In this dramatic monologue for teen girls from the play, "Long Goodbyes", Lucy sits cross-legged on the floor of her nearly empty bedroom, a worn-out stuffed animal in her lap. She speaks as if addressing the stuffed animal directly. LUCY: It’s just you and me now, isn’t it, Charlie? Everyone else is already downstairs, waiting. But I don’t think I’m ready to say goodbye … [Read more...] about Long Goodbyes
Dramatic Plays - 2 Women
Last Beginning
In this monologue from the play, "Last Beginning", Casey seeks answers from a difficult relationship. CASEY: You think I don't know I messed up? You think I don't wake up crying because of what I did to you? I can't go back and change it, so what do you want me to do now? How else can I punish myself, torture myself so you can feel better... If you can't get over it, … [Read more...] about Last Beginning
The Mall After Dark
In this monologue from the play, "The Mall After Dark", Ally tells her friend why she can't go back to the mall. Not after what happened. ALLY: I can't go to the mall anymore. Not without Kara... It hurts too much. I see other girls laughing and having fun and all I think about is how much fun Kara and I had there. And how we'll never be able to do that again. She loved … [Read more...] about The Mall After Dark
The Provider
In this monologue from the play, "The Provider", Laura is in an interrogation room being questioned by the police. LAURA: You see me as a criminal. A thief. A villain. But my family sees a provider, a role model. It's not easy coming from where I did. How the hell could you understand? You came from money. I came from food stamps. I only steal enough to eat and provide for … [Read more...] about The Provider
From Her Shadow
In this monologue from the play, "From Her Shadow", Claire resolves to break the cycle of her mother's unpredictable love as she embarks on her own journey of motherhood with her newborn daughter. CLAIRE: I know we don't talk much. I guess I never know what to say. I loved you, but you didn't treat me right. Not the way a mom's supposed to treat her daughter. I wish you … [Read more...] about From Her Shadow