Hi everyone, I wanted to share my latest take on the Harvey Dent monologue from The Dark Knight (2008). I’ve prepared two versions: one is a stock version with no background or effects, and the other includes a backdrop and music to enhance the intensity of the scene. I’m experimenting with adding these elements to see how it impacts the performance.
This monologue comes from the scene where Harvey Dent addresses the crowd outside the courthouse, reflecting on his transformation from Gotham’s hero into something darker. He confronts the moral cost of becoming the very thing he fought against—this is a moment of deep internal conflict and realization for him.
For this performance, I did a full character study, including backstory, script analysis, and exploring the emotions that drive Harvey’s actions. To make it even more personal, I drew on my own experiences from the Army and my career in cybersecurity. Having served as a U.S. Army lieutenant colonel for 33 years and leading troops in challenging situations, I’ve experienced moments that required tough decisions and moral dilemmas, similar to what Harvey faces. Relating these real-life experiences to the character allowed me to tap into the intensity of his journey.
Compared to my last monologue, I feel I’ve improved in terms of pacing, emotional depth, and connecting to the character’s internal struggle. I’d really appreciate any constructive feedback on either version or both. Let me know what worked, what didn’t, and how I can continue to grow as an actor. Thanks for taking the time to watch, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Best, Glenn
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Fantastic job with the pacing, emotional depth, and connecting to the character’s internal struggle, Glenn Axelrod! I like both monologues! The backdrop and music enhance the intensity of the scene, but I think the music is too loud. The volume clashes with your monologue.