. Just right there, my boyfriend, who's over at the grill and laughing and making burgers for all of us and he was, too. Can you imagine what he's actually feeling about my body, and this isn't about sex, not really, but just how he sees my legs or arms, anything OK, yes, I'm thinking about all the rest of it, too, of course I am! We cant eat lunch and kiss each other and start blabbing on the phone next weekwere done, Greg. Summary of the play Reasons to be Pretty meet the characters: steph is the central argument of the play. Yeah. Shes married to Kent and the stakes go up when she finds out shes pregnant, is. together. More: Buy the Play Interview: Jeremy Davis on Playing Olaf in Frozen, Costume Mishaps and Making the Role His Own, Interview: Casting Director Kim Coleman on Five Days at Memorial, Self-Tape Tips and Portraying Real People, Interview: David Christopher Wells on His Role in To Kill a Mockingbird, Being an Understudy and Getting His MFA. See more characters from Neil LaBute. Steph is the central argument of the play. Carly states that his "communication skills suck.". Stykket forsger at retfrdiggre den kvindelige hovedrolle p trods af at hun tydeligt er helt forstyrret og udstter hovedpersonen for bde grov psykisk vold og farlig fysisk vold, noget stykket portrttere som om skulle vre sjovt og ikke alvorligt nr det gr ud over mnd, p trods af at naboerne har ringet efter politiet pga. Home Monologues Reasons to be Pretty (Carly), Character: Carly works as a security guard in a warehouse, a job she got because she was pretty, not because she has an aptitude for it. PERFORMANCE FEE: $105 per performance. (2.5/5) 51 minutes - I've never been a huge fan of plays - I tend to find that no matter how well written they are, I can never really connect to the characters at all, and this particular play was no exception. I can't stress enough how great these LA Theatre Works performances are. So go forth and enable it. This document may be Sample/practice exam 2014, questions and answers - Chapters 1-13 - Test bank, THEA 1520 - Acting for Non-Majors lukac I, No! This is an edited/shortened ve. Witty and important but, and even though I know it was partly the point, I just couldnt get past some of the blatant sexism. Reasons to be Pretty - Steph - YouTube A monologue from Neil LaBute's Reasons to be Pretty.The Character of Steph from page.34 onwards.Greg. He gets confused by women, especially Steph sometimes but you can't blame him. This blog is not for profit. This is by far my favorite play. My shift at works kinda long, you know? carefully, OK, cause Im only gonna say this one Ron DeSantis of Florida, whose poorly reviewed new book appears to be a soft launch for a potential 2024 campaign for the . I mean, I can take a lot, pretty much, anyway, but I'm, like, my face? Shes afraid that her life will always be defined by the way she looks but shes sincere and honest and tries to be a good friend. In Scene One, Steph is very angry because her boyfriend Greg supposedly said something derogatory about her physical appearance. And I looked over to where she was pointing, expecting to see a boy from the neighborhood we know a lot of people, having grown up here since, like, forever and she's pointing at Greg. from Barry Jenkins. I always keep an eye on the pretty guy who can hurt me." Terry Kinney, the director of "Reasons," told me that the LaBute he knows is nothing like his plays. He really is a handsome man," but, see, that still isn't any big deal to me. (Beat.) God. I am. Why do we feel that way, though, I wonder? In spite of his low-key, eager-to-remain-calm personality, Greg somehow evokes anger from the rest of the characters. The dialogue throughout is sharp and packed full of anger and hurt. Greg's best buddy, Kent, and Kent's wife, Carly, also enter into the picture, and the emotional equation becomes exponentially more complicated. (Beat.) Press Esc to cancel. Frankly, Kent proceeds to get his ass kicked, es la expresiva didascalia. Because if he's willing to say that, even to a friend, then you can bet he's probably thinking even more than you know about. There was a defined progression and resolution to the piece which I appreciated. I was born with it, people. Bradford, Wade. We only provide suggested audition monologues or songs for an individual character if our system finds content that matches a character's traits. Gregs best friend Kent is married to Stephs best friend Carly, and when things start collapsing in Steph and Gregs life, Carly and Kent are pulled in for the ride. Listen, it's weird, I know that, because I don't count looks as my top thing in a guy, not at all look at Greg. Sometimes, a friend or, like, some cousin of mine visited a. (Beat.) After unleashing more of her anger and rebuking Greg's attempts at reconciliation, Steph demands the keys so she can remove all of her items from their home. Flowers dont save the day. (Beat.) (Sits forward.) That shes not some beauty queen that people cant stop staring at because Id hate that for her . Not that i thought it was okay the first time I read it but its just so clearly abuse Im trying to figure out what the playwright was doing with her. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! He hurt me, he really did, you know? face like that girl's. Maybe Steph's face is just regular. Her speaking to Greg was just the final goodbye for her. that may it please, please be with someone who can That's not true. And, although it is possible that this is an intentional choice in the writing intended to point out some larger societal problem, I think that's kind of a stretch. I just know that women throw everything they've got into their physical being, and a main part of that the main part is the face. I dont have any of those problems and Im happy about that. You, do not know a goddamn thing to do with me is what, Ive discovered in my four years with you. Chica enojada con chico, chico que intenta ser razonable. Sit down, Greg and listen to me for once. Carly is the wife of Kent and the best friend of Stephanie. Monologues are for educational purposes only. I read this play knowing a bit of Labute's work, mostly from his movies, In The Company Of men and Nurse Betty which i liked a lot. A bit outdated to the modern generation however despite not being that old. After a heated argument, Greg explains he and his friend Kent had a conversation in Kent's garage. (Beat.) La otra pareja tambin est compuesta por un par arquetpico. Wrap-up - this is 302 psychology paper notes, researchpsy, 22. Its about this (Points.) https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/07/theater/excerpt-reasons-to-be-pretty.html. Power your marketing strategy with perfectly branded videos to drive better ROI. STEPH, REASONS TO BE PRETTY He hurt me, he really did, you know? Carly works as a security guard in a warehouse, a job she got because she was pretty, not because she has an aptitude for it. He cheats on his wife with someone more physically attractive and justifies himself shamelessly. Four years I just know that women throw everything they've got into their physical being, and a main part of that the main part is the face. But I really hope shes no more than pretty, thats my wish. . She nods her head. I mean, really. I knew these things about many guys already, and even if LaBute was dead-on in his characterization of "male privilege," I just didn't want to go there. In Reasons to Be Pretty, Greg's tight-knit social circle is thrown into turmoil when his offhand remarks about a female coworker's pretty face and his own girlfriend Steph's lack thereof get back to Steph.But that's just the beginning. It was nominated for three Tony Awards (Best Play, Best Leading Actress, and Best Leading Actor). I couldnt tell how much was funny because a lot of the beginning really wasnt funny to me, just absurd. All rights reserved. (She starts crying.) I hope my babys OK,did I mention that we found out it was a little girl? sign shit that we should both have our names on and Fuck offthats what I want you to do, Greg, get the fuck out of my life and leave me alone, let me start over in a serious fashion, maybe in a relationship or not, I dunno, but if it is in something like that may it please, please be with someone who can keep from being an asshole and thinking they know everything because you dont. Dont speak for me. Course Hero is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university. (2021, September 9). He's just so good-natured and humorous. Read in one sitting. whatever. Not that I think I'm some beauty an old-fashioned. to be this object, some thing that people cant help gawking at. I think these monologues try to force LaButes main message, but they are heavy-handed. Like other leading men in Neil LaBute plays, he is far more affable than the male supporting characters (who are always foul-mouthed jerks). Type above and press Enter to search. We can't eat lunch and kiss each other and start blabbing on the phone next week we're done, Greg. Listen, it's weird, I know that, because I don't count looks as my top thing in a guy, not at all look at Greg. Through their break-up and those ever eventful post-breakup encounters, Greg is forced to see the ideology of beauty in a new light along with observing how it influences his friend's relationship. Take a look at our library of free monologues . Sarah said to herself, "Well, the job. Bradford, Wade. Get help and learn more about the design. Greg argues that he was trying to say something complimentary about Steph. Breakdown; Suggested Audition Pieces; Videos; Related Products; Useful Articles; Breakdown. I am. With the sun going down you know how it shoots a ray out sometimes around something, like a halo, almost it was doing that and he was bathed in this light for a second, in this splash of gold and creamy light, and I thought, \"Yeah, he is. I have been given this thing to wear around, my features, and Im stuck with it. He not only has a good-looking wife, but he's also tangled in a work-related affair. I dislike this play because it makes me feel like the author might not respect women at all. After reading the hateful letter, she admits that she wrote all of those things to hurt him. En una charla entre amigos, Kent le comenta a Greg que cierta nueva compaera de trabajo es hermosa. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Not as strong as THE SHAPE OF THINGS, which is one of my favorite plays, but still portrays very real characters with real emotions in an honest and uncensored way. Kent and Carly sit together, complaining about work and money. Reasons to be pretty | Neil LaBute | Steph monologue Performed by Anna Albie This is one of my favorite pieces of all time. It is the third and final installment of a trilogy (The Shape of Things, Fat Pig, and Reasons to Be Pretty). He goes through a long list of positive details about her physique. No! When Steph is told by one of her best friends that her boyfriend, Greg, called her face "regular", all hell breaks loose. I go nuts if I still break out on my chin or anything, carry tweezers in my purse, and I'm not even, like, all crazy about it like a lot of my friends are and every one of them, the ones that I've called, at least, they all said to dump him. Two different female characters, one plain-looking and one attractive, both have their own struggle. Every monologue will include the title of the play and the playwright. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Throughout the story, she is furious. Carly es fsicamente atractiva, y lo vive como una especie de carga; Kent, obsesionado con la belleza femenina, ve su relacin con Carly como una marca de estatus, pero tambin persigue activamente relaciones con otras mujeres. Gregs best friend Kent is married to Stephs best friend Carly, and when things start collapsing in Steph and Gregs life, Carly and Kent are pulled in for the ride. The trio of plays are connected not by characters or plot but by the recurring theme of body image within American society. SHARE. He's got a good face, really, not knockout but very OK, yet I never used to even think it to myself, I mean, envision him in that way. Maybe Steph's face is just regular. Don't speak for me. Bradford, Wade. Summary: Greg, Kent and Carly work in a warehouse; Steph is a hairdresser all in their 30's they are trying to come to terms with life in their dead-end jobs. He is crude, down-to-earth, and believes that his life is better than perfect. The fact that she takes control of her life and doesn't let Greg weigh her down was inspiring. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. I think Neil LaBute got the female perspective very well in this play. Ironically, whenever Carly is not around, Kent is far more demeaning and derogatory than Greg. Here is the original full monologue:\"He hurt me, he really did, you know? (Beat.) Listen, Im not stupid, I know I should be thankful, that I should pray to heaven and be happy that Im not scarred or missing an earI know girls who hate, I mean, despise their noses and mouths or the fact that their eyes are too far out on their faces . Reading this after watching the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial really makes you think differently about it. to read our character analysis for Steph and unlock other amazing theatre resources! But I wouldn't trade her for a million . (Beat.) It is not. When Greg makes a seemingly harmless comment about his girlfriend Steph's "regular" looking face, the information gets back to Steph and sends their relationship over the deep end. ""Reasons to Be Pretty" Act One." My face. (She starts crying.) But the ending was funny?? get the fuck out of my life and leave me alone, let me To me, successful plays dont need overt monologues to carry out their message; the points are made more subtly and more powerfully when embedded within the scenes and dialogues. That would suck, completely suck if you were that woman and that was gonna be me I'm saying once I knew how he felt about me, that was what I had to look forward to. He was a great boyfriend to her until he said what he did. Characters speak very realistically which is good but also sometimes awkward. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. A friend recommended this as a play I might want to direct. It apparently backfires on them, but I had heard about the play and seen excerpts from a movie version of it and it made me uncomfortable to have this mirror held up to certain aspects of male-ness, of patriarchy. "Reasons to Be Pretty" Act One. New York, NY, Linda Ray (Laughs.) I have been given this thing to wear around, my features, and I'm stuck with it. That her boyfriend thinks her face is "OK." You can't swallow that down and find a way to come up smiling or anything, you know what I'm saying? (Sits forward.) It is funny and shocking and sad all at the same time. Upgrade to PRO Sometimes, a friend or, like, some cousin of mine visited a few months back and she whispered to me at a family thing we were at, a barbecue, \"God, he's cute. Why would you? Don't speak for me. I performed the Greg and Steph restaurant scene for my Acting final. You do not know a goddamn thing to do with me is what Ive discovered in my four years with you. Listen to me very carefully, OK, cause Im only gonna say this one time. Skip to document. Neil LaBute | Reasons to be Pretty | Steph monologuePerformed by Anna AlbiePlease note: The original monologue is much longer. STEPH He hurt me, he really did, you know? Una resolucin un tanto burda para un conflicto dramtico. This is an edited/shortened version I performed as an audition piece. Comfort in the shared feminine experience. I mean, wouldn't you? Interesting look into a slice of American life. Because if he's willing to say that, even to a friend, then you can bet he's probably thinking even more than you know about. Greg's best buddy, Kent, and Kent's wife, Carly, also enter into the picture, and the emotional equation becomes exponentially more complicated. He also doesn't regard his wife as a worthy individual, he thinks she is his possession and the fact that she's beautiful makes him look good. La obra empieza con una escena que no vemos. [Expletive]. Greg, Kent and Carly work in a warehouse; Steph is a hairdresser all in their 30s they are trying to come to terms with life in their dead-end jobs. makes me cry when I see any little bit of our time thinking they know everything because you dont. Inspire employees with compelling live and on-demand video experiences. Monologues are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. 'Cause he doesn't wanna make eye contact. A good play, very genuine, and the topic (how much does being pretty worth) is something I can relate to as well. Thanks! THE STORY: A love story about the impossibility of love, REASONS TO BE PRETTY introduces us to Greg, who really, truly adores his girlfriend, Steph. Four years, that are now gone so totally lost and gone that it, makes me cry when I see any little bit of our time, together. He considers her. LaBute directs this one himself and the whole cast is great (notably Thomas Sadoski, who originated the role of Greg on Broadway, and Jenna Fischer, playing delightfully against type as Steph) and really drives home the fact that his snappy dialogue is meant to be heard. This play by LaBute consists only of four characters: Greg (a young good-looking guy), Gregs girlfriend Steph (who is plain-looking), Gregs friend and co-worker Kent (good-lucking), and Kents wife Carly who is Stephs good friend (and also very good-looking). ), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Human Resources Management in Canada (HRPD701), Introduction to Management Information Systems (04-73-213), Theory & Practice Education: Family and Newborn Partnerships (CNUR 303), Introductory University Chemistry I (Chem101), Introductory Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Pharmacology 2060A/B), Essential Communication Skills (COMM 19999), Colony Morphology - How to identify different subtleties of bacteria based on physical appearance, Summary Understanding Food Science and Technology - chapter 1-2, CCNA 2 v7 Modules 1 4 Switching Concepts, VLANs, and Inter VLAN Routing Exam Answers, Exam 16 February 2020, questions and answers, Chapter 1 - economics basics - questions and answers, Chapter 7 Onboarding, Training and Development, and Career Planning, IFIC Final Review - Overview of all course material, Paris Gennaro- Gizmo Free Fall SE - Google Docs, Two new software projects are proposed to a young, Assessment Case 10 Rashid Ahmed Jonathan Marcel, 23. But I wouldn't trade her for a million bucks.". . I always felt like my face was one of my better parts and he's talking about me like I'm some old Buick out in the backyard that he keeps thinking about fixing but just can't get to it. She needed to hear him, see him, and let him know what he missed out on. Unfortunately, though, his formula and has grown stale and predictable for me. Describe one internal and one external method for the dissemination of your EBP project results. He's so cute!" . This was one of the monologue options for the course final. but as I got older it suddenly became a kind of, I dunno what, but almost like a problem. Scene scenario: Steph is confronting Greg after their breakup. He's got a good. Theme by Loot Valley. I got introduced to this play when a couple of friends performed the first scene as part of an acting class. Happiness - Copy - this is 302 psychology paper notes, research n, 8. A key ring or, or your name light up on my. Breakdown. And LaBute's preface also struck quite a chord. He wrote and directed seven productions for Yorba Linda Civic Light Opera's youth theater. (Beat. I think so. . . Kent is a jerk. She wants to be with someone who sees her as beautiful. I feel a little guilty about that, actually, in the me-too moment, because he has been writing about guys for some time in brutally honest ways and we need to have these representatins to talk about these issues. Kent claims that men must stick together because they are "like buffalo." Discuss one way you will be able to evaluate whether your project. face, really, not knockout but very OK, yet I never used to even think it to myself, I mean, envision him in that way. Greg's life spirals out of control when Steph leaves him, and he has to come to terms with what he has said. According to Greg, he replied: "Maybe Steph hasn't got a . New York, NY, Young Dancemakers Company 2023 Season I especially like that LaBute structures a good portion of the dialogue to be overlapping, so the fights come off as more natural and realistic since in real life we dont often wait for the other to finish speaking before we retort. geffen playhouse study guide reasons to be pretty 5 Greg and steph are in the middle of a huge fight steph's fury has been sparked by an off-handed comment Greg made to his friend . (Beat.) He's, cute!" I loved the premise and the main message of the book, but I just couldnt bring myself to empathise with any of the characters because they all seemed so boring. I mean, really. However, she says that his comment about her face represents his true beliefs, and can therefore never be forgotten or taken back. These people work in factories or as hair dressers or security guards. start over in a serious fashion, maybe in a But that's just the beginning. There are hook-ups and breakups and struggles to keep friendship alive, but this play is mostly about the power of language and listening. Join the StageAgent community . It is the third and final installment of a trilogy ( The Shape of Things, Fat Pig, and Reasons to Be Pretty ). Pretty good play. One day Greg and Kent are chatting about another good-looking co-worker when Greg offhandedly compares Steph to the good-looking co-worker and calls her regular looking. She is the one who gossiped to Steph about Greg's conversation, regarding her "regular face. Monologue Choice - Reasons to be pretty (1).pdf. My second criticism is somewhat related: there are four monologues in the play, one for each character. . New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. I need to read more Labute! Some sort ofoblivion that gets pasted over her eyes so she can go about life and not be aware that people are cruel in many ways. It was amazing how captivating Labute's work can be with actors who know how to utilize the timing, punctuation and interjections. Carly is in law enforcement. Disclaimer: Daily Actor at times uses affiliate links to sites like Amazon.com, streaming services, and others. I love the final scene with his monologue. Thats not true. Also, concerning Steph was always hitting her boyfriend and that was never addressed or held accountable. She sets the conflict in motion, spreading gossip about Greg's supposedly true feelings. THEA 1520. That her boyfriend thinks her face is \"OK.\" You can't swallow that down and find a way to come up smiling or anything, you know what I'm saying? Dont speak for me. They did. According to Greg, he replied: "Maybe Steph hasn't got a face like that girl's. During their conversation, Kent chastises him about eating an energy bar directly after a meal, claiming that Greg will get fat. At the end of the scene, Kent makes Greg promise not to reveal the affair to anyone (especially Steph or Carly). Dont try to act like it didnt happen and Im just having a girl thing here because thats not the story, bud. almost hate you because of it. . It's not like a math equation or anything, it is fairly simple you can't be with a guy who finds you unpleasant to look at. Though the play's two couples + relationship conflict = drama formula is a tried and true one, Reasons to Be Pretty excels by having the aforementioned awesome (and often brutal) dialogue and by hosting a cast of blue collar characters. That's [expletive]. Steph meets Greg in neutral territory: a restaurant at lunchtime. Unfortunately, he also thinks she has a few physical imperfections, and when he casually mentions them, all hell breaks loose. 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