In this monologue from the play, "Artsy", Tyler, a college student, defends his controversial art project to his skeptical professor, Darcy. TYLER: What is art?! You think it belongs to the famous few? The Picasso's? The Warhol's? The Michelangelo's? That's bullsh't. Art belongs to all of us. It's the elites like you who want to take it away, to take it off the streets … [Read more...] about Artsy
Dramatic - Male
Leave the Light On
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
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 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
Outside the Lines
In this monologue from the play, "Outside the Lines", Don, a man overshadowed by his artist brother's clear sense of purpose, embarks on a raw and real journey of self-discovery to find his own identity and passion in life. DON: I don't know who I am! You always knew who you were. I'm tired of being the reliable one. Is this all my life is supposed to be? You don't have much … [Read more...] about Outside the Lines