In this dramatic monologue for teen girls from the play, "Long Goodbyes", Lucy sits cross-legged on the floor of her nearly empty bedroom, a worn-out stuffed animal in her lap. She speaks as if addressing the stuffed animal directly. LUCY: It’s just you and me now, isn’t it, Charlie? Everyone else is already downstairs, waiting. But I don’t think I’m ready to say goodbye … [Read more...] about Long Goodbyes
Monologues for Middle Schoolers
Missed Calculations
In this monologue from the play, "Missed Calculations", Tyler, a middle school boy, must explain to his math teacher what happened to his missing homework. TYLER: Uh, Mrs. Jenkins, can I talk to you for a sec? It's about the homework... No, no, I did it! I swear! But, um, my dog, Buster, he... he ate my homework. (Beat, seeing the teacher's skepticism) No, really! It's … [Read more...] about Missed Calculations
The Dance
In this monologue from the play, "The Dance", Lucas, a middle school boy, makes a confession to Zoe. LUCAS: Hey, Zoe. So, um, there's something I've been wanting to tell you. It’s kind of hard to say because, well, I’m not really good at this stuff. But here goes. I think you’re really cool. Like, not just because everyone thinks so, but because you actually are. You … [Read more...] about The Dance
Chemistry
In this coming-of-age play called "Chemistry", Danny, a middle school boy navigates the awkward yet amusing trials of adolescence, from classroom mishaps to budding friendships, as he discovers more about himself and the world around him. DANNY: Dude, you won't believe what happened in science class today. So, we're doing this experiment, right? With beakers and stuff. And … [Read more...] about Chemistry
Chloe’s Party
In this monologue from the play "Chloe's Party", Melanie, a middle school girl navigates the highs and lows of adolescence, sharing her candid and often humorous take on friendships, school drama, and the journey of finding her identity in the ever-changing world of middle school. MELANIE: Ugh, you will not believe what happened today. So, I'm at my locker, right? And … [Read more...] about Chloe’s Party