In this monologue from the play, "Leave the Light On", Sam opens up to his friend Michael about his struggles with mental health. SAM: Before I got help, I was a mess. And the crazy thing was, I thought I was normal. I thought everyone lived with anxiety and depression and it was just me who couldn't handle it. I'd lie in bed each morning, feeling like a mountain of bricks … [Read more...] about Leave the Light On
Monologues for Men
Out of Bounds
In this monologue from the play, "Out of Bounds", Daniel confronts his younger sister Hazel about their coping mechanisms during a rough time in their family life. DANIEL: You're stuck in your own little world! You sit there reading for hours, living these imaginary lives in your head, yet you barely look outside. Or inside, for that matter. You make fun of me for following … [Read more...] about Out of Bounds
The Congressman
In this monologue from the play, "The Congressman", Will tells Lucy about his plan to get out of debt. WILL: I have to run for Congress, Lucy! I'm broke! What are you on about, "change the world"? I'm just trying to change my bank account. I don't want to do politics, but it's the family business. And if you asked me a year ago if I'd ever run, I'd have laughed your head … [Read more...] about The Congressman
The Lovers, The Dreamers, and Me
In this monologue for young men from the play, "The Lovers, The Dreamers, and Me", Tim tells his father that he's not going to take over the family business. TIM: I'm meant for more than this! I don't want to be like you. I don't care about the family business. I never did. It was YOUR dream. Why can't you let me have my own? And don't say you you want me to now. I know how … [Read more...] about The Lovers, The Dreamers, and Me
Along the Way
In this monologue from the play, Along the Way, Ralph has a confession for Jessica on their first date. RALPH: I love you. I know we just met, and I might sound crazy, but when you know, you know. How do I know? When we ordered ice cream. I know, it sounds dumb, but like, you ordered vanilla with sprinkles. Vanilla! The most boring flavor out there. But you were still the … [Read more...] about Along the Way