In this monologue for young men from the play, "The Lovers, The Dreamers, and Me", Tim tells his father that he's not going to take over the family business. TIM: I'm meant for more than this! I don't want to be like you. I don't care about the family business. I never did. It was YOUR dream. Why can't you let me have my own? And don't say you you want me to now. I know how … [Read more...] about The Lovers, The Dreamers, and Me
Dramatic Plays - 2 Men
Outside the Lines
In this monologue from the play, "Outside the Lines", Don, a man overshadowed by his artist brother's clear sense of purpose, embarks on a raw and real journey of self-discovery to find his own identity and passion in life. DON: I don't know who I am! You always knew who you were. I'm tired of being the reliable one. Is this all my life is supposed to be? You don't have much … [Read more...] about Outside the Lines
The Space That’s Left
In this monologue from the play, "The Space That's Left", Alex, a 16-year-old boy, stands in front of his mother's grave. ALEX: You know, they say I should talk to you. Like it’s gonna make me feel better or something. But how can I talk to a gravestone? (Kicks at the dirt) You’re not even here. You left me. Left me with him. I’m mad, Mom. So freaking mad at you. For … [Read more...] about The Space That’s Left
The Ghosts at Sea
In this monologue from the play, "The Ghosts at Sea", Sam tries to convince his younger friend to take a different path. SAM: I'm just trying to warn you. Water erodes everything. Being out here, you might like the view, but as you get older... I just don't want you to live with the regrets I have. Celia, she... put up with it for far too long. I always told her I'd put in … [Read more...] about The Ghosts at Sea
Like Father Like Son
In this monologue from the play, "Like Father Like Son", Tom and Dan, two new expectant fathers, share their fears and hopes over this big change in their lives. TOM: My wife, she's in there... soon, I'll meet my son. It doesn't feel real yet. Like I'm sleepwalking. I don't know how I'm supposed to feel. I thought I knew how to live life, and I did for me, with Emily, but … [Read more...] about Like Father Like Son