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Basketball Therapy Monologue
Comedic monologue for young men by Gabriel Davis.
Excerpt: "I don't need therapy! I don't need to be here. I'm not insane, I'm Linsane. As in I've got "a condition" called Linsanity! And anyone in their right mind who has seen point guard Jeremy Lin do his thing on the basketball court would have it too!" View full monologue.
Un-Chatty Cathy Monologue
Comedic monologue for young women by Gabriel Davis. Read the full play in the collection 3-Short.
Excerpt: "Hello, hi … hello. I’m a, um, I’m … I’m Cathy. I’m … not a chatty Cathy. I’m sort of the inverse of that. An un-chatty Cathy. " View full monologue.
View abridged 2 min cut of the monologue on StageMilk.
Almost 16 Monologue
Comedic monologue for young women by Gabriel Davis.
Excerpt: "Dad, you will let me take the car myself. I’m going to be 16 in two weeks. Yeah, technically my learner’s permit requires you in the car with me … technically I have to wait two weeks to get my license …. " View full monologue.
12 Years Wise Monologue
Comedic monologue for young women by Gabriel Davis.
Excerpt: "I'm twelve. Yes, I'm only twelve. I don't know everything you do. But I need you to listen to me. Because I think I know something here.. " View full monologue.
There's No Place Like Oz Monologue
Comedic monologue for young women by Gabriel Davis
Excerpt: "Oh Toto, what were we thinking coming back here to Kansas? Sure, the first few days back were great. Auntie Em and Uncle Henry by my side, bringing me soup, all hugs and kisses and warmth ... But now that I’m fine … everything’s gone back to the way it was." View full monologue.
Candy Girl Monologue
Comedic monologue for teen girls by Gabriel Davis
Excerpt: "At lunch, I sat by those freshman populars. You know the ones, the salad eaters. One girl says, “My boyfriend keeps gifting me candy, it’s evil.” I say, “It can’t be evil, it’s a Mr. Goodbar!” Girl tosses the bar. I catch it, strip it of its wrapper, swallow it in one gulp. Jaws drop." View full monologue.
Pinball Eyes Monologue
Comedic monologue for teen girls by Gabriel Davis
Excerpt: "The salad eaters have accepted me. I know you don’t care. I know you think I’m selling out. But I am one with the salad eaters, the lettuce lovers, the kale connoisseurs. And I did it without sacrificing pizza." Read Pinball Eyes.
Scared Popular Monologue
Dramatic monologue for teen girls by Gabriel Davis
Excerpt: "But yesterday, without you, I stood in that cafeteria alone, clutching my tray like it was a life raft, looking around at this sea of fearful freshmen faces. Realizing that very same fear was rushing into me so fast, I was going to drown in it." Read Scared Popular.
Not Impressed Monologue
Seriocomic monologue for teen girls by Gabriel Davis
Excerpt: "I’m real, I’m not going to be ashamed of my body. Honestly, you guys shouldn’t be either. Your boyfriend gives you Mr. Goodbars because he knows that’s the kind you love. The only thing that’s evil is you can’t take a bite in front of these girls without feeling ashamed." Read Not Impressed.
More Monologues for Teens (May Have Royalty - Contact Author or Agent/Publisher for Rights)
What Theo Did Monologue.
A dramatic male monologue from the play Sometimes I Wake Up in the Middle of the Night by Debra Neff. Order the play.
Synopsis: A young man takes the stand in court and discusses witnessing a friend die. Click here to read monologue on google books
The Mayor's Wife Monologue
A comedic female monologue for teens from the play Most Likely To: The Senior Superlative Monologues by Michael Tester. If you are a high energy, spunky, character actress and comedienne with vocal range (few lines from various musicals are sung during the monologue), give this monologue a look.
Synopsis: A teenage character actress tries to break the mold and become a leading lady. Unfortunately, when the pressure is on during her audition, she chokes (in comical fashion) and must once again face being typecast in a minor ensemble role as the Mayor's Wife. Find the monologue on page 12 here.
The Acting Coach Approach: 48 Monologues for Kids and How to Master Them (Volume 1)
Original, active, funny and dramatic monologues! Also assists the actor so they get the most for their efforts. Each monologue is accompanied by a series of questions. The questions are designed to trigger the actor's imagination. Order the book.
Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors: 54 High-Quality Monologues for Kids & Teens
Original monologues created specifically for actors and acting students ages 7-14 and for the teachers, directors and acting coaches who work with them.
Written by award-winning New York City playwright Douglas M. Parker. Order the book.
Great Scenes and Monologues for Children (Young Actors Series)
A collection of monologues and scenes from familiar plays and books for young actors to perform. Order the book.
One on One: Playing with a Purpose - Monologues for Kids Ages 7-15 (Applause Acting)
Features over eighty-five monologues for ages 7 15. The anthology is drawn from classic repertory, Broadway shows, the work of Pulitzer Prize winning writers, plays from veteran and up-and-coming dramatists and even kids themselves! Order the book.
Actor's Choice: Monologues for Teens, Volume 2
Unlike other monologue books, the source of every monologue is easily accessible -- each play is available through the Playscripts website, where you can read nearly the entire published script online for free. Order the book.
Looking for more monologues for teens? Visit Ace-Your-Audition.com, StageMilk.com and TaraMeddaugh.com
Comedic monologue for young men by Gabriel Davis.
Excerpt: "I don't need therapy! I don't need to be here. I'm not insane, I'm Linsane. As in I've got "a condition" called Linsanity! And anyone in their right mind who has seen point guard Jeremy Lin do his thing on the basketball court would have it too!" View full monologue.
Un-Chatty Cathy Monologue
Comedic monologue for young women by Gabriel Davis. Read the full play in the collection 3-Short.
Excerpt: "Hello, hi … hello. I’m a, um, I’m … I’m Cathy. I’m … not a chatty Cathy. I’m sort of the inverse of that. An un-chatty Cathy. " View full monologue.
View abridged 2 min cut of the monologue on StageMilk.
Almost 16 Monologue
Comedic monologue for young women by Gabriel Davis.
Excerpt: "Dad, you will let me take the car myself. I’m going to be 16 in two weeks. Yeah, technically my learner’s permit requires you in the car with me … technically I have to wait two weeks to get my license …. " View full monologue.
12 Years Wise Monologue
Comedic monologue for young women by Gabriel Davis.
Excerpt: "I'm twelve. Yes, I'm only twelve. I don't know everything you do. But I need you to listen to me. Because I think I know something here.. " View full monologue.
There's No Place Like Oz Monologue
Comedic monologue for young women by Gabriel Davis
Excerpt: "Oh Toto, what were we thinking coming back here to Kansas? Sure, the first few days back were great. Auntie Em and Uncle Henry by my side, bringing me soup, all hugs and kisses and warmth ... But now that I’m fine … everything’s gone back to the way it was." View full monologue.
Candy Girl Monologue
Comedic monologue for teen girls by Gabriel Davis
Excerpt: "At lunch, I sat by those freshman populars. You know the ones, the salad eaters. One girl says, “My boyfriend keeps gifting me candy, it’s evil.” I say, “It can’t be evil, it’s a Mr. Goodbar!” Girl tosses the bar. I catch it, strip it of its wrapper, swallow it in one gulp. Jaws drop." View full monologue.
Pinball Eyes Monologue
Comedic monologue for teen girls by Gabriel Davis
Excerpt: "The salad eaters have accepted me. I know you don’t care. I know you think I’m selling out. But I am one with the salad eaters, the lettuce lovers, the kale connoisseurs. And I did it without sacrificing pizza." Read Pinball Eyes.
Scared Popular Monologue
Dramatic monologue for teen girls by Gabriel Davis
Excerpt: "But yesterday, without you, I stood in that cafeteria alone, clutching my tray like it was a life raft, looking around at this sea of fearful freshmen faces. Realizing that very same fear was rushing into me so fast, I was going to drown in it." Read Scared Popular.
Not Impressed Monologue
Seriocomic monologue for teen girls by Gabriel Davis
Excerpt: "I’m real, I’m not going to be ashamed of my body. Honestly, you guys shouldn’t be either. Your boyfriend gives you Mr. Goodbars because he knows that’s the kind you love. The only thing that’s evil is you can’t take a bite in front of these girls without feeling ashamed." Read Not Impressed.
More Monologues for Teens (May Have Royalty - Contact Author or Agent/Publisher for Rights)
What Theo Did Monologue.
A dramatic male monologue from the play Sometimes I Wake Up in the Middle of the Night by Debra Neff. Order the play.
Synopsis: A young man takes the stand in court and discusses witnessing a friend die. Click here to read monologue on google books
The Mayor's Wife Monologue
A comedic female monologue for teens from the play Most Likely To: The Senior Superlative Monologues by Michael Tester. If you are a high energy, spunky, character actress and comedienne with vocal range (few lines from various musicals are sung during the monologue), give this monologue a look.
Synopsis: A teenage character actress tries to break the mold and become a leading lady. Unfortunately, when the pressure is on during her audition, she chokes (in comical fashion) and must once again face being typecast in a minor ensemble role as the Mayor's Wife. Find the monologue on page 12 here.
The Acting Coach Approach: 48 Monologues for Kids and How to Master Them (Volume 1)
Original, active, funny and dramatic monologues! Also assists the actor so they get the most for their efforts. Each monologue is accompanied by a series of questions. The questions are designed to trigger the actor's imagination. Order the book.
Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors: 54 High-Quality Monologues for Kids & Teens
Original monologues created specifically for actors and acting students ages 7-14 and for the teachers, directors and acting coaches who work with them.
Written by award-winning New York City playwright Douglas M. Parker. Order the book.
Great Scenes and Monologues for Children (Young Actors Series)
A collection of monologues and scenes from familiar plays and books for young actors to perform. Order the book.
One on One: Playing with a Purpose - Monologues for Kids Ages 7-15 (Applause Acting)
Features over eighty-five monologues for ages 7 15. The anthology is drawn from classic repertory, Broadway shows, the work of Pulitzer Prize winning writers, plays from veteran and up-and-coming dramatists and even kids themselves! Order the book.
Actor's Choice: Monologues for Teens, Volume 2
Unlike other monologue books, the source of every monologue is easily accessible -- each play is available through the Playscripts website, where you can read nearly the entire published script online for free. Order the book.
Looking for more monologues for teens? Visit Ace-Your-Audition.com, StageMilk.com and TaraMeddaugh.com