Monologue

Riggan Monologue from Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

From Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) by Alejandro G. Iñárritu

male · defiant · 1:30 min

This piece is from a copyrighted film, so the full text isn't published here. You can bring your own copy of the lines and rehearse it on ActorRise.

About this piece

Riggan confronts a theater critic, questioning her motivations and the impact of her reviews, while expressing his disdain for her profession and the power she holds over his work.

From Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014), directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu

30s · anger · identity · criticism · ambition · power

Rehearse Riggan's monologue

Run it out loud with a spotlight that follows your voice, line by line, until it's off the page. Free to start, no credit card.

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