In this monologue from the play, "Steady on the Mat", Maggie tries to find her zen (and does yoga) during an argument with her husband, George. MAGGIE: I'm not listening, George. I'm zen right now. I know the car repair bill is high, you're right. But that's not my concern right now. Don't make me have Dr. Kaplan talk to you again. You always wait until the worst moment to … [Read more...] about Steady on the Mat
Comedic - Female
The Poconos
In this monologue from the play, "The Poconos", Dana realizes she and Mark are lost on their vacation road trip. DANA: Oh, come on, Mark! Admit it, we're lost. This is not the 'scenic route' to the Poconos, unless you consider 'Scenic' synonymous with 'Where in the world are we?' And you, Mr. 'I Don’t Need a GPS Because I Have a Built-In Compass in My Brain.' How’s that … [Read more...] about The Poconos
Mistle-No
In this monologue from the play, "Mistle-No" Lizzy, a young woman, is drunk at a holiday party where things aren't going her way. The party has stopped and she's addressing everyone. LIZZY: Merry f'ckin' Christmas! No, please, keep playing the music. Don't let me stop you. Just know that this is the worst Christmas of my life. Not to be a negative Nancy, but who drank all … [Read more...] about Mistle-No
Rhyme or Reason
In this monologue from the play "Rhyme or Reason", Maddie tries to locate her lost friend, Jenna, by speaking to a festival staff member at the Lost and Found. MADDIE: Hi! Yeah, so I’m in a bit of a pickle. My friend, Jenna – she’s about yay-high, wearing a shirt that screams 'I love the 80s' louder than a boombox – she’s missing. Well, not missing-missing. We just got … [Read more...] about Rhyme or Reason
Mismatched
In this monologue for older women from the comedic play "Mismatched", Peggy, a spirited and adventurous older woman dives into the world of online dating, encountering a series of humorous and unexpected situations as she navigates the quirks and complexities of finding love later in life. PEGGY: You will not believe the date I had last night. So, I meet Mr. … [Read more...] about Mismatched