In this monologue from the play, "This Place Without You", Lena, 24, is a waitress in a struggling Detroit diner. She confronts her father about abandoning the family. LENA: You think it’s that easy? Just walk back in here and say, “I’m sorry”? Like those two words are some kind of magic spell, and all the broken pieces just snap back together? Do you even know how many … [Read more...] about This Place Without You
Dramatic Plays - 1 Woman, 1 Man
Many Worlds
In this monologue from the play, "Many Worlds", Sharon muses to her partner about alternate versions of their reality. SHARON: You know the theory, right? The many worlds thing? Where every choice we make splits reality into a new branch. So somewhere out there, there’s another version of us. One where I didn’t storm out last night. One where you didn’t raise your voice.I … [Read more...] about Many Worlds
Red Sky Morning
In this dramatic monologue for women from the play, "Red Sky Morning", Elaine (30s-50s), a fisherwoman, laments to her crew about losing her husband at sea and the struggles of carrying on his legacy. ELAINE: You think I don’t ask myself every day why I’m still out here? Why I drag myself out of bed before the sun, pull these nets, cut my hands raw against the salt and the … [Read more...] about Red Sky Morning
For The Love Of…
In this comedic monologue for young women from the play, "For The Love Of...", Natalie breaks up with her boyfriend, Chad. At least, that's what we think she's doing. (At the end, we see her talking to a mirror.) NATALIE: It’s not me—it’s DEFINITELY you. Let’s just start with the socks and sandals. I mean, is this a fashion statement or a cry for help? Because honestly, it’s … [Read more...] about For The Love Of…
The Edge of Us
In this dramatic monologue from the play, "The Edge of Us", a woman confronts her partner about their constant fights and her breaking point. SHELLY: Every argument, every slam of the door, every goddamn silent treatment—it chips away at me. You don’t see it, but it does. Every time you raise your voice, every time you walk away without a word, I feel another piece of me … [Read more...] about The Edge of Us