Monologues
This page has monologues for auditions, contests, classes, seniors, teenagers, all ages, and just for fun! Janet also creates custom monologues and has Tips on How to Select a Monologue. All are available via e-mail. Please contact me regarding royalty rates which depend on ticket price, number of shows, and theater size. Students and Teachers Please Note: There is no royalty fee for students performing these monologues for classes or contests, but a licensing fee will be necessary if you wish to make copies for an entire class.
Special offer! Buy one monologue and have it sent via e-mail only (no snail mail) and I will send you a second monologue FREE (save a tree, too!)
Special offer! Buy one monologue and have it sent via e-mail only (no snail mail) and I will send you a second monologue FREE (save a tree, too!)
Free Monologues - Monologue Mania
How this works: Click here for Monologue Mania - one new, free monologue every day for one year! (Started Feb. 13, 2014) if you use one of the monologues on Monologue Mania - these are the rules:
The lengths are estimates based on several performances. Ages are suggested, but not written in stone. If you like my work -all of the pieces below - and more! - are available as part of THE MONOLOGUE ZONE which also has cuttings from my plays as well as a few duos. ACROBATICS (3-5 min. M/F - senior) An older actor shows that seniors are still capable. Lots of comic and physical moments AUDITION PIECE (5-7 min. F - teens through 30s) An actress gives an audition piece they won't forget. CHANGES (2-4 min F 20s-50s) A woman gets a diagnosis that changes her life. CLAPPING FOR MYSELF (2-4 min. F- 40s-older) A woman decides to defy a mother's etiquette rules. CLARIFICATION (3-6 min. F ) A teenager writes a letter about a product she feels is incorrectly advertised. THE EIGHT-CENT EGG (6-8 minutes) A woman recounts an unusual Passover story about her family. END OF THE MOTH WARS (3-5 minutes F middle-senior) How far will a person go to rid their home of unwanted flying pests? THE FIRST TIME (3-5 minutes M/F - two versions) This is one where you can 'age' from very young to very old as you tell about the 'first times' throughout your life--available male or female, both done together (duo) is a very effective stage/contest presentation FROZEN The Mother's monologue (3-4 minutes F 35-55) A mother recounts what it is like to have a child in a coma FLYING (1-2 min. F young) What happens when a young person sees Peter Pan and wants to fly? I LOVE SCHOOL! (1-2 min. F teenager) Sarcastic view from girl who has been bullied just a little too much. MY FEET HURT (3-5 min F - teens through? (Needs knowledge of ballet) What happens when you fall in love...with the dance. NAKED PIE (3-5 min. F –senior, Southern accent helpful) A lady watches her neighbors only to find out some things she didn’t want to know. NOBODY TOLD ME ( 2-3 min. F teenager to mid-twenties) A spoiled young lady finds out some unpleasant truths. SECRET ROOM (3-5 min. F 30's - ?) Everyone should be able to have a secret place. A woman talks about a recurring dream that changes her life. THIS FLIGHT HAS BEEN DELAYED (3-5 min. F any age) An unusually irritated stewardess tells the passengers what to expect. TIME TRAVELER (3-5 min. M/F any age) A unusual visitor to an airport has a compelling story for other travelers. TAKE OUT THE GARBAGE (8-10 minutes, older woman) A woman tells her life story and marriage history via...garbage. Includes a song and chance for great audience interaction. UNDER CONTRACT – (2-3 min F - senior) A famous actress is horrified about the type of tell-all memoirs she is being asked to write – until something might change her mind. UNDER THE MOUNTAIN - (4-6 min. F - teens through 40s) How far should a woman go to follow her husband? WHAT HAVE I FORGOTTEN NOW? (2-4 min. F late 20s-40s) A woman heads to a wedding thinking about what has been left behind. |
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