In this monologue from the play, "The Weight of Dreams", Ethan, a 17-year-old high school student, confronts his mom. ETHAN: I know you and dad always wanted the best for me. Straight A's, captain of the soccer team, top colleges. And I've tried, I really have. But... this isn't me, okay? I feel like I'm living your life. I'm just checking off another box on the list of what … [Read more...] about The Weight of Dreams
Monologues for Teens
Side of the Tracks
In this monologue from the play, "Side of the Tracks", Melanie tells her best friend why she's moving. MELANIE: It wasn't easy for me. I grew up in a good neighborhood, yeah, but we were the poorest ones there. We basically lived in a shoebox. I mean, I know others have it worse. But the first time I went to my friends' houses, it was a shock. Like, they lived in mansions. I … [Read more...] about Side of the Tracks
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
Cross the Tracks and Never Look Back
In "Cross the Tracks and Never Look Back," Jenna, a young woman, grapples with her desire for adventure and self-discovery, challenging the expectations of her small town as she embarks on a journey to explore the world beyond its borders and write her own story. JENNA: I'm not staying in this town forever. Not like you. I'm getting out of here. I can't just stand still … [Read more...] about Cross the Tracks and Never Look Back
Beneath the Cloud
In this monologue from the play, "Beneath the Cloud", Lindsay shares with her therapist what she's been feeling lately. LINDSAY: You ask me how I am, and I always lie. 'I'm fine.' But I'm not. I'm f'cked up. You don't even know. I know it's like your job to know, or whatever. But I'm like one of those cartoons where the cloud always follows them around. Just to get here, to … [Read more...] about Beneath the Cloud