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 The Dark Knight: Monologue by the Joker Osajie Imevbore What did I learn?: In choosing this monologue, I had to dive deep into my style of theater and think of pieces I would enjoy performing. I learned that performing scenes with increasing tension and suspense is where my interest lied. After learning this, choosing a monologue embodying these traits was my new task What did I do well in?: I 100% feel that this monologue is one of the best performances I have ever done, the versatility of Heath Ledger's the Joker is a huge task to take upon, and as much as I feel like with props and more theatrical effects it would be better, I think I did a good job. With help from my classmates and teacher, I was able to make the decision to merge both monologues I had chosen and blend them into this perfect performance. What was difficult: Like I mentioned earlier, the versatility and bipolar traits of Heath Ledger's Joker were a huge task to tackle. The sudden mood switches from menacing...

 120- Since I do not have an A3 piece of paper I made a new pdf of my monologue on my iPad and made changes on that pdf with different colored pens and highlighters. Breaking up text can help you focus more on certain parts of your character. 121: Now that we are on zoom, asking these six questions will be more important. Asking yourself questions like: Where am I? What am I doing? What has just happened? What is the time? Who is there with me, or am I alone? What can I see? It is important to ask yourself these questions in order to make sure you stay true to the character's roots, and using these questions can help you stay focused on your character's mannerisms. 122: My character is a maniac, and he wants chaos. 123: With the Joker's constantly changing attitude, my delivery on certain lines will switch from serious, to laughable, to menacing, to psychotic. There will be many lines I try to give actions too.

 116: Begin moving around while trying to get into character in order to find your "physical self", which is the movement that acts as a trigger to help you get into character. These movements would most times be representations of your character, and doing these before or during rehearsals can definitely help you connect with your character more and the monologue as well. 117: Pick a word or deciding phrase that would be used by your character or sums up their behavior. 119: Inhabit the characteristics of the character you play, and begin to think, move and act likr him/her. This allows you to gently and more easily transform into the role of your character and makes it easier to think like them.

In 112, the importance of studying and learning about the background of your character, and the world and time he or she lived in.  My movie is set in 2008 It is set in Gotham City (like New York) My character's past- The joker was a young boy that loved going to school and looking after his mother. He was dyslexic and had a speech impediment. He always got bullied in school for his disabilities, but always shook it off and put on a brave face for his mom at home. When he grew older his mom became very sick and one day his apartment was broken into, and unfortunately, his mom couldn't fight back the attacker and was killed in the invasion. This was the turning point for the Joker. 1. Who Am I?  Who is your character? Identify all the details: name, age, physical traits, education, personal opinions, likes, dislikes, fears, ethics, beliefs, etc. My character is the Joker. 28 Tall but frail Only Elementary and Middle school education Loves clowns    2. What time is it?...

  110 My performance is based off on a movie called The Dark Knight, which I just recently rewatched in order to pick my monologue. 110 tells us the importance of understanding the full play or movie before picking a monologue or character because when performing that monologue, you have to embody the emotions, mannerisms, and habits of that character. 111 My character is Heath Ledgers: the Joker He was 28 He grew up in Gotham City He lived with his mother and was abused by other kids and bullied His mother and the bullying shape the Jokers character The Joker lived in a small apartment when his mom was killed, and then starter robbing banks.