Drama Monologue Challenge

from THE FOBISIAN February 2022, Term 2 Issue 38

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Cat Molloy Director of Performing Arts, British International School Ho Chi Minh City

In November, British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC) opened the FOBISIA Monologue Challenge 2021 for submissions. Students from the age of 8 to 15+ were invited from all of the FOBISIA schools to participate. We had over 100 students from 32 schools enter the challenge with monologues from contemporary pieces as well as Shakespeare and ancient Greece. The standard of performance was incredibly high and the breadth of material used was inspiring. Some students filmed in their bedrooms and some on their school stage, but all of those who entered showed a passion and a dedication to their art.

We were incredibly lucky to have the world renowned Red Leap Theatre judge the entries for us, selecting the winners and giving detailed feedback to the top 5 entries for each category. Red Leap are an Australian based theatre company who have run workshops with FOBISIA Drama at our 2021 Drama eCconference. They are a bold and innovative company who pride themselves on pushing I would like to congratulate the following winners of each category. All of the entries and the finalists are showcased on the FOBISIA Monologue Challenge website along with comments from our judges on the winners and those who were highly commended. Please do go and look at the amazing young talent that we have within our schools.

I would also like to thank the amazing FOBISIA Drama committee for their support and the Drama teaching community that we have within FOBISIA, who consistently inspire creativity and ambition within our schools. If you have not already joined the FOBISIA Drama family please come and join us.