In this dramatic monologue for older men from the play, "All The King's Fools", a corporate executive admits to his protégé that he lied about how he climbed the ladder of success. RICHARD: You think I got here because I worked harder than everyone else? Because I deserved it? God, no. I got here because I played dirty. I lied, I cheated, I stole ideas. I shook the right … [Read more...] about All The King’s Fools
Empty Chair
In this dramatic monologue from the play, "Empty Chair", a widow confesses to a friend how she's feeling at her late husband’s memorial. MAGGIE: He always said he’d live forever. I’d laugh and tell him he was crazy, but deep down, I believed him. He was invincible. Larger than life. And now... now he’s just a name on a program, a picture on a wall. A memory that I’m supposed … [Read more...] about Empty Chair
The Edge of Us
In this dramatic monologue from the play, "The Edge of Us", a woman confronts her partner about their constant fights and her breaking point. SHELLY: Every argument, every slam of the door, every goddamn silent treatment—it chips away at me. You don’t see it, but it does. Every time you raise your voice, every time you walk away without a word, I feel another piece of me … [Read more...] about The Edge of Us
The Best Audition Songs for Merrily We Roll Along (By Character)
Auditioning for Merrily We Roll Along is a fantastic opportunity to explore some of Stephen Sondheim’s most complex and heartfelt characters. Whether you’re diving into the ambitious world of Franklin Shepard, the sharp wit of Mary Flynn, or the emotional depth of Beth Spencer, choosing the right audition song can help you capture the essence of the role. With the show’s … [Read more...] about The Best Audition Songs for Merrily We Roll Along (By Character)
No Place Left
In this monologue from the play, "No Place Left", Jenny, a young woman confronts her mother about her neglectful parenting after a lifetime of estrangement. JENNY: You don’t get to rewrite history now. You don’t. I sat in that room, alone, while you locked yourself away with every excuse under the sun. Men, pills, your “hard life.” Whatever it was that week, it was always … [Read more...] about No Place Left