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 for school, right? But for me, it’s different. This isn’t just a project; it’s a chance to make a difference, to actually do something about the problems we see every day. I know we’re like oil and water, you and I. I’m all about rallies and petitions, and you… you’d rather be anywhere but here. But that’s exactly why we need to work together. We see the world differently, Jake. And that’s not a bad thing. It’s… it’s actually kind of powerful, you know? You see things I don’t, and I… well, maybe I can open your eyes to things you’ve never considered. We don’t have to be best friends, but we can learn from each other. We can find a middle ground. I’m not asking you to suddenly become Mr. Activist. All I’m asking is that you give this a chance. Give me a chance to show you why this matters to me, to us, to our community. Who knows, you might actually find something here that resonates with you. We’re stuck with each other for this project, Jake. But maybe, just maybe, we can make it something worthwhile. Something we can both be proud of. So, what do you say? Are you in?
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