In this monologue from the play, "No Place Left", Jenny, a young woman confronts her mother about her neglectful parenting after a lifetime of estrangement.JENNY: You don’t get to rewrite history now. You don’t. I sat in that room, alone, while you locked yourself away with every excuse under the sun. Men, pills, your “hard life.” Whatever it was that week, it was always more … [Read more...] about No Place Left
Older - Dramatic - Female
Just One Night
In this monologue from the play, "Just One Night", Laura confronts the guy she's been dating about their future.LAURA: When we met, you said you wanted something serious. That's why I went out with you. I want a future with someone, not a one-night-free-for-all-memory-I'd-rather-forget. Why doesn't anyone want that anymore? Why don't... you... want that anymore? Did I become … [Read more...] about Just One Night
Last Beginning
In this monologue from the play, "Last Beginning", Casey seeks answers from a difficult relationship.CASEY: You think I don't know I messed up? You think I don't wake up crying because of what I did to you?I can't go back and change it, so what do you want me to do now? How else can I punish myself, torture myself so you can feel better... If you can't get over it, I … [Read more...] about Last Beginning
The Provider
In this monologue from the play, "The Provider", Laura is in an interrogation room being questioned by the police.LAURA: You see me as a criminal. A thief. A villain. But my family sees a provider, a role model. It's not easy coming from where I did. How the hell could you understand? You came from money. I came from food stamps. I only steal enough to eat and provide for my … [Read more...] about The Provider
Apology Tour
In this monologue from the play, "Apology Tour", Mona, now married with a kid, has something to say to her ex-boyfriend, Lance.MONA: Well, it's good to see you. Charles and Eli say hello. (beat) I just want to say. (beat) Nevermind. It's just that... I'm sorry how I was when we were together. I was young. Selfish. Probably scared out of my mind that you didn't really like me. … [Read more...] about Apology Tour