Wiki Page, Oklahoma High School- Drama/Theatre Course (OK Art Tech): 13.4 Monologue Commercials

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Monologue Commercials

Introduction

Now that you are familiar with monologues, we will combine that concept with commercials. Most commercials sell something. Typically, commercials are limited to 30 seconds long and focus on one product or service to promote. These are also known as ads on streaming services. Some of the most popular commercials happen during the annual Super Bowl game each February!

A monologue commercial is when a single person wants to sell a product or service. This usually includes one actor speaking directly to the camera or providing a voice-over to different scenes or images.

Watch the video below of an example monologue commercial. Can you identify what is being sold? What gestures and facial expressions are being used?

Video: Emotions - 30 Sec

Jersey Mike's. (2022, Sep 12). Emotions - 30 Sec. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/RE-dLbNOkf4?si=21ayp4PssuAk9h03

Click on the button at the bottom of the video to access the closed captions.

Voice-over

Videos, even if not professionally done, can include a technique called voice-over. Voice-over means you hear someone speaking, but do not see the person speaking, or the person isn't speaking to the camera. Below is an example of a commercial that utilizes this technique, and another example of a monologue commercial.

Video: AMC Theatres. We Make Movies Better.

AMC Theatres. (2021, Sep 8). AMC Theatres. We Make Movies Better. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/KiEeIxZJ9x0?si=g5kMIaNnoEv3Isz4

Click on the button at the bottom of the video to access the closed captions.

Guiding Questions

By yourself, or with a partner, answer the following questions before moving on to the next page.

1. How are the monologue commercials similar?

2. How are the monologue commercials different?