"Ellen Schoeters is a member of Actorama + where actors can upload a monologue or scene performance for peer review. What do you think of Ellen Schoeters's performance?"
(18 votes)
| Character | Fanny Brice | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Female | |
| Type | Comic | |
| Year | 1964 | |
| Period | 20th Century | |
| Genre | Comedy, Musical | |
| Description | I'm a bagel on a plate full of onion rolls | |
| Details | ACT 1 Scene 1 | |
Summary
Funny Girl is a musical play about the life of actress Fanny Brice, from her first forays into show business and love affair with gambler Nick Arnstein to her success and final divorce.
In this funny monologue, Fanny expresses her burning desire to become an actress and that soon it will be her turn to make it in show business.
In this funny monologue, Fanny expresses her burning desire to become an actress and that soon it will be her turn to make it in show business.
Written by Administrator
| Excerpt |
|---|
| FANNY: "Suppose all ya ever had for breakfast was onion rolls. Then one day, in walks (gasp) a bagel! You'd say, 'Ugh, what's that?' Until you tried it! That's my problem - I'm a bagel on a plate full of onion rolls. Nobody recognizes me! Listen, I got 36 expressions. Sweet as pie and tough as leather. And that's six expressions more than all those...Barrymores put together. Instead of just kicking me, why don't they give me a lift? Well, it must be a plot, 'cause they're scared that I got...such a gift! 'Cause I'm the greatest star, I am by far, but no one knows it. Wait - they're gonna hear a voice, a silver flute. They'll cheer each toot, hey, she's terrific!, when I expose it. Now can't you see to look at me that I'm a natural Camille, and as Camille, I just feel, I've so much to offer. Kid, I know I'd be divine because I'm a natural cougher (coughs) - some ain't got it, not a lump. I'm a great big clump of talent! Laugh, they'll bend in half. Did you ever hear the story about the travelling salesman? A thousand jokes, stick around for the jokes. A thousand faces. I reiterate. When you're gifted, then you're gifted. These are facts, I've got no axe to grind. Ay! What are ya, blind? In all of the world so far, I'm the greatest star! No autographs, please. What? You think beautiful girls are gonna stay in style forever? I should say not! Any minute now they're gonna be out! FINISHED! Then it'll be my turn!" |
