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
Teenage Girls
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
The Telescope Diaries
In this monologue from the play, "The Telescope Diaries," a witty, astronomy-loving teen girl navigates the complexities of high school, friendship, and her own heart as she tries to express her feelings to her crush in a universe of awkward encounters and starlit dreams. CASSIE: (Pointing at a star chart) So, there's Andromeda, and right there is Cassiopeia. Named after me, … [Read more...] about The Telescope Diaries
Common Ground
In this monologue from the play, "Common Ground" Emma, a passionate and outspoken teen activist, about 17 years old. She's in a community center, addressing Jake, a more laid-back and reluctant participant in the community service project. EMMA: Look, Jake, I get it. You don’t want to be here. You think this community project is a waste of time, just another box to check off … [Read more...] about Common Ground