In this comedic monologue from the play, "Roots", Kelly is distraught at a recent tragedy. KELLY (crying): I-don't-wanna-talk-about-it... I said, I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT! I can't believe they died... they all died! My beautiful, wonderful... plants. (Realizing) I'm a murderer. I'm a mass plant murderer. I should go to plant jail. Where they grow vines for bars, you're … [Read more...] about Roots
One Minute Monologues
Black Friday
In this comedic monologue from the play, "Black Friday", Riley, a retail worker, quits her job over the intercom. RILEY: Aaaaattention customers! This is your friendly neighborhood retail worker! And I just want to say... SUCK IT, LOSERS! I'm so out of here, I could scream! They shouldn't call today Black Friday, they should call it Dark Friday, like the Dark Ages. Or … [Read more...] about Black Friday
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 … [Read more...] about Just One Night
Strong Ones
In this monologue from the play, "Strong Ones", Reese is confronting their siblings about their reality now that their mom is passed. REESE: Well mom's not coming back! That's not how it works. We've gotta figure this out on our own now. Dad's a mess. We have to be the strong ones. Us. So either you're in or you're out. And before you say you're out, just know... I'll do … [Read more...] about Strong Ones
Big Small Talk
In this comedic monologue for men from the play, "Big Small Talk", Dylan muses about his latest dating efforts with his friend. DYLAN: Love life? What love life? Oh you mean the one where every time I go to talk on a date I get cotton mouth? Yeah, real attractive, right? I swear, one time I tried to take a sip of water, and I missed my mouth. The glass just hit my chin, … [Read more...] about Big Small Talk