A solo acting competition in which one performer plays multiple characters, judged on characterisation, expression and stage use.
Mono Act is filed under Action, On Stage and typically scored with Marks, Rating out of 10. It appears in 11 of eTalenter’s ready-made event templates — each one can adjust its time limit, age-group assignment and scoring setup independently.
Across the templates that use it, Mono Act is most often entered as an Individual competition, typically scored out of 100, commonly time-limited to 5–7 minutes where a limit is set.
What judges typically look at
Like every item in this category, a Mono Act panel generally weighs:
- Characterisation and expression
- Timing and comic or dramatic effect
- Use of the stage
- Overall audience impact
These are the judging FOCUS areas for this type of item in general — not a fixed rubric. Build your own weighted scoring criteria for it under Scoring Setup, or start from the full mono act judging criteria guide if one already exists for this exact item.
How to prepare for Mono Act
Practical steps that apply to this type of item wherever it’s run:
- Rehearse until the timing and transitions are automatic, not just the lines
- Prepare clear expressions and gestures that read from the back of the hall
- Time your full performance so you do not run over the limit
- Have a plan for recovering smoothly if something goes wrong on stage
Where Mono Act is used
| Template | Category | Score label | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic Sahityotsavam (Kerala Schools) | On Stage | Marks | 2 |
| BKS GCC Kalotsavam | Action | Marks | 3 |
| CSI Youth Kalamela | On Stage | Marks | 1 |
| EMA Youth Festival (Exton) | On Stage | Marks | 1 |
| Kerala School Kalolsavam | On Stage | Marks | 8 |
| KELI International Kalamela (Switzerland) | Action | Marks | 2 |
| Kerala University Youth Festival | Action | Marks | 2 |
| MGOCSM Kendra Kalamela | On Stage | Marks | 2 |
| NERMA Kalolsavam (Edmonton) | On Stage | Marks | 1 |
| School Arts Festival | On Stage | Rating out of 10 | 0 |
| Youth Festival | On Stage | Marks | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mono Act judged individually or as a team?
Across eTalenter’s templates it’s most often run as an Individual entry, though an organiser can set either participation type when assigning the item to an age group.
How is Mono Act scored on eTalenter?
Set up your own criteria and marks under Scoring Setup for this item — templates that already include it typically score it with Marks, Rating out of 10, commonly out of 100. Every judge scores from their own device and totals, grades and ranks calculate automatically.
How should a candidate prepare for Mono Act?
Rehearse until the timing and transitions are automatic, not just the lines, and prepare clear expressions and gestures that read from the back of the hall. See the preparation steps above for the full list.
Want the full judging picture? Read the full mono act judging criteria guide, or browse every action competition item.
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