Nairobi Half Life Actor Picked to Judge Actors Monologue Challenge

More than 30 actors have entered the inaugural 2013 Actors Monologue Challenge set for its first edition on the 29th of January at the Club Sylk. Out of the total entries 16 actors will be selected and announced on 26th January to take part in the main challenge come the D-Day on the 29th January.

The entries received vary in many ways with some actors submitting own written monologues while most have selected monologues from films and stage plays creating a nice blend of great performances to be showcased at the challenge.

Some of the entries are from some familiar faces in the Kenyan stage and TV/film industry and they will be competing amongst amateurs, who are eager to let their talent be seen. Two judges have already confirmed to adjudicate the challenge and they are seasoned stage and screen actor, Mugambi Nthiga who is currently in the limelight with his star performance in the hit movie Nairobi Half Life and Betty Kathungu-Furret a season filmmaker with her production house, SinemaSisi Productions.

Actors Monologue Challenge brings together actors at various levels of their craft to perform and challenge each other live on stage showcasing their skills in front of a live audience and industry professionals. 16 pre-selected actors/actresses who have been lined up to compete against each other presenting three-minute monologues.

They will be judged by two professionals from the entertainment, performing arts and production industry and the champion gets to walk walk away with the trophy and Kshs. 7,000 amongst other prizes, then proceeds to defend his/her title in the next edition.

A special category will be presented where 8 audience members who will have registered on a first come first served basis before the event at the door will perform and the audience will select the best actors/actress.

The event is organized by Act Right Production which intends to make the Actors Monologue Challenge a premium event for local actors and use it to challenge each other and foster a supportive yet lively environment as they entertain the audience through their talents.