Monologues: Comic
In order of age
“The Princess”
Female. Age range: 3-4. Plays about 1 minute.
Short and spunky, this is the perfect monologue for a brand new little actress.
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“Barefoot Ballerina”
Female. Age range: 3-6. Plays about 1 minute.
What is a little ballerina to do when her puppy eats her dance shoes?
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"Letter to the Tooth Fairy" 
Male or Female. Age range: 3-6. Plays about 1 minute.
A young child offers some advice to the Tooth Fairy. Cute and loaded with personality.
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"Pet Detective"
Male. Age range: 4-7. Plays about 1 minute.
A young boy discovers what he wants to be when he grows up. Cute and funny, this is a great showcase for an actor who is comfortable with physical movement and good at facial expressions.
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“How to Stop the Giggles”
Choose male or female. Age range: 4-8. Plays about 1 minute.
A young child ponders how to stop giggling.
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“My Great Adventure”
Male or Female. Age range: 5-8. Plays about 1 minute.
A young child faces one of their biggest adventures; the first day of school.
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“An Orphan’s Life”
Female. Age range: 5-9. Plays about 1 minute.
Peek inside the life of one of the “other” orphans from Annie as she cleans and dreams of a better life.
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“The Prince”
Male. Age span 5-9. Plays about 1 minute.
An adorable monologue for a spunky young actor to demonstrate his comedic flair and vocal range. The Prince gives young boys a chance to be brave, bold and very noticeable.
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“A Star is Born”
Female. Age range: 5-9. Plays about 1 minute.
After considering her career options, a young girl decides that being a star is the life for her. Cute, funny and loaded with personality, this monologue says “Hey look at me!”
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"Man of the House"
Male. Age range: 7-12. Plays about 1 minute.
Man of the House? Does that mean shaving? Driving? A young boy tries to imagine what his life is going to be like as the Man of the house. This monologue is a great showcase for a boy with lots of personality and great facial expressions.
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“Elfspeak”
Male or Female. Age range: 8-14. Plays about 1½ minutes.
A sassy, spunky elf describes their life in this comedic monologue.
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“Bus Stop”
Male or Female. Age range: 8-14. Plays about 1½ minutes.
While waiting for a bus, a school child meets some “crazy” characters. Spunky and very funny, this monologue lets an actor use their face and body to shine in an audition.
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“A Diva’s Life”
Female. Age range: 6-12. Plays about 1½ minutes.
The perfect monologue for the girl who wants to be noticed. Very funny with a chance to demonstrate a wide range of acting abilities.
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“YouTube Diva”
Female. Age range: 6-12. Plays about 1½ minutes.
In this monologue a girl decides that becoming a YouTube star is the perfect path to fame. This hip, funny monologue gives will catch the eye of every director and give a young actress a chance to demonstrate a wide range of acting abilities.
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"Dancing Diva"
Female. Age range: 8-14. Plays about 1½ minutes.
A Diva's life is never easy. Especially when you are a Dancing Diva. This monologue offers an actress a chance to show spunk and attitude as she describes her life as a dancing diva. Dance skills are a plus but not necessary to perform this monologue. Fun, sassy and brimming with attitude.
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“Fairy Tale Tomboy”
Female. Age range: 6-12. Plays about 1½ minutes.
Getting married and living “happily ever after” is not for this Fairy Tale Princess. Spunky and perky, this monologue gives a young actress the opportunity to stand out from the crowd and be noticed.
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“Vacation”
Male or Female. Age range: 8-12. Plays about 1½ minutes.
Non-stop comedy reigns as a school child describes an "interesting" summer vacation. Dramatic and sassy, this monologue is loaded with personality.
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“Acting Class Lessons”
Male or female. Age range: 8-14. Plays about 2 ½ - 3 minutes.
A student describes the joys of taking acting lessons, with character demonstrations and emotional choices that range from ecstatically happy to heartbroken.
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"Opening Night"
Female. Age range: 10-14. Plays about 1 minute.
After auditioning over and over, a girl finally lands a role and faces her first Opening Night. This unique monologue includes tiny snippets of famous roles, offering a young actress a chance to display a wide range of talent. Perky and full of emotion, "Opening Night" gives an actress a chance to sparkle on stage.
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"Perfect Birthday"
Female. Age range: 10-14. Plays about 1 ½ minutes.
It's not easy to plan the perfect birthday party. This delightful monologue is a comedy showcase that allows a confident actress to demonstrate a wide range of comedic skills.
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“Package Delivery”
Male or Female. Age range: 10-16. Plays about 2 minutes.
Delivering has never been this complicated as a frustrated UPS worker tries to deliver a package.
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"Blogger"
Female. Age range: 10-16. Plays about 1½ minutes.
This monologue, about a girl who decides to start a video blog, gives an actress a chance to show a wide range of voice levels and facial expressions. Perfect for a drama diva who wants the chance to stand out from the crowd.
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"The Secret Life of a Teenage Spy"
Male. Age range: 12-16. Plays about 1 ½ minutes.
The glamorous life of a spy? Hah! This hilarious monologue will get your son noticed! Perfect for a boy who loves to move and use his body.
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“The World's Greatest Spokesperson ”
Female. Age range: 12-16. Plays about 1 ½ - 2 minutes.
A disastrous interview leads to hilarious results as a teenager describes her humiliating adventures.
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