The World Monologue Games, a premier event for monologue performers, is set to return for its eagerly awaited fifth season with Central Coast actor Jean-Pierre Yerma to be featured.
The global event attracts top talent from more than 100 countries and is often referred to as “the Olympics for actors”.
Yerma is among 250 outstanding actors who have been chosen for this year’s regional finals, which will be judged by heads of international acting schools, Hollywood producers and Emmy-winning casting directors.
“Being part of this year’s World Monologue Games is incredibly exciting,” he said.
“I am joining an elite group of performers from across the world and I’m proud to be representing Australia.
“I can’t wait to share my work with the event’s audiences.”
Founded in 2020 by leading Australian producer Pete Malicki, World Monologue Games has grown stronger each season.
“The quality of submissions has significantly improved since we launched the event at the beginning of the pandemic,” Malicki said.
“I’m excited to see what this year’s competitors bring to the table after an incredibly strong qualifying round.”
Yerma will present a compelling monologue about emotions evoking regret, sadness and a general sense of resolution and hope.
“The central message in my monologue is to value the present moment, as everything ultimately fades away,” he said.
“Life is too short to hold on to grudges.”
The regional finals will be broadcast on YouTube from late September to mid-October.
The best of the best will advance to November’s global finals, where performers vie for cash prizes and the prestige of being crowned the Global Champion.
Join the global audience on their website.