personally. Judges will contact you directly if they are interested in meeting with you and at that time you understand that Clay Banks Productions will release your contact details to them. Your contact details will remain confidential and will only be used to contact you with contest and studio news, results and updates. All prizes must be claimed by January 31, 2011 or they will be forfeited. All rights reserved. 



CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN LAST YEARS CONTEST & TO ALL OUR WINNERS!

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE 2009 WINNERS...CONTACT US AT:

info@ClayBanksProductions.com

OK...now let's get to it!

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