SHORT MONOLOGUES FOR ACTING CLASSES

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Destiny, a former child soldier in Liberia, has come to the United States as an undocumented refugee, They wondered aloud who belonged to those people. It was me. I should have said so. I should have said that my mother took an extra shift so I could have a new coat every year.

She won’t go speechless! Show your power in this mini monologue where Jasmine stands up to Hakim. She shows that tears can be a sign of strength.” 2. “Stargirl” (2020): Stargirl

The language in [this monologue] can be challenging, so it may require a dictionary nearby for the first read-through. But if you’re a headstrong, independent actor and looking for a character to showcase that, you may be the perfect witch to play her.” 5. “Romeo and Juliet”: Romeo What does a girl have to do these days? Maybe if I just vomited on myself the guy would walk the other way but I bet even then, I’d get, “The way you vomit on yourself is just so, so delightful.” This refusal of the child catalyzes her recollection of what happened to her own baby when she was a child soldier. even though I was, um, scared, and . . . didn’t have my medication . . . Just kind of f***ed up, and selfish. ( beat) A funny and endearing monologue from Olive’s mother, Rosemary, on how much she loves her children no matter what and accepts them however they are. Perfect for parent auditions as well as comedy.

Brianna is a young woman who won’t give any guy permission to go any further than she would ever allow when it comes to attraction. Regina George: I’m going to forgive you. Because I’m on a lot of pain medication right now. You know I died for 15 seconds, right? Spoiler alert: Heaven looks like a really nice hotel in Miami. When I woke up in the street, all I could see was my mom’s face and Gretchen’s big face looking down at me. And they looked so surprised. Not even sad—just, like, surprised that I could be bleeding. Like they forgot I was a human person. I’ve actually been a human person this whole time. I know I was harsh. And people say I’m a bitch. But you know what they would call me if I was a boy? “Reginald.” That’s what my mom was gonna name me if I was a boy, so honestly, I’d rather be “bitch.” “The Incredibles”this affliction of love, and has never let go of me since, but kept on growing. I’ve lived next door to you all the days of my life, then, pitiful) Just look what it’s done to you. ( Dolores touches his face, almost affectionate). One day you will perish. WHO CARES WHAT PSYCHIATRISTS WRITE ON WALLS? (moves to Fale, jabs him with a finger) You think I told her about the Army of the 12 Monkeys? Impossible! Know why, you pathetically ineffectual and pusillanimous “pretend-friend-to-animals”?! I’ll tell you why: because when I had anything to do with her six years ago, there was no such thing — I hadn’t even thought of it yet! There are some amazing movie monologues that are great to work on as actors. Even if it’s just for a bit of fun, learn one of these monologues below and enjoy… Male Monologues from Movies Whiplash The confusion of this character is both hilarious and endearing as he tries to convince Charlotte, a girl who doesn’t know him particularly well, that they should ‘be like boyfriend and girlfriend or something.’” 6. “From Up Here” by Liz Flahive

I hope you’re not suggesting I’m marrying your father for his money. Now you listen and listen good. I’m marrying your father in two weeks whether you like it or not. So I suggest you do not tangle with me anymore. You’re in way over your head. Is that clear?

The strong conflict gives young actors the freedom to play heightened emotions, which, coupled with the complex relationship between Blanch and her husband, makes this monologue a great challenge for any girl looking to expand her acting horizons.” 2. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: Helena But then I look down. And the minute I do… everything changes. There I am… I’m floating, high above the earth, nothing can touch me, right? I’m free and I’m safe and it hits me, just like that… I’m completely, utterly, alone. I don’t think it matters. Eventually, it becomes you —that part of you that gives you a reason to wake up and breathe every day. Beat.) We have the talks. The talks about . . . About degrees of progress . . . about long-term improvement and adaptive skills for the real world and all that sh*t. Every part of me I could find to give you. And upstairs in that room . . . with the darkness falling in on me . . . I gave everything I had to try and erase the doubt that you wasn’t the finest man in the world, and wherever you was going . . . I wanted to be there with you. ’Cause you was my husband. ’Cause that’s the only way I was gonna survive as your wife. You always talking about what you give . . . and what you don’t have to give. But you take too. You take . . . and don’t even know nobody’s giving!

But Will’s breathing is now gone. In its place… ANOTHER SOUND. GUTTURAL. INHUMAN. Shifting in pitch.

And I say this at our meetings, and they are all very supportive, but the fire only goes down a little bit. Every day, all day. His touch felt like love or as close to it as I could imagine. His touch stayed with me long after the pain had gone and I longed for it. I don’t really get what you’re upset about. I thought we had a really good time together and I was actually in a fairly Up state of mind for once.