Monologues: Dramatic
In order of age
“Moving Day”
Female. Aged 5-8. Plays about 1 minute.
The difficulties of leaving your home and moving away are showcased in this emotional monologue.
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“Bedtime”
Wide emotional range, male or female. Age range: 6-9, plays about 1½ minutes.
A young child confronts the joys and terrors of bedtime.
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“Dreams”
Comedy (mostly), female. Age range: 8-12. Plays about 2 minutes.
A girl ponders what she could be when she grows up. This monologue has a dramatic, emotional climax.
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"Career Day" 
Comedy (mostly). Male. Age range: 8-12. Plays about 1 ½ minutes.
This monologue, like Dreams, focuses on a boy as he wonders what career he should choose at Career Day. Full of funny moments initially, this monologue also has a dramatic, emotional climax.
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"Lost Boy"
Drama, male. Age range: 8-12. Plays about 1 ½ minutes.
A touching monologue that captures the thoughts of one of the Lost Boys. Deeply moving with moments of light-hearted joy, this monologue showcases an actor who is comfortable with physical movement and able to show emotional depth.
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“Going Home”
Drama, male. Age range: 10-16. Plays about 2 ½ - 3 minutes.
An acting tour de force as a young boy suffering from a multiple personality disorder pleads to go home from the mental hospital he is living in. This monologue has won First Place at the Stars of Tomorrow competition and the Youth Theatre Awards competition.
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“Her Name was Sarah”
Drama, female. Age range: 12-18. Plays about 2 ½minutes.
A friend remembers and relives moments with her friend Sarah, a teenager who has just committed suicide. A powerful, intense monologue.
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“The Wait”
Wide emotional range, female. Age range: 12-18. Plays about 2½ minutes.
A daughter waits for her mother in a room at the airport. Emotions range from perky and bubbly to confused and terrified. A powerful monologue, requiring a gifted actress.
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“A Disturbing Experience”
Drama, male or female. Age range: 12-21. Plays about 2 ½ - 3 minutes.
A teenager, during a therapy session, relives an experience that has a profound, emotional impact on his life.
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"Bright Lights"
Drama, male or female. Age range: 15 and older. Plays about 1 ½ minutes.
A haunting and powerful monologue that captures the emotional anguish of trying to achieve your acting dreams.
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