In this monologue from the dramatic play "The Hourglass", Virginia, a mother grapples with her deep-seated inability to emotionally connect with her son, a struggle that stems from her own unfulfilled dreams and a life that diverged sharply from what she once envisioned for herself. VIRGINIA: You stand there, looking at me, expecting... what? Love? Understanding? I wish I … [Read more...] about The Hourglass
Forgotten Roads
In "Forgotten Roads," two brothers, long estranged and living vastly different lives, are drawn back to their childhood home, where they must confront the emotional remnants of their past and the rift that has kept them apart. DAVID: (Staring out of an old, dusty window, speaking more to himself than to Alex) You know, when you left, I thought it was because of Dad. … [Read more...] about Forgotten Roads
Late Harvest
A monologue from the play "Late Harvest", who has built her life independently amidst the emotional void left by her absentee father, finds herself confronted with his sudden desire to reconnect and become part of her life. ABBY: So, you’re here now. After all these years, just like that, you decide it's time to be a father? Do you even know what you missed? The birthdays, … [Read more...] about Late Harvest
Runner’s Block
A teenage girl, talented and confident on the track field, finds herself harboring a quiet crush on a less skilled teammate, struggling with the desire to connect with him without compromising her own strengths. KATIE: So, there’s this guy in my track team. You've seen him, right? The one who's always trying a bit too hard to be cool? Yeah, him. So, I don't know, but I think … [Read more...] about Runner’s Block
Stand Tall
A resilient teenage girl, often seen as the nerdy outcast in her high school, gathers the courage to confront her long-time bully, ready to assert her self-worth and challenge the harassment she's endured. LISA: Hey. We need to talk. I've spent way too long avoiding this, but not anymore. You probably think I'm weak, right? Easy target? Well, guess what? I'm not the scared … [Read more...] about Stand Tall