In this dramatic monologue for older men from the play, "The Forgotten Solider", Mark speaks to a young man about the costs of war.MARK: They said I was a hero. A hero for surviving, for keeping my men alive. They shook my hand, pinned a medal on my chest, and then sent me home. I think that’s the cruelest part of it all. The sending home. Because they don’t tell you what … [Read more...] about The Forgotten Soldier
Dramatic - Male
The Bridge Is Burning
In this monologue for men from the play, "The Bridge Is Burning", Devon grapples with the memories of his father on a bridge.DEVON: I see my father in my hands, you know? The way they shake when I’m angry, the way they ache from work. It’s like he handed me his life without asking if I wanted it. He used to stand here, right here on this bridge, staring at the water like it had … [Read more...] about The Bridge Is Burning
Manhattan Trap
In this monologue for young men from the play, "Manhattan Trap", Roy confesses his urge to do the wrong things in life.ROY: It's like I've got this, compulsion, or whatever, to do the wrong thing. Ever since I was a kid. Even when I knew what was right—hell, even when I wanted to do what was right—something inside me would twist, like a gear grinding the wrong way, and I'd end … [Read more...] about Manhattan Trap
All The King’s Fools
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 hands … [Read more...] about All The King’s Fools
Same Way Down
KYLE: I didn't know what it was, at first. I thought it was just me... I thought it was how everyone felt. But I talked to Jason and he said it wasn't that way for him. He had never felt like I did, and that's when I thought maybe I wasn't... normal. I never tried anything like... never tried anything, to end... I don't know why I'm telling you this. It's not like it changes … [Read more...] about Same Way Down