In this monologue from the play, "Like Father Like Son", Tom and Dan, two new expectant fathers, share their fears and hopes over this big change in their lives. TOM: My wife, she's in there... soon, I'll meet my son. It doesn't feel real yet. Like I'm sleepwalking. I don't know how I'm supposed to feel. I thought I knew how to live life, and I did for me, with Emily, but … [Read more...] about Like Father Like Son
Monologues
Mistle-No
In this monologue from the play, "Mistle-No" Lizzy, a young woman, is drunk at a holiday party where things aren't going her way. The party has stopped and she's addressing everyone. LIZZY: Merry f'ckin' Christmas! No, please, keep playing the music. Don't let me stop you. Just know that this is the worst Christmas of my life. Not to be a negative Nancy, but who drank all … [Read more...] about Mistle-No
From Time to Time
In this monologue from the play, "From Time to Time", Evelyn, a woman from the 17th century, speaks to Thomas, a new love connected through a tapestry hung in the same house, hundreds of years apart. EVELYN: Why did we have to meet now, Thomas? Why couldn't I have been born when you were, or you born when I was? It's a cruel trick of fate! I know I should be glad we met, … [Read more...] about From Time to Time
At World’s End
In this monologue from the play "At World's End", Mara, an older woman, reflects on the lost world and the new reality of a post-apocalyptic life. MARA: Here, take the last piece of bread. You need it more than I do. You know, before, I was a teacher. I used to tell my students about the importance of sharing, of kindness. It's a lesson I have to learn again … [Read more...] about At World’s End
I Spy With My Little Eye
In "I Spy With My Little Eye", an elderly couple's overzealous attempt at neighborhood espionage leads them into a series of misadventures as they try to unmask a suspected spy living next door. WALTER: Margaret! I've cracked it, I've really cracked it this time! You know our neighbor, Mr. Davidson? Or at least that's what he says his name is. But I've found him out, once … [Read more...] about I Spy With My Little Eye