And Scene! The Monologue Competition

Get ready to bring your best solo act and steal the spotlight at this fun and fierce monologue throwdown! AND… SCENE! — The Monologue Competition BE HEARD. BE SCENE. The Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival invites actors and performers to step into the spotlight for AND… SCENE! The Monologue Competition, a live performance competition created to give talent an opportunity to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Bring your best 2-minute prepared monologue and perform live before an audience and a panel of industry judges, including a Special Guest Judge. Whether you’re an emerging actor ready to take the next step or an experienced performer looking for another opportunity to showcase your craft, this is your moment to take the stage. Competition Details • Sunday, September 20, 2026 • 3:00 PM–5:00 PM • Shaker Square South Lawn Expo Tent — Cleveland, Ohio • Prepare and perform one monologue, 2 minutes maximum • Perform before industry judges and a live audience • Prizes & Opportunities • Audience Choice Award • Entry Fee: $20 • Please bring a printed headshot and résumé • Complete registration form via confirmation email after payment is received. Space is limited. Register early to secure your opportunity to perform. IMPORTANT: Come prepared with a printed headshot and résumé to submit at the competition. You have two minutes. Your stage. Your moment. Your monologue. Give us two minutes we won’t forget. While you’re there, continue the GCUFF experience inside at Atlas Cinemas at Shaker Square with film screenings, filmmaker conversations and more. Explore the GCUFF Film Festival → FESTIVAL LINK