Dramatic

HENRY VI – Young Clifford cries over his father’s body. Dramatic Monologue for Teen/Young Adult Male Actor. 2 Min. YOUNG CLIFFORD Shame and confusion! all is on the rout; Fear frames disorder, and disorder wounds Where it should guard. O war, ...

THE GLASS MENAGERIE – Tom works at a shoe warehouse to support his family but is frustrated by his job and aspires to be a poet. 1-2 min. TOM: What do you think I’m at? Aren’t I supposed to have any patience ...

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE – Blanche makes a grim confession about her past. Dramatic monologue ideal for Adult Female Actresses. 3-4 Min. BLANCHE: I loved someone, too, and the person I loved I lost. He was a boy, just a ...

“Come for the party” From the Film “The Great Gatsby.” Nick introduces the Gatsby party phenomenon. Dramatic monologue ideal for Adult Male Actors. 1-2 Min.  Written by: Baz Luhrmann and Craig Pearce; also F. Scott Fitzgerald NICK: There was music from ...

“While I was institutionalized” From the Film “12 Monkeys.” Jeffrey tries to explain to the other patients what he’s gone through. Dramatic monologue for Adult Male. 2-3 Min. Written by: Chris Marker, David Webb Peoples, and Janet Peoples JEFFREY: WHO CARES ...

“I’m not even a teacher” From the Film “School of Rock.” Dewey apologizes to the school for pretending to be a teacher. Dramedy monologue for Adult Male Actors. 1-2 Min.  Written by: Mike White DEWEY: I’m not Melvin Schneebly. I’m ...

“I was a late bloomer” from the film “UP IN THE AIR” Ryan relives a near death experience and what it taught him. Dramatic monologue for adult male. 1-2 min.  Writer: Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner RYAN: I was a late ...

ION – Ion is concerned about moving to Athens. Dramatic Monologue For Teen/Young Adult Male Actor. 2-3 Min. ION Far other things appear when nigh, than seen At distance. I indeed embrace my fortune, In thee my father found. But hear ...

FUN HOME – Alison reacts to her father’s response to her coming-out letter. Dramatic/Comedic Monologue For Teen Female Actor. 1-2 Min. MEDIUM ALISON: (reading) “Dear Al, big week at Fun Home. Couple of kids from Lock Haven wrapped their car ...

AS YOU LIKE IT – Orlando laments about his life. Dramatic Monologue For Teen/Young Adult Male Actor. 1-2 Min. ORLANDO As I remember, Adam, it was upon this fashion bequeathed me by will but poor a thousand crowns, and, as thou ...

AMERICAN HORROR STORY – Violet talks to Ben about school and about Vivien. Dramatic Monologue For Teen Female Actor. 1 Min. VIOLET: I don’t like school. It’s boring and they bully me. That is so you. Some kids say they’re bullied and ...

AMERICAN HORROR STORY – Vivien questions her sanity. Dramatic Monologue For Teen/Young Adult Female Actor. 1 Min. VIVIEN: It’s my own fault. I read labels on everything and then when it really counted, I just didn’t. I just followed directions blindly. My ...

“Can we not do this please?” from the film “BIRDMAN” Riggan produces a play to revive his career. Dramatic Monologue for Male Teen/Young Adult Actors. 1-2 Min. Written by: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Nicolas Giacobone, Armando Bo, and Alexander Dinelaris SAM: ...

“It’s great to meet you, really.” from the film “500 DAYS OF SUMMER” Tom tries to explain to Alison why he’s not ready to date her. Dramatic Monologue ideal for Adult Male Actors. 1-2 Min.  Written by: Scott Neustadter and ...

“Nothing’s perfect, Benjamin” from the film “The Graduate” – Elaine opens up to Ben. Dramatic monologue ideal for Adult Female Actresses. 1-2 Min.  Written by Calder Willingham & Buck Henry ELAINE: Well nothing’s perfect Benjamin. I wish my mother didn’t drink so ...

“You’re not going to tell me who I have to love” from the film “The Notebook” – Allie argues with her parents about Noah. Dramatic Monologue ideal for Late Teens/ Early 20s Female Actresses. 1-2 Min. Written by Jeremy Levin ALLIE: ...

“We live in the trenches” From the Film “All Quiet on the Western Front” – Paul’s speech on the harsh reality of war. Dramatic Monologue For Teen Male. 2-3 Min. Written by: Lewis Milestone, George Abbott, et al. PAUL BAUMER: “I can’t ...

13 REASONS WHY – Justin tells Jess he almost killed himself. Dramatic Monologue for Teen Male Actor. 1 Min. Justin Foley: “I have to talk to you. Jess…please. I… I’ve been walking around all night. I’ve got no place to leave, ...

“Waiting for rain in a drought” from the film “A Cinderella Story” – Sam tells Austin to take a hike. Dramatic Monologue For Teen Female Actor. 1 – 2 Min. Written by Leigh Dunlap SAM: No, you listen. You turned out to ...

“Make a little room” from the film “Freaky Friday” – Anna raises a toast commemorating her late dad and welcoming her new stepfather. Dramatic Monologue For Teen Female Actor. 1-2 Min. Written by Heather Hatch & Leslie Dixon   ANNA: Uh, ...