In this monologue from the play, "Artsy", Tyler, a college student, defends his controversial art project to his skeptical professor, Darcy. TYLER: What is art?! You think it belongs to the famous few? The Picasso's? The Warhol's? The Michelangelo's? That's bullsh't. Art belongs to all of us. It's the elites like you who want to take it away, to take it off the streets … [Read more...] about Artsy
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Beyond the Curve
In this monologue from the play, "Beyond the Curve", Brett tells his school guidance counselor what he really thinks of school. BRETT: School's a waste of time. How is sitting around for eight hours a day, listening to old people talk, and taking stupid tests supposed to train me for a good life? No one remembers anything they study anyway. In a couple years it'll all be … [Read more...] about Beyond the Curve
Lemon Candy
In this monologue from the play, "Lemon Candy", Adam confesses to Evie his true feelings. ADAM: ...I like you. More than as a friend. And I'm sorry. When we started hanging out, I didn't want it to be like this. If I could change how I feel, I would. Because I know what you say next will change both our lives: either we'll be together, or fade away as friends. I hate the … [Read more...] about Lemon Candy
Bright Lights
In this monologue from the play, "Bright Lights", Anna reflects on leaving her small hometown for the big city. ANNA: Nobody knows me here. I could walk down the street, and no one would recognize or stop me. Not like where I'm from. (beat) I had a bar I went to. McCorley's. It was like Cheers, everyone knew my name. You just don't get that here. And I don't know if I want … [Read more...] about Bright Lights
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