In this monologue from the play, "Fade to Gray", Phil and Chloe have just had a big fight and Phil has decided on a new course of action. PHIL: I'm tired, Chloe. I'm tired of work, I'm tired of friends, I'm... tired of you, sometimes. It's not that I don't love you, I just don't know how to function anymore. Every color around me is faded to gray. And I used to know how to … [Read more...] about Fade to Gray
Monologues
Missed Calculations
In this monologue from the play, "Missed Calculations", Tyler, a middle school boy, must explain to his math teacher what happened to his missing homework. TYLER: Uh, Mrs. Jenkins, can I talk to you for a sec? It's about the homework... No, no, I did it! I swear! But, um, my dog, Buster, he... he ate my homework. (Beat, seeing the teacher's skepticism) No, really! It's … [Read more...] about Missed Calculations
The Art of Seduction
In this monologue from the play, "The Art of Seduction", Arthur confesses that he's not exactly an ideal affair partner. ARTHUR: I mean, who knew that attempting a... a liaison would be so complicated? You see, I'm not the kind of guy who does this sort of thing. I'm the 'nice guy,' at least I was. But somewhere along the line, I started feeling like life was passing me by. … [Read more...] about The Art of Seduction
Cross the Tracks and Never Look Back
In "Cross the Tracks and Never Look Back," Jenna, a young woman, grapples with her desire for adventure and self-discovery, challenging the expectations of her small town as she embarks on a journey to explore the world beyond its borders and write her own story. JENNA: I'm not staying in this town forever. Not like you. I'm getting out of here. I can't just stand still … [Read more...] about Cross the Tracks and Never Look Back
Just My Luck
In this monologue from the play, "Just My Luck", Rosemary finally gets bingo and is in for a wild ride. ROSEMARY: Ooh! Ooh! BINGO! Bingo! BINGOOOOO! Oh my heavens, I haven't won in FOREVER. Gladys, take a picture of me. (Poses for a picture) I know, ladies, I know you're sad about this, this was the big one, but hey it was my time. Ooh! I've been through such a dry spell … [Read more...] about Just My Luck