According to NYFA, a one-minute monologue is ideal for keeping an audience engaged, emphasizing that quality acting in a short piece is better than a long, mediocre performance.
For teenage actors, the clock is the toughest critic. Whether you are auditioning for the school play, a summer intensive, a college program, or a local theatre production, the request is almost always the same: “Please prepare a 1 minute monologue.” 1 Minute Monologues For Teens