In this monologue from the play, "I Didn't Run", a teenage girl named Casey recounts the moment she defied fear and stood her ground to protect her younger sister during a terrifying attack, in a coming-of-age drama about loyalty, trauma, and the courage to choose love over escape. CASEY: They told me to run. When the noise came from the woods—when the branches snapped … [Read more...] about I Didn’t Run
One Minute Monologues
Vibe Patrol
In this monologue from the play, "Vibe Patrol", Lara vents about the chaos of her mother dating a much younger Zumba instructor, while all she really wants is to eat her eggs in peace. LARA:My mother is dating her Zumba instructor. His name is Chad.Yes—Chad.He’s twenty-seven. I’m thirty-four.So now, apparently, I have a stepfather who says things like “no cap” and wears … [Read more...] about Vibe Patrol
Too Heavy to Hold
In this monologue from the play, "Too Heavy To Hold", Claire, a young woman sits slouched on a couch, knees pulled up, a half-empty drink in her hand. The remnants of the night’s party buzz around her—music muffled, laughter distant. She stares at nothing in particular as she speaks. You ever get so tired that even breathing feels like work? Like, you wake up, and there’s … [Read more...] about Too Heavy to Hold
The Waiting Room
In this monologue from the play, "The Waiting Room", Alex is seated in a sterile doctor’s office, tapping their foot nervously, glancing at the clock, and talking to themselves in a low voice. ALEX: Okay, it’s fine. It’s totally fine. People go to the doctor all the time. No one’s ever died in a waiting room… right? No, no—definitely not. I’m just here for some test results. … [Read more...] about The Waiting Room
The Shape of Change
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