In this monologue from the play, "That's An Order", James, a veteran in his 40s, grappling with the aftermath of his service in a recent conflict, confesses to another war veteran, Aaqel, how he feels about the war and his part in it. JAMES: War. It’s a machine. A cold, heartless machine. And you and I were nothing but cogs in it. Pawns moved across a chessboard by hands … [Read more...] about That’s An Order
Monologues
Rhyme or Reason
In this monologue from the play "Rhyme or Reason", Maddie tries to locate her lost friend, Jenna, by speaking to a festival staff member at the Lost and Found. MADDIE: Hi! Yeah, so I’m in a bit of a pickle. My friend, Jenna – she’s about yay-high, wearing a shirt that screams 'I love the 80s' louder than a boombox – she’s missing. Well, not missing-missing. We just got … [Read more...] about Rhyme or Reason
Ghost Hunters
In this monologue from the comedic play, "Ghost Hunters", Alex, a logical, scientifically-minded individual who, during a harrowing encounter with a ghost during a ghost-hunting adventure, grapples with his skepticism and fear, challenging his own beliefs in the face of the supernatural. ALEX: No, no, no! This can't be happening. Ghosts, spirits... they're just fairy tales, … [Read more...] about Ghost Hunters
The Final Game
In "The Final Game," former tennis rivals Jamie and Mia confront their complex past and evolving friendship, revisiting old memories and unspoken emotions in a reunion that challenges and redefines their understanding of victory and defeat. MIA: So, this is it? You lose one match and the world falls apart? Do you have any idea how many times I stood where you are now? How … [Read more...] about The Final Game
The Dance
In this monologue from the play, "The Dance", Lucas, a middle school boy, makes a confession to Zoe. LUCAS: Hey, Zoe. So, um, there's something I've been wanting to tell you. It’s kind of hard to say because, well, I’m not really good at this stuff. But here goes. I think you’re really cool. Like, not just because everyone thinks so, but because you actually are. You … [Read more...] about The Dance