Ma Raineys Black Bottom by August Wilson (US/UK)(Drama / 2f, 8m)It's 1927 in a rundown studio in Chicago where Ma Rainey is recording new sides of old favorites. Unfortunately, they hate each other. If Liz can keep this talented yet volatile young star in line, she just might end up making not only his career, but her own as well. What if. Thank you for your submission. Bring these stories to your community start exploring below! But the majority? "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" is a musical comedy with a book by John Gordon and music and lyrics by Clark Gesner. Single Black Female by Lisa. Last Dance by Marsha Norman (US)(Comedy / 2f, 2m) Claiming that she is tired of love, an aging but still beautiful poet from the American South who now lives on the coast of France has decided to give away her young lover. She has a strong East London accent and using a plethora colloquialisms she rattles on her opinions of those around her in this daily ritual that she clearly thrives on. Grace, a feisty 90-year-old cancer patient, has checked herself out of the hospital and returned to her beloved homestead cottage to die alone. After everyone gets straightened out romantically, Vandergelder finds himself affianced to the astute Dolly Levi herself. 5 Storytelling Improv Games to Improve Actors' Skills, 'Given Circumstances' Activity for Student Actors, 3 Music-Based Improv Games for Young Actors, Anne Raleigh's Monologue From 'God of Carnage', Dotty Otley's Monologue From 'Noises Off', Eva Adler's Monologue From 'The American Plan', Lucy Van Pelt's Monologue From 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown', Suzanne's Monologue From 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile', M.A. Its getting late and I have to feed the lion at six.. Dont waste your time. ANNA: I s'pose if I tried to tell you I wasn't- that- no more you'd believe me, wouldn't you? Modern concerns and romantic entanglements clash on the battlefield and on the ramparts of Nottingham Castle. Mrs. Clackett has just answered the phone. This list includes dramatic and comedic pieces as well as classical & contemporary time periods. %PDF-1.5 Five different women named Betty collide at the intersection of anger, sex, and the Thea-Tah.. Taraji P. Henson's exasperated monologue in Hidden Figures is really the most memorable scene in the film, and the moment the audience has been waiting for. I Ate the Divorce Papers - Comedic Monologue, Female Excerpt: "I ate them. She is sick and tired of the men in the pub bragging about their accomplishments, and she challenges every man to combat to prove their mettle (through a few lewd comments and taunts). 8 of the Best Monologues for Women Who Speak Their Mind She speaks with mounting urgency) Oh, Mama, just look at me one minute as though you really saw me. Theres a troupe of wild baboons in Africa, you can Google this, where a tragedy killed off most of the males, leaving all the girl monkeys in charge. Boy Willie tries to persuade his stubborn sister that the past is past, but she is more formidable than he anticipated. He has just berated her for wanting privacy and for selfishly considering an abortion which prompts this cathartic release of honesty from Siomara. He has an opportunity to buy some land down-home, but he has to come up with the money right quick. Jess soon realizes that things at home have changed even more than she has. Requiem for a Dream is a tough movie to watch, but this scene is particularly wrenching. (This monologue contains adult language and themes.). And for the sexism of these chauvinist drivers? Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. An email redemption code has been sent to the receiver. A key quote is included with each recommendation, but you'll need to review the scene and play for context and to determine whether the selection's length will fit your needs. ', Martin's calls are not being returned by the powerful Broadway magnates capable of getting this play to the Great White Way. There are also several of the most popular American plays in the history of stage represented on this list of female monologues. Here, in this play about workplace bullying and competition, Isobel belittles a male character. She befriends Malik, who promises a bright future, and Keera, whose evangelical leanings inspire Annie in a way her young parents have not been able to do. Why shouldnt he talk to himself? Legends! The Younger familys heroic struggle to retain dignity in a harsh and changing world is a searing and timeless document of hope and inspiration. 35 Monologues for Teens: Dramatic, Comedic, and Shakespearean - Backstage Things are changing. endobj Spoiler alert, you will absolutely need tissues to make your way down the list, though theyre not all sad; more humorous speeches have also been included, to ensure you don't start sobbing at your desk. The boys have been mostly in charge of the world for a long time now, and look at it. The failed marriages, the suicide attempts, and the addictions are all behind her. In this monologue, Elizabeth address God himself to explain to him how much it meant to have her grandmothers company, and repudiates him for what he has done. B. Thompson (US/UK)(Dramatic Comedy / 2f)A two-woman show with rapid-fire comic vignettes that explore the lives of thirty-something African American middle-class women in urban America as they search for love, clothes, and dignity in a world that fails to recognize them amongst a parade of stereotypical images. The tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama. and Mama's sunflowers. And the result was AMAZE-BALLS. Summer And Smoke 7. A remarkably powerful and compassionate portrait of a contemporary American woman striving for grace. Lists for anyone trying to break into showbiz or hone their craft. He works for a company thirty six years this March, opens up unheard-of territories to their trademark, and now in his old age they take his salary away. Jenny has not been herself lately. Adjacent to the doctor's laboratory, his young and energetic wife tries to tend to their newborn daughter and wonders exactly what is going on in the next room. Its because, well, she noticed that Rebecca is looking prettier, wearing better clothes, and she even made a boy laugh. 1 0 obj Dramatic onscreen monologues arent just catnip for the Oscars. . He came to me for help. Will Martin be able to resolve this titanic dilemma? Catherine is a reporter with a firm grasp of both toughness and humor. Marjorie Prime by Jordan Harrison (US/UK)(Drama / 2f, 2m)Its the age of artificial intelligence, and 85-year-old Marjorie a jumble of disparate, fading memories has a handsome new companion whos programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. Step 1: Select the amount you would like to purchase: Step 2: Send a customized personal message. (pause, looking desperate because she has received no answer. In this one moment, she explains why Wall Street guys who come into the strip club deserve to be conned. World peace, world peace. While embodying a variety of characters, the girlfriends discuss the absurdities of interracial dating, the lure of recreational shopping, and the merits of college reunions for bolstering ones self-esteem. Agnes of God by John Pielmeier (US/UK)(Drama/ 3f)Summoned to a convent, Dr. Martha Livingstone, a court-appointed psychiatrist, is charged with assessing the sanity of a novice accused of murdering her newborn. You know damn well tomorrow youd be back behind that counter opening clams and praying to Christ Id never come back in your restaurant. Equally impressive? When they invite Pip and her two male partners, discussion turns to action and the exploration of unexplored desire turns animalistic, and then Janes daughter sees it all. Jonathan, who generally lacks morals and has always been favored over his brother, has been enthusiastically at Jennys curtails. King Liz by Fernanda Coppel (US/UK)(Drama / 3fm, 3m)Sports agent Liz Rico has money and an elite client roster but a woman in a mans industry has to fight to stay on top. In the UK/Europe, click here. Upon learning of his heritage, the romance cannot be allowed. It is a charming tale about what happens when lovers share a stage kissor when actors share a real one. In this play spanning 30 years and six presidential administrations, Hester Ferris throws Georgetown dinner parties that can change the course of Washingtons politics. The present. I'm grown up. Dolly subsequently becomes involved with two of Vandergelder's clerks, several lovely ladies, and the headwaiter at an expensive restaurant where this swift farce runs headlong into hilarious complications. And yeah, we girls get some middle management positions, a few leadership roles here and there. The fight must go on. This beautiful young woman is Wills greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. a\{=d?{:P\LR:0kBpedX36"3)IApP&3:8RWhMPx-L`x t[/xMk6M v[EQ6, "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" is a comedy by Steve Martin that premiered in 1993 at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theater. And it was good for the boys! ), In a courtroom, public defense lawyer Samantha Sam Burgess is defending her client Edward who is charged with the murder of his wife. So what idiot saw the average boys room and said, This looks good! This riveting play is an epic tale told through an unexpected and remarkable perspective. Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl (US/UK)(Dramatic Comedy / 2f, 5m)Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. Catherine is a reporter with a firm grasp of both toughness and humor. You have successfully purchased store credit. The boys are left to contend with Grandma, with Bella and her secret romance, and with Louie, her brother, a small-time hoodlum in a strange new world called Yonkers. Amy Adams 'Junebug'. In this scene, Charlie Brown's nemesis, Lucy Van Pelt, is explaining to her younger brother, Linus, what Charlie Brown looks like. Instead of resolving the situation, the couples begin to bicker about themselves and their views on race, sexuality, technology, and gender. Single Black Female by Lisa. endobj In this monologue she is speaking to the the memory of her ex-husband Sebastian and gives him the analogy of high fructose corn syrup versus natural, homemade ketchup to illustrate how a good woman (like her) is the real deal and deserves to be treated as such. Happy Days by Samuel Beckett (US/UK)(Drama / 1f, 1m)Winnie is embedded waist-deep in a low mound under the blazing sunlight and is awoken by the sound of a bell. In this richly spare, wondrous new play, Jordan Harrison explores the mysteries of human identity and the limits if any of what technology can replace. (Dramatic, 20s 40s) When two actors with a history are thrown together as romantic leads in a forgotten 1930s melodrama, they quickly lose touch with reality as the story onstage follows them offstage. You soul-searching, finger-smelling, hypocritical son of a bitch! A monologue from the play by Molire NOTE: This monologue is reprinted from The Dramatic Works of Molire. What would you have done if I came in here all fluttery and blushing and Ooh, Mr Cashman, dont put your hand there, Im a married woman? The scientist who studies them Dr. Sapolsky found these monkeys have none of the stress related issues of regular monkeys. The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder (US/UK)(Comedy / 4f, 4m)Meet George and Maggie Antrobus of Excelsior, New Jersey, a suburban commuter-town couple (married for 5,000 years); the two Antrobus children, Gladys (perfect in every way, of course) and Henry (who likes to throw rocks and was formerly known as Cain); and their garrulous maid, Sabina (the eternal seductress), who takes it upon herself to break out of character and interrupt the course of the drama at every opportunity (I dont understand a word of this play!). After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Cories loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic, Velasco, where everything that can go wrong, does. But as Sharon begins to uncover Robyns secrets, they encourage her own deep-seated desire to transform her life completely. But its time for mean-girl Kelly to let Rebecca down easy. (And bonus points for how it cements the movies brilliant inversion of Shakespeares The Taming of the Shrew.). A hilarious evisceration of the blind eye we all turn to climate change and the bacchanalian catharsis that awaits us, even in our own backyards. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story. If you cant taste it, touch it or smell it, forget it! She has been drinking and leading on her husbands brother Jonathan to believe she will leave her husband for him.