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. Like, … [Read more...] about Potlucky
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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 hope.‘If you … [Read more...] about Mommy Dearest’s Memoirs
Unidentified Feelings
In this monologue from the play, "Unidentified Feelings", Jamie speaks at their first alien abduction survivors’ meeting.JAMIE: Hi. My name is Jamie, and... I was abducted. (beat) I don’t know how this usually goes. Do I start with the bright light? The tractor beam? Or the weird questions? It started with this noise. Outside my window. Like... like a chainsaw and a karaoke … [Read more...] about Unidentified Feelings
Spilled Milk
In this comedic monologue for men from the play, "Spilled Milk" Oliver, a job applicant, nervously answers questions at a job interview. OLIVER: So, uh, you want to know about my strengths. Sure. Um… I’m very good at… not crying in public. I think that’s a skill, right? Like, just yesterday, this guy cut in front of me at Starbucks—he ordered a latte with oat milk, by the way, … [Read more...] about Spilled Milk
Overshare
In this monologue from the play, "Overshare", Ms. Kelly stands at the front of the classroom, chalk in hand, trying to keep the lesson on track, but her mind keeps wandering.MS. KELLY:Okay, class, today we’re going to learn about… oh, um, sorry, I just got a text from someone… Anyway, today we’re going to learn about fractions! Does anyone know what a fraction is? (pauses) … [Read more...] about Overshare