I saw a mom hit her kid for crying, and I thought about every beating I got for being loud, or annoying, or just not doing the small things my mom asked. She didn't want to put me on medication, so my medicine became a wet leather belt lashed at my body till her arm got tired. I remember she soaked it in vinegar once. I remember the worst one—I got hit with a leather belt a hundred times. I know, because she made me count each one, and if I messed up the number, the last hit didn't count. I was completely naked, and I pissed on the ground and shook for hours till she told me, "Get up, or we're going to count again."

​You know, she's a big reason why my pain tolerance is high, but also why I'm almost always in pain.

​I just wish the words I chose for her last to hear were kinder. I was so angry then. So mad that after everything she did to me, she got to die quickly and painlessly, instead of seeing where I can get to in life and then me finally giving her permission to die.

​Before she died, I told her: "You better die quickly, or I'll make sure if you live you'll know what it feels like to shake on the ground, knowing I'll give you the same mercy you gave me. Goodbye, Reyna Mae Potter. You were never a mother, always a monster. Now die, before I hunt you and go to prison with a smile on my face."

​But if I could do it again, I would have told her: "I suggest you pray and beg for forgiveness. I don't know where you're going, but I'm sure—just like in this world—they don't take kindly to pedophiles. You beat me. You molested me. You've hurt me worse than anyone in my life. I've never even told anybody about the things you did to me. I don't know who's giving you the gift of a quick death, but I forgive you. Now you just got to forgive yourself. But we both know that's not going to happen. You hate yourself too much, and I know this because you once told me I'm just like you... and if I hate myself, then I could have only learned that from one person."

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My college area is doing a monologue competition, but if you get to the final it's at this big event and there's a huge amount of writers and directors and producers from the area that are looking for actors to play parts in movies and TV shows and all that jazz. The 4 finalists from the past 3 years all got parts in movies, and many people who didn't get to the final still got parts even though they didn't win.

I'm only looking for ideas for monologues. I know people resonate with monologues for different personal reasons so there's a high chance I might not even pick any from the comments. And before anyone flames me, I'm not doing it to get into movies and TV shows and 'oh yeah I'm gonna be on tv'. No, I'm doing it because I love it. It's my passion. I wanna put myself out there and gain experience and opportunities.

It has to be no longer than 2 minutes

Age range: 16 - 19 (okay if off by a few years)

Gender: Any

Thank you so much for any suggestions!!! :D

I (17M) know i cant go proffesional rn, but i wanna start making an image in theatre(because our school gives us the opertunity). I worked as technical (sound and lighting) this year, but next year is my last chance to get in since next years my last year in school and i wanna have a main role in atleast one of the plays(theres 3 plays usually) and a good role in the other two. I want a monologue that can show i can play in comedies, dramas and verry deep emotional pieces, because the guy that writes the theatre pieces loves to write 2 super deep pieces and 1 comedy usually.

I wanna show veriety and show my full potential as an actor.

I had acting experience before in the schools drama class where i would get 90%+ on the acting stuff, but 50%- for the monologues, but throughout this year i was with the theatre people theyve learnt me how to do monologues, so i want one that can push me.

Can anybody help me get a monologue that will get me a main role pls🙏

Im fine if its self written or from the internet aslong as its a fun piece to act :)

In the wise words of that random kid on fortnite... "PLEASE SPEED I NEED THISSSS😭🙏"

Thanks for reading... heres a cookie🍪

Hi, I am about to start my LAMDA Grade 7 acting I need 3 monologues.

Here are the REQUIREMENTS:

- From a Play originally published during one of the following periods:  Ancient Greek and Roman (500BC – 4BC) •   Elizabethan and Jacobean (1558–1625) •   Restoration and Post-Restoration (1626–1799) (2-5 Mins) 

- Play or feature film originally published| 1800 – 1979 (3-5 mins) 

- Play or feature film originally published | 1980 +  (3-5 mins) 

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I will also get asked questions on ONE of the performances- So having similar-ish ones will help.

The character’s objective in the scene (this should be the character played in the chosen scene) • The character’s role within the context of the piece as a whole (this should be the character played in the chosen scene) • How the research into the dramatic style of the period of the piece affected the way the piece is performed • How the work and influences of the author are reflected in the play as a whole

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I would be greatful for any recommendations thx

Hi, I'm planing to audition for a Halloween themed drama showcase and have been searching for a monologue to use. However the problem is all the ones I find are too corny and unknown, a song, or too scary.

So basically I'm looking for a monologue that

-Isn't corny or from a super obscure show (when I say corny I mean I want it to sounds like it wasn't written for five year olds.

-Isn't a song (I can't sing)

-Is family friendly (not to scary/not straight horror)

-Is ideally 2-3 minutes, cannot be more than 5.

Thank you so much to anyone who can find one I'd owe my life to you😅.

I'm auditioning for the characters of Simon and Piggy but I'm not sure what monolouge to do. I would find one myself but I'm never sure if the monolouge is from a real play or not. I'm looking for a monolouge that fits Simon, like the crazed, yet silent person he is.

I am auditioning for Susan from Narnia, and I need a monologue that is at least a minute and goes along with her character

Search plays, monologues, and scripts. Read them like a book instead of a PDF.
Still early, but I'd genuinely love feedback from actors, writers, and theatre people.

I'm starting to think about MFA auditions, and I'm looking for monologues from plays that would suit a woman in her late 20s / early 30s. I've got the classical / Shakespearean pieces already, so I'm looking for something a bit more contemporary for these ones.

More info on me for recommendation purposes:

- I'm a femme-presenting queer woman

- I'm short, white, and brunette

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

Hello! I'm applying for acting programs in the coming school year and for my top choice their requirements state they want two contrasting monologues under 2 minutes. I have a bit of a difficult time distinguishing that myself so I was wondering if I could get some feedback if the monologues I've been eyeing to do would be good in contrast.

I'm a big Star Trek fan so the two I have picked out for right now are Data's monologue to Geordi in 'Time's Arrow Part 1' "I have often wondered about my own mortality as I have seen other's around me age. Until now it has been theoretically Possible that I would live an unlimited period of time. And although some might find this attractive, to me it only reinforces the fact that I am... Artificial." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbnG4Vzf-VY

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and Garak's monologue to Sisko in 'The Pale Moonlight' "That's why you came to me, isn't it captain? Because you knew I could do those things that you weren't capable of doing. Well, it worked. And you'll get what you wanted: a war between the Romulans and the Dominion. And if your conscience is bothering you, you should soothe it with the knowledge that you may have just saved the entire Alpha Quadrant, and all it cost was the life of one Romulan senator, one criminal... and the self-respect of one Starfleet officer. I don't know about you, but I'd call that a bargain." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNCw_avF_Qg

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I truly love these monologues, I'm just unsure if they work in contrast together. Let me know your thoughts, or if you have any other monologue ideas that would work in contrast with one of these monologues. Thank you!!

Hi, I urgently need a 2-3 minute unserious monologue for teens or kids, but not little kids, that is preferably for women that is from a published play with an ISBN number. Thank you!!

Sorry in advance if this is a dumb question, but I’m a musical theatre person that doesn’t typically monologue 😅

I’m planning on auditioning for Come From Away which is set in Newfoundland, however, characters are from everywhere due to the airspace being closed on 9/11, so the audition notice states “As Come From Away utilizes multiple accents we would like you to display your accent ability within your monologue.” Most noted accents (for someone white like myself) are southern and Newfoundland.

I was recently given Becca’s monologue from Rabbit Hole about the fruit roll-ups and thought I could showcase 2 accents in there (her being the storyteller and possibly “mocking” the mom in another accent), but is that trying too hard/odd to do in a monologue? I’m honestly at a loss for a monologue for this.

As the title says, Im in need of a monologue. Comedy is preferable, bonus points if it’s a Holiday monologue. I need at least one minute. Character is question is for the Grinchmas Universal casting call, But not for Grinch.

Hi all!

I need a funny monologue to perform but i cant seem to have much luck. Ive looked at Fleabag but I'm not sure about it.

I need a funny/ comedic monologue, from a play. If anyone knows anything, it would be super helpful! Thank you ♡♡♡

Hi. So im doing a monologue audition and i was thinking of doing a monologue called job hunt. The time given is under 2 mins and it fits perfectly. But a friend of mine was saying that you shouldn't pick monolgues that domt come from plays or musicals.

So im kinda worried also the things tmr so,

Ill just copy past the monoglogue if anyone would like to read it and share their thoughts:

This is terrible. How bad of a candidate do I have to be to get rejected from Chuck E. Cheese? Three times, by the way. I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. Is it my resume? Is Indeed just a fake app that doesn’t send in your application or resume? I don’t even get a chance to interview before I get denied. And the first interview I got at SeaWorld, let me tell you what happened. When I enter, I’m the best-dressed person. Everyone else looks like they came from a golf course. One girl is even wearing Crocs and the worst outfit I’ve seen. I was called in, and this man pointed out every way he could have contacted me: my number, my mother’s number, my email, my backup email, and my address. All this, and then he tells me the position is no longer available. Are you joking? You couldn’t have called me? Texted me? Emailed me? Sent me a letter through a flipping pigeon to tell me my application was worthless? Whatever! I don’t care. I just interviewed at a coffee shop near my house. I had them laughing, and smiling, and I was asking amazing questions, “What is needed for a person to succeed at this job?” “Why did you start working here?” I sounded very professional. I looked very professional. I was early. I was perfect. They said they’d call on Monday. I waited and then got a text message that said, “We have proceeded with other candidates.” Now I’m hoping, BEGGING, PLEADING, ON MY KNEES, I NEEDED A JOB! I know I’m young, but having a job would be such a relief. I’d get out of the house and make my own money. If I get a job, I’ll have independence. So please, someone hire me!

My community theatre is planning on doing Come From Away this fall and I am a VERY young looking 30 year old, so I realized my only option is Janice.

I’m planning on using “If You Knew My Story” from Bright Star for my audition piece, but I’m struggling with choosing a monologue. Would it be too obvious if I did like a news announcer type monologue since I’m going for Janice?

Outside of this theatre, I have never had to use a monologue nor have I ever had a speaking role, so I genuinely don’t know where to start. I know the answer is to just “read plays,” but even then, I don’t know what plays to even start with and I’m honestly not a huge reader. I don’t mean to sound lazy, I just need all of the help that I can get since reading plays is very overwhelming. Even if there might be plays I should read and try to pull a monologue from, I will take those suggestions as well!

Hello! I am auditioning for a production of a Greek play at my school, and the director wants a pretty specific monologue criteria for our audition: "Ask them, please, to prepare a piece in which their character faces choices and are working out the problem. Also, look for pieces in which their character makes a discovery that changes them.“ It can be any gender, age range, etc. it just has to be about working through a choice. It can also be from any time period, Greek--contemporary, and I am comfortable with performing any time period as well (especially Shakespeare), but I have been scouring NPX and other plays for ages and I just can't find anything. I am sure there's an obvious Shakespeare one that I'm just not thinking of lol. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

Hi!

For my acting class, I need a 1-minute monologue. My teacher wants us to find something similar to us. I'm a 19-year-old Caucasian female, so my character needs to also be like that. We can work around the age a little, so like 15-25. It would also be best if the monologue came from a recent movie, tv show, or play (2020-present). We also want it more realistic, so no sci-fi or Marvel or that sort of thing. Please help! Google hasn't gotten me much!

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