In this monologue from the play, "City of Angels", Tom, a young man grappling with depression is sent to sunny Los Angeles by his well-meaning family, only to find that the change of scenery does little to alleviate his inner turmoil. TOM: Mom, listen. I know you guys are worried, but this whole L.A. thing? It's not working. Everyone thought the sun and palm trees would … [Read more...] about City of Angels
Monologues for Teens
Runner’s Block
A teenage girl, talented and confident on the track field, finds herself harboring a quiet crush on a less skilled teammate, struggling with the desire to connect with him without compromising her own strengths. KATIE: So, there’s this guy in my track team. You've seen him, right? The one who's always trying a bit too hard to be cool? Yeah, him. So, I don't know, but I think … [Read more...] about Runner’s Block
Stand Tall
A resilient teenage girl, often seen as the nerdy outcast in her high school, gathers the courage to confront her long-time bully, ready to assert her self-worth and challenge the harassment she's endured. LISA: Hey. We need to talk. I've spent way too long avoiding this, but not anymore. You probably think I'm weak, right? Easy target? Well, guess what? I'm not the scared … [Read more...] about Stand Tall
Fragments of Us
The monologue from the play, "Fragments of Us" is about a teenage boy, grappling with the shock and betrayal of his parents' sudden decision to divorce, confronts his father to express his deep pain and confusion over the family's unexpected disintegration. LUCAS: Dad, how could you do this to us? To me? You and Mom... getting a divorce? And I had to find out by accident, … [Read more...] about Fragments of Us
Sky Panic
Ava, a high school student with social anxiety, musters the courage to speak to her long-time crush for the first time, challenging her fears in the hopes of starting a new friendship or possibly more. AVA: Hey, um, I know this might seem out of the blue, and you probably don't know me. I'm Ava. I sit behind you in science class. I'm the one who laughed a bit too loud … [Read more...] about Sky Panic