A monologue is the classic idea used by actors at a talent show. Essentially, it means you stand alone in front of the crowd and speak for 3 to 5 minutes. There are a variety of sources of monologues, such as movies, television shows, Broadway plays and poems. Ask about the amount of time each performer is allotted and find a monologue that fits within that time frame. This is good practice for aspiring actors because many studios and agents require that you give a monologue when auditioning for a role.
Gather together a small group of aspiring actors and create your own show. Talk to the organizers of the talent show and see if you can get more time than an individual act would would be allotted. Do a scene from a movie or play that gives each one of the actors a chance to shine. You may even want to do a song and dance number that shows your acting and other talents at the same time.
Make the audience laugh by coming up with your own comedy routine. Choose comedy that draws from your talents. You may feel comfortable using props or you may prefer writing your own material. You even have the option of performing a past routine, such as one from a movie or even one from “Saturday Night Live.” Some actors may want to do an improvisational act, asking the audience to dictate the type of performance they give.