The Pillowman Question

[theonlyone]

Posted: 9/8/06 at 10:00pm

I'm in NFL [Speech and Debate] and was wondering if it would be appropriate to do a monologue from the Pillowman for a Dramatic Interpretation. I haven't read the script yet and am planning to buy it if I think I can do a speech from it. I know it's about strong material, but would it be appropriate for the judges to hear [i.e. the parents of other speech kids]? Please let me know so that I can order the script promptly if need be!

[BSoBW2]

Posted: 9/8/06 at 10:03pm

The only long monologues are actual stories Katurian tells.

So if you want to tell some interesting, and gory, stories - then it is perfect.

I recommend you getting it anyway. It's a fantastic read.

[theonlyone]

Posted: 9/8/06 at 10:11pm

Yes, I figured that'd be the common response.

[arishmoof]

Posted: 9/8/06 at 10:42pm

its pretty gruesome, and plus a lot of the stories are aided by visuals. not that you couldnt relate the stories without them, its very well written. but if you want to do something out of the ordinary, you could look into it, i suppose. GRUESOME, like whoa, though. I was frightened.

[pippin2]

Posted: 9/8/06 at 11:18pm

Don't think the stories would work on their own. I can't imagine the reaction of an audience to "The Little Jesus" without any context.

Posted: 9/9/06 at 4:16pm

A kid I know did a monologue from Pillowman for his Tisch audition and he got in, so there must be something usable in there. It is a terrific read.

[thevolleyballer]

Posted: 9/9/06 at 4:22pm

If you're from California, don't do it. Because I'm doing it. :)

[theonlyone]

Posted: 9/9/06 at 8:52pm

Oops.