In this monologue for teen boys from the play, "The Shape of Change", Leo pieces things together about people vs. patterns in nature. LEO: People always want me to explain how I feel. Like I can just translate it into words, like a scientist explaining a reaction in a lab. But feelings don’t follow formulas. They don’t have symmetry or logic. They just… happen. Like the … [Read more...] about The Shape of Change
Teenage Boys
In the Middle
In this monologue from the play, "In the Middle", high-schooler Ryan is speaking up for himself after an altercation at school. RYAN: Yeah, okay, I threw the punch. I’m not denying it. But I didn’t start it. He pushed me first. And you know what? I wasn’t even mad about that. I could’ve walked away. But then he pushed her. And the way he was looking at her, like she didn’t … [Read more...] about In the Middle
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
Strong Ones
In this monologue from the play, "Strong Ones", Reese is confronting their siblings about their reality now that their mom is passed. REESE: Well mom's not coming back! That's not how it works. We've gotta figure this out on our own now. Dad's a mess. We have to be the strong ones. Us. So either you're in or you're out. And before you say you're out, just know... I'll do … [Read more...] about Strong Ones
Beyond the Curve
In this monologue from the play, "Beyond the Curve", Brett tells his school guidance counselor what he really thinks of school. BRETT: School's a waste of time. How is sitting around for eight hours a day, listening to old people talk, and taking stupid tests supposed to train me for a good life? No one remembers anything they study anyway. In a couple years it'll all be … [Read more...] about Beyond the Curve