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
Dramatic
Common Ground
In this monologue from the play, "Common Ground" Emma, a passionate and outspoken teen activist, about 17 years old. She's in a community center, addressing Jake, a more laid-back and reluctant participant in the community service project. EMMA: Look, Jake, I get it. You don’t want to be here. You think this community project is a waste of time, just another box to check off … [Read more...] about Common Ground
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
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