BADA Studio: From Page to Stage - Monologue Precision to Book the Job

From Page to Stage: Monologue Precision to Book the Job

Session 1 — Harpooning with Specificity: The Fundamental Questions

Explore what makes great acting and debunk common monologue misconceptions.

Break down monologues as conversations, not solo performances.

Learn and apply the 5 Fundamental Questions to uncover objectives, tactics, and stakes.

Monologue refinement using objectives, stakes, and the “moment before.”

Guided improv exercises to connect actors to the text.

Session 2 — The Before and After: Owning the Room

Vocal, physical, and mental warm-ups to prepare for the audition room.

Confidence-building techniques for entering and exiting with presence.

Preparation for mock auditions, with notes and tips to deliver truthfully under pressure.

Date/Time: Saturday, November 22nd and Sunday, November 23rd. Two 2-hour sessions. Start Times TBD

CLASS LIMIT: 15

FEE: $50

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN OCTOBER 18TH

Sheria Irving (MIO '11) is an actor, educator, and nonprofit leader. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama and an alum of the British American Drama Academy, her work spans Broadway, regional theater, and television. As a teaching artist, Sheria pioneered the Actor’s Advocate Program at the Classical Theatre of Harlem and is now thrilled to be teaching at the British Academy of the Arts Studio, empowering actors to approach their craft with both artistic intuition and rigorous, text-driven mastery. Beyond the stage, Sheria is the founder of Shaping Her Earth, a national movement dedicated to empowering young women of color through mentorship, leadership development, and campus initiatives—equipping them to grow boldly, lead courageously, and shape positive change in their communities.