In this dramatic monologue for older men from the play, "The Forgotten Solider", Mark speaks to a young man about the costs of war. MARK: They said I was a hero. A hero for surviving, for keeping my men alive. They shook my hand, pinned a medal on my chest, and then sent me home. I think that’s the cruelest part of it all. The sending home. Because they don’t tell you what … [Read more...] about The Forgotten Soldier
One Minute Monologues
Potlucky
In this comedic monologue from the play, "Potlucky", Alfred, a socially awkward guy at a community potluck, has some thoughts. ALFRED: So… um… I brought this. A can of cream corn. I know. It’s not homemade or creative or… edible without some extra steps. But, uh, here’s the thing. My oven is broken. And my stove. And my will to live. Also, I don’t really know anyone here. … [Read more...] about Potlucky
Mommy Dearest’s Memoirs
In this comedic monologue for women from the play, "Mommy Dearest's Memoirs", Flora, an adult child, recounts the bizarre stories their mother told them as life lessons. FLORA: My mother believed in hierarchy. She believed in structure. She believed in… alpha energy. Not for humans, no—she said we were too far gone. But for raccoons? For raccoons, there was still … [Read more...] about Mommy Dearest’s Memoirs
This Place Without You
In this monologue from the play, "This Place Without You", Lena, 24, is a waitress in a struggling Detroit diner. She confronts her father about abandoning the family. LENA: You think it’s that easy? Just walk back in here and say, “I’m sorry”? Like those two words are some kind of magic spell, and all the broken pieces just snap back together? Do you even know how many … [Read more...] about This Place Without You
The Bridge Is Burning
In this monologue for men from the play, "The Bridge Is Burning", Devon grapples with the memories of his father on a bridge. DEVON: I see my father in my hands, you know? The way they shake when I’m angry, the way they ache from work. It’s like he handed me his life without asking if I wanted it. He used to stand here, right here on this bridge, staring at the water like it … [Read more...] about The Bridge Is Burning