Monologues
Sometimes finding the right monologue is all an actor needs in order to win the role of a lifetime. This page offers a variety of single-person scenes ranging from comedy to tragedy.
- "A Doll's House" Monologues (2)
- Comedy Female Monologues (23)
- Comedy Male Monologues (17)
- Monologues by Sophocles (9)
- Mother Characters (8)
- Poetic Monologues (4)
The Vampire Monologues - #1 - The Welcome Speech
A funny monologue from The Vampire Monologues
Vampire Monologue #2 - Morgenroth the Ancient
The Vampire Monologues is an ongoing, original work by Wade Bradford. Morgenroth is the head vampire in this funny monologue for actresses.
Joe's Monologue from "Great Expectations"
The novel "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens is filled with memorable characters from all sorts of economic classes. Joe Gargery is a blacksmith and the brother-in-law of the novel's main character, Pip. In the monologue below, Joe has just paid a brief visit to see Pip in London. However, he plans to return to the country because the...
Rose's Monologue from "Tomorrow's Wish"
Dramatic Female Monologue - Rose's Monologue from "Tomorrow's Wish" - A serious role for women age 30 to early 50s.
Scrooge's Monologue
Scrooge's Monologue from "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens.
Nina's Monologue from "The Seagull" by Anton Chekhov
Chekhov's protagonist, Konstantin, has written an experimental play. His love interest, Nina, has agreed to perform this avante-garde piece. The monologue provides insight into Chekhov's view of modern theater.
Performing a Monologue for Drama Class
A guide to performing a monologue for drama class. How to perform a monologue: The assignment involves much more than simply reciting lines in front of the class. Most drama teachers expect a student to research the play, to develop a unique character, and to perform with confidence and control.
Scary Shakespeare Monologues
Creepy, scary Shakespeare monologues for women and men.
Vampire Monologue #3
Like a vampire soap opera, perhaps similar to Dark Shadows, The Vampire Monologues is the ongoing story of misfit vampires who seek shelter from the harsh human world.