In "Cross the Tracks and Never Look Back," Jenna, a young woman, grapples with her desire for adventure and self-discovery, challenging the expectations of her small town as she embarks on a journey to explore the world beyond its borders and write her own story. JENNA: I'm not staying in this town forever. Not like you. I'm getting out of here. I can't just stand still … [Read more...] about Cross the Tracks and Never Look Back
Dramatic Plays - 2 Women
Beneath the Cloud
In this monologue from the play, "Beneath the Cloud", Lindsay shares with her therapist what she's been feeling lately. LINDSAY: You ask me how I am, and I always lie. 'I'm fine.' But I'm not. I'm f'cked up. You don't even know. I know it's like your job to know, or whatever. But I'm like one of those cartoons where the cloud always follows them around. Just to get here, to … [Read more...] about Beneath the Cloud
The Rose and the Oak Tree
In this monologue from the play, "The Rose and the Oak Tree", Evelyn is visited by her estranged daughter. EVELYN: The wind is my friend, she whispers sweet nothings in my ear. Don't look at me like that. I find more comfort in my garden than in the company of friends or a lover. The lilies, they understand me. They don't spread rumors about me. The roses bloom tall and … [Read more...] about The Rose and the Oak Tree
Wired
In this monologue from the play, "Wired", Claire confronts her mom. CLAIRE: It's like you never really knew me. You never really saw me. You never noticed how I'm different than everyone else? The way I dress? What I watch? How I can't f'cking stand other people? You're so f'ckin oblivious. At least when dad was here he noticed things. He tried to understand me. But you? You … [Read more...] about Wired
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