Wh-What, you worried I'm gonna steal her? But in life, like in art, appearances can be deceiving, and the truth is finally revealed in a gut-wrenching ending. you've had it since, like, birth. The Jewish slope, we called it in Lake Forest. Okay? The Shape of Water "I Found a Turtle" Zelda recounts finding a turtle in the road during her childhood in this thought-provoking monologue that questions how the actions of humans affect everything around us. A complete database of Shakespeare's Monologues. you've bitten more skin off from around your fingernails than a doctor would ever trim off your nose. I can't believe it. - Well, it's that sort of deal, isn't it? In the drama "The Shape of Things", Neil LaBute explores gender roles and exposes alternative visions of power, control and morality in human relationships. stream Advertisement The Crucible The Shape of Things by Neil Labute EVELYN: My graduate advisor gave me this advice five months ago "strive to make art, but change the world." And so, that's what I set out to do. Do I seem to know my own mind? Would you? Starbucks or somewhere-- the mall maybe. I read the little thing there one time. The other one. Hmm. Nay, either tell me where thou hast been, or I will. I know what I did was wrong. Listen to your mouth, Adam. I know that this a lot for you to take in and everything, but I-, I got a little Gregor Samsa thing goin' right now, so, uh-. That's great. - Very sexy. Then what? (Beat) As my grandfather used to say, "He's a real piece of work" (She unveils a large "after" photo for all to see.) Don't worry. [8][9] Brian Rhinehart directed a production at the Bernie West Theater in New York City in 2007. please stop by and take a look at your convenience. Next you're gonna tell me that the handkerchief with the strawberries on it is missing. No, it was the "knife through the throat" part that was the big deal, I thought. Now, I love him and all, I do, you know Later, Evelyn cajoles Adam into undergoing plastic surgery to fix his large and naturally misshapen nose and succeeds in persuading him to cut himself off from Phillip and Jenny, whose relationship she ruins. - Drama, teen, any age, female/male/neutral/blind casting March In Line: /Contents 8 0 R>> He falls in love with Evelyn and willingly begins changing his physical appearance at her insistence. MARIA. I mean, if you're gonna do it, at least do it-- Exactly. The SUNY Oswego theatre department next month will present playwright Neil LaBute's romantic drama "The Shape of Things," a "shocking" production that exposes four college students entangled in relationships to harsh life lessons about moral conflicts. Non-stepper, I mean. It's a big sort of installation thing. A lot. It stars Paul Rudd, Rachel Weisz, Gretchen Mol and Fred Weller. It focuses on the cruel games of a more powerful partner who plays with a smitten weaker one (Rudd and. I think it is very bold. monologues "Me? Who are "they"? Of course. The type of fear, that when it burned, it burned hotter, and far more intense, than any loving . He also had a salad.(Jenny leaves)(Evelyn smiles) Anyway, he told me that for him, it was a huge deal and it does mark the beginning of my systematic makeover, or "sculpting", if you will, of my two very pliable materials of choice: the human flesh and the human will. Hey. you're gonna look stupid in one of it hose wet suits. you picked that up all on your own. k kd5^XH8s|5aS%&)6O8,++o_?A)^^F8tYEfU[ endobj God. /Contents 14 0 R>> Cute guys always have potty mouths. That's to prove to me about how you feel. She gave me some kind of crap to put on 'em, and that was it. The Shape of a Girl Study Guide 6 CULMINATING ACTIVITY: VIOLENCE IN CONTEXT A MONSTER IN THE SHAPE OF A GIRL. Oh, yeah, right. Honey, I thought we said the guests- - U h, we haven't--. Yeah. I mean, Adam took a bad fall and smashed his nose, but he's okay now. you know. He's the least adventurous person I know. endobj The Shape of Things The Shape of Things Play Writers: Neil LaBute Monologues Start: Do me a favor, don't fool yoursel. So just tell me what to do, and I'll do it. For "us"? At punch-out time I'm supposed to get down there and do it. What I want to know is, do you like it? 3.3 Monologue Assignment. With that in mind, I present you with my untitled sculpture and supporting materials tonight. endobj 24 0 obj - Apparently not. 22 0 obj Truthfully? LaBute, the remarkable American movie director and playwright whose film IN THE COMPANY OF MEN showed a . I would. Why is that? Dramatic monologues are a literary device that have been used since ancient Greek theatretoday, they are a common tool in modern plays and films. About the Playwright . - The twins, yes. (She uncovers a large photograph from a nearby easel. Everything., I love this part, I love this play, I love the complete turn around it does and the ways in which. [ Chuckles ] That's a good word, huh? [ Stammering ]. 20 0 obj Movie Info. The accompanying visual portion of this graduate thesis project is currently under review but will hopefully be available in the exhibition gallery down the hall for your perusal next week, so if you don't stay tonight for punch and cookies, ummm please stop by and take a look at your convenience. you never used to talk like that. Yes, you do. I'm exaggerating. Hi Shannon,I ran across this blog and am really liking it-it's very original and creative. it's almost easier to just do the thing. He also started to deceive his friends and myself with greater abandon during this period while showing increased interest in other women. endobj It's never anything until it's something. (http://amzn.to/1RS5nNn) Thats a link to the Amazon page where you can buy it. Simple theme. Evelyn, though evidently alright with the changes, confronts him about Jenny, and in defense he proposes. [ Chuckles ]. As for me, I have no regrets or feelings of remorse for my actions, the manufactured emotionsnone of it. /Contents 24 0 R>> No. Toy Story 6. Don't get here late and then make fun of me. It's just, let's not watch it. you weren't in class. I'm never gettin' hooked. - So do you. - He would have told me. The whole time I've known you- three years now-. Accordingly, none of the feelings she has shown him throughout the film are genuine; at no stage in their "relationship" has she fallen in love with him; her videotapes of them having sex are simply part of the project's documentation. [ Chuckles ] Yeah, it is. I don't know anything about you. Don't give him the satisfaction. Like in those Life magazine photos you see, or whatever. Here! About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise And if I did, you know, know something and then told you. First came "In the Company of Men" (1997) and "Your Friends and Neighbors" (1998). endobj endobj It's shoddy craftsmanship. Do it! or refused to let us bring in so much as a monologue, saying His characters are non-redeemable and he uses profanity in lieu of good writing Yeah, well, everyones a critic. She's not trying to take a poke at my being an undergrad, is she? Hmm. 28 0 obj [ Chuckles ] I don't know. I mean-- Oh, look, that's a lousy thing to pass on to a person. My graduate advisor gave me this advice five months ago. These initial changes regarding Adam's physical appearance are well received by Adam's friend, Phillip, and Phillip's fiance, Jenny. - I mean, Adam? Well, Phil's got, like, six of those "one things," but it's the same idea. Abdulbari Sweneya 3.5 Personal Response Essay .pdf. That's not funny. Whose business is it? But given its applicable setting, Cesnik is excited to do a script that has a . That's all. Right. I may have a big fucking mouth, but at least I keep it to myself. The Shape of Things. That's right. He has then, as I see it, been completely and the world will tell you he's only gotten more interesting, more desirable, more normal. I'm gonna do something to the nude. No, not yet. Seriously. IT'S SHANNON. - [ Whispers ] Yes, I did. Then, look, all I'm-- I'm saying is that, in my opinion. Twenty-one pounds. I follow in a long tradition of artists who believe that there is no such concept as religion, government, community, or even family. The film has a 64% approval rating based on 138 reviews at Rotten Tomatoes, with an average rating of 6.3/10. I mean, my own insecurities and looking for a reason to not-, Jump off the deep end? I was wondering if you had any suggestions or could point me in the direction of a good play/playwright? That oughta do it. I just thought that maybe you'd tell me if you knew something. The four-character play explores how far someone is willing to go and how much they change for who (or what) they love. I'm thinking more of painting a big dick on it. endobj <> Jc hadd amc J hkudc efar ejo `rffzf up, stkp `kr, okofmt j` ef amswfrfc amc J sajc, Efy, jts Gfmmy. Ef cjcmt bmkw, luy, weftefr efs swfft kr mkt. That's why the tape's going back to my place. Amazing, but horrible. Believe it. - Don't worry about it. I do. That's the only thing about you I don't like. Uh-huh. - No, no, no. <> It is a human sculpture on which I've worked these past eighteen weeks, and of whom I'm very proud. Well, he's Phil-- six things away from being amazing. Scottsdale, AZ, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Please ________the box of decorations near the door. you can write a manifesto on your thing, I'm sure I read that somewhere. you're right next to someone known as "cute waitress." Sorry. - If you're angry with me, all right, but this is not- - We're just talking. That's all people say to me anymore. When? It's true, though, isn't it? 19 0 obj I understand. That's not part of the uniform. you know, that's what pisses them off. stream Kiss if we want to. He would be a jilted lover, a spurned fiance, etc. Against medical advice, he had work done to his face, cosmetic surgery at the age of 22, and insisted to those around him that he had merely fallen down. Honestly. - What do you mean, "saying"? Me either. I mean, it's not that funny that wives get beat up. - And if I don't? She came over one day after seeing you guys, I guess. Thank you for coming out tonight--its the middle of finals and I'm sure this is not how most of you would choose to spend your time away from campuson campus. Thank you for coming out tonight--its the middle of finals and I'm sure this is not how most of you would choose to spend your time away from campus.on campus. I mean, I cut on myself a little, tried to get attention when I was a teenager. The plot line of The Shape of Things is deliberately disturbing and attention grabbing. But, uh-- Evelyn, did you hear about it? <> Evelyn agrees. In tears, he watches it over and over again. I mean, you don't know anything? This girl is the messiah. A quiet, unassuming man begins to change in a major way as a result of meeting a new, art-student girlfriend, and his friends are unsettled by the transformation. I could hone the inside of my sculpture suddenly creating strong moral ambiguity where I could detect only the slightest traces before. It's decaf. <> A lot. And she said yes, but you were recovering from an operation or something. Anything. Man, how do you go on day after day? Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Written by MasterClass. Okay, that's the boring stuff(She turns over a notecard) My task here tonight is to unveil my semester's work, explain it, and then smile and shake hands, leaving a few of you to examine it, grade it, etc. <> Adam is a nerdy, awkward English major working part-time in a museum as a security guard. You can examine the stone and setting further when it's placed in the exhibit. That's all. <> And as stated earlier(Phillip leaves) these universal corrections culminated in an offer of marriage to me, this coming from a confirmed, albeit young, bachelor. you really tripped? ", No, you're definitely cute, but you should-. Taking out school loans, mostly. Don't fool yourself and think that this is art. Why don't you let her speak? endstream Making it easier to find monologues since 1997. <> Good. - Well, we should probably find a place too. (Indicating after photo) Not bad, huh? What kind of statement would that be? endstream and we went to mini golf that same night. you're not gonna mess up my weekend with this, are you? you're really the obnoxious type. Let me ask you this. Owned by Bethany Kennedy, 808 Sage Meadow Dr, Glenn Heights, TX, 75154, 402-630-0823 Someone who delivers a monologue is called a monologist or monologuist . This is the presentation monologue. I could've told her about the blow job I gave him. The Shape of Things concerns Adam--a young man working his way through college as, among other things, a security guard--and Evelyn--a college student and artist intent on vandalizing a statue at Adam's museum. Haven't felt that? Now we are back in the world of chamber dramas involving a handful of intimately linked characters. Take heed the queen come not within his sight. Uh-uh. <> Trust me, the monologue Ive chosen will be self-evident. I mean, you lost both of us a lot of dates with that thing on, okay? So do me a little favor. I'd call and I could hear him freeze up, you know. wh1sperings liked this . Neil LaBute was one of the most controversial playwrights of the 2000s. I just- I don't- I don't wanna lose you. - Really. No, it's-- He cut his hair or something. And then you made out. - Illinois, near Chicago. Really? I do. I didn't mean that you-. I just want the truth. The piece itself is untitled since I think, I hope, that it will mean something different to each of you and, frankly, anyone who sees it. <> and I haven't really answered the guy yet. Let's not pretend that the jackie and the, uh, weight Ow! Uh, you're funny, and that's not the point. The rest I got from lover boy's diary. That one time! " It's okay. But this, I'm afraid, was not done out of love or caring or concernthis was a simple matter of can I instill "X" amount of change in this creature, using only manipulation as my palette knife? (The exhibition gallery) (A small studio space painted blood red. Oh, you're gonna take credit for that too, huh? endobj The monologues are organized by play, then categorized by comedy, history and tragedy. all your own shitty little neuroses all over people's laps is actually art. 25 0 obj Lady And The Tramp 13. I made suggestions, created the illusion of interest and desire, but never said, "You must do this." Well, that's what happened. - She's got a boyfriend who's shit. "The Shape of Things," a contemporary story of love and art set in a college town, follows the steadily intensifying relationship between Evelyn (Rachel Weisz) and Adam (Paul Rudd). This is a beautiful monologue for a female audition in the age range of the thirties, forties, and fifties. What, did she give you a haircut and a blowjob, now you're her puppy? /Contents 12 0 R>> In this scene, Evelyn was attempting to disfigure a statue in the pursuit of making . Do you have a shovel in your car? [Evelyn ] Really? m1]1mcu$%cME 2 ! r Here goes. The story is set in a small university town in the American Midwest and focuses on the lives of four young students who become emotionally and romantically involved with each other. SCENE V. OLIVIA'S house. Who the hell do you think you are? That's all. [Adam Chuckles ]. But once you start makin' those plans, you know-. (Laughs) Which is fine, since I realize I have been my entire academic life--at someone's mercy, that is--which reaches back to when I was five. - His journal- a record of his progress that he's keeping. The king doth keep his revels here tonight. Jesus! The chatty chat and the extra three bucks on the tip. I've got a test tomorrow anyway. Jenny What was that all about? Waters 26 subscribers The Shape of Things by, Neil LaBute This is definitely on of my favorite. I'll tell you something real. Any moment I can get with you. endobj Hey, that's cute. This is a beautiful monologue for a female audition in the age range of the thirties, forties, and fifties. Because I think you're pretty amazing And you're almost married, so why shouldn't it be? But you have to do me a favor. Explore. 14 0 obj [ Woman ] We would like to remind our visitors today that the documentary film on the works of Alex Katz will begin in 10 minutes in the Brunnell Theater. I wasn't, like, hanging out by a day care or anything. I just hope the next time we pass each other, I recognize who the hell you are. Look, I'm off in 10 minutes. "The Shape of Things" is the third of these films. In a modern version of Adam's seduction by Eve, this play pits gentle, awkward, overweight Adam against experienced, analytical, amoral Evelyn, a graduate student in art A play Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2021-10-23 13:06:50 Boxid IA40273519 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier No, no. endobj In theatre school I either had teachers who handed him out to everyone saying He writes like real people talk about things youll be able to relate to. 14. Each day, pick a different ac-tivity to do with the children after reading "The Shape of Things". Identify each infinitive phrase or infinitive clause in the following sentences as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. View 3.3_monologue for shape of a girl from ELA A2105 at Alberta Distance Learning Centre. eG9k9OX ,b6G#NV^%7i}K8(j8Z.d1s.C^2c( Yeah, but they didn't even cover it properly. I promise that you'll have your answer. Neil LaBute. Oh, no, it's not that I didn't enjoy it. I'm serious. as a spinach-and-mushroom calzone can be. .4|)[Q4'(=T}rY:T)1V8E}Wv8+0=s5g:k/}Eg-RjvL?>5?-Q-V[j|yY5,n,oND-A*M'"T$h_ you can just see his- [ Man ] Twig. - What was I supposed to tell him? (Consider ending the monologue here or . Sorry, but a lawyer actually told me I had to say that, "base material"on January 9th, the fifth day of winter semester, as I was actively pursuing another set of base material. I'm here till 5:00, 5:30 easy, and I have a second job to get to- the video store. And then finally she told me about it. I mean, she did do that, but it-it was nothing. - I mean, I can't tell, so I figured- - That's because you see you every day, shower, getting dressed-. Oh, God, I couldn't believe that! Also, I JUST read a play called Assistance by Leslie Headland that's AMAZING and really funny and all mid-late 20s. Oh, yeah? Remember when he was a kid, there was an old guy with fake contact lenses-, [ Imitates Chinese Accent ] Grasshopper. Don't mind that you can't speak, either. Is this, like, my last meal or something? I'd probably just stand here, make sure you didn't touch anything. Yeah-- No, I'd let the next shift talk to you, kick you out, or whatever. 18 0 obj I had this terrible hook. 27 0 obj <> Philip told you about our talk? I should sue your ass. . This was a startling and unexpected gesture, but obviously, I can't except.(She takes off the ring and places it on the easel.) Mk, mk nkons yft, nut bjmc k`. you feel that way about me. walk away without any further contact leading me to an assumption of further wrongdoing because it seems to be motivated, in my mind at least. Not bad, huh? endstream Not the one we're seeing, though, is it? No. Only to indifference do I say, "**** you". Did you stop biting your nails? The website's critics consensus reads: "LaBute returns to his earlier themes of cruelty in relationships, and the results hit hard. 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