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“You’re not going to tell me who I have to love” from the film “The Notebook” – Allie argues with her parents about Noah. Dramatic Monologue ideal for Late Teens/ Early 20s Female Actresses. 1-2 Min.

Written by Jeremy Levin

ALLIE: Low class? Don’t you ever call him low class. He may not have any money, but he’s got more class than you and you and all of your stupid society friends put together! It’s not final for me. You can tell me how I have to dress, and what schools and social events I have to attend. (shouting, near tears) But you’re not going to tell me who I have to love! I know. He’s not what you want for me. He doesn’t fit. He doesn’t have any money or status, but I don’t care. Because he has a soul. And I love him from the tips of my toes with everything I have. He makes me prickle.

MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL – As Regina recovers in the hospital, she tries to tell Cady why she was so mean. Comedic Monologue ideal for Late Teens/ Early 20s Female Actors. 1-2 Min.

REGINA: I’m going to forgive you. Because I’m on a lot of pain medication right now.  You know I died for fifteen seconds, right? Spoiler alert: heaven looks like a really nice hotel in Miami. When I woke up in the street, all I could see was my mom’s face and Gretchen’s big face looking down at me. And they looked so surprised. Not even sad, just like, surprised that I could be bleeding. Like they forgot I was a human person. I’ve actually been a human person this whole time. I know I was harsh. And people say I’m a bitch. But you know what they would call me if I was a boy? “Reginald”. That’s what my mom was gonna name me if I was a boy, so honestly I’d rather be “bitch”.

“We live in the trenches” From the Film “All Quiet on the Western Front” – Paul’s speech on the harsh reality of war. Dramatic Monologue For Teen Male. 2-3 Min.

Written by: Lewis Milestone, George Abbott, et al.

PAUL BAUMER: “I can’t tell you anything you don’t know. We live in the trenches out there. We fight. We try not to be killed. Sometimes we are. That’s all… I’ve been there! I know what it’s like…. I heard you in here reciting that same old stuff, making more iron men, more young heroes.

You still think it’s beautiful and sweet to die for your country, don’t you? Well, we used to think you knew. The first bombardment taught us better. It’s dirty and painful to die for your country. When it comes to dying for your country, it’s better not to die at all. There are millions out there dying for their country, and what good is it?…

You asked me to tell them how much they’re needed out there. He tells you, ‘Go out and die.’ Oh, but if you’ll pardon me, it’s easier to say ‘go out and die’ than it is to do it….And it’s easier to say it than to watch it happen….

There’s no use talking like this. You won’t know what I mean. Only, it’s been a long while since we enlisted out of this classroom. So long, I thought maybe the whole world had learned by this time. Only now, they’re sending babies, and they won’t last a week.

I shouldn’t have come on leave. Up at the front, you’re alive or you’re dead and that’s all. And you can’t fool anybody about that very long.

And up there, we know we’re lost and done for, whether we’re dead or alive. Three years we’ve had of it. Four years. And every day a year, and every night a century. And our bodies are earth. And our thoughts are clay. And we sleep and eat with death. And we’re done for, because you can’t live that way and keep anything inside you. I shouldn’t have come on leave. I’ll go back tomorrow. I’ve got four days more, but I can’t stand it here. I’ll go back tomorrow.”

ALICE IN WONDERLAND – Alice goes down the rabbit hole. Dramatic/Comedic Monologue For Kid Female Actor. 1-2 Min.

ALICE: [Angrily] Why, how impolite of him. I asked him a civil question, and he pretended not to hear me. That’s not at all nice.

[Calling after him] I say, Mr. White Rabbit, where are you going? Hmmm. He won’t answer me. And I do so want to know what he is late for. I wonder if I might follow him. Why not? There’s no rule that I mayn’t go where I please. I–I will follow him. Wait for me, Mr. White Rabbit. I’m coming, too!

[Falling] How curious. I never realized that rabbit holes were so dark . . . and so long . . . and so empty. I believe I have been falling for five minutes, and I still can’t see the bottom! Hmph!. . . . .

After such a fall as this, I shall think nothing of tumbling downstairs. How brave they’ll all think me at home. Why, I wouldn’t say anything about it even if I fell off the top of the house! I wonder how many miles I’ve fallen by this time. I must be getting somewhere near the center of the earth. I wonder if I shall fall right through the earth! How funny that would be. Oh, I think I see the bottom. Yes, I’m sure I see the bottom. I shall hit the bottom, hit it very hard, and oh, how it will hurt!

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM – Helena plans to win Demetrius back. Dramatic Monologue For Teen Female Actor. 2-3 Min.

HELENA
How happy some o’er other some can be!
Through Athens I am thought as fair as she.
But what of that? Demetrius thinks not so;
He will not know what all but he do know:
And as he errs, doting on Hermia’s eyes,
So I, admiring of his qualities:
Things base and vile, folding no quantity,
Love can transpose to form and dignity:
Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind;
And therefore is wing’d Cupid painted blind:
Nor hath Love’s mind of any judgement taste;
Wings and no eyes figure unheedy haste:
And therefore is Love said to be a child,
Because in choice he is so oft beguiled.
As waggish boys in game themselves forswear,
So the boy Love is perjured every where:
For ere Demetrius look’d on Hermia’s eyne,
He hail’d down oaths that he was only mine;
And when this hail some heat from Hermia felt,
So he dissolved, and showers of oaths did melt.
I will go tell him of fair Hermia’s flight:
Then to the wood will he to-morrow night
Pursue her; and for this intelligence
If I have thanks, it is a dear expense:
But herein mean I to enrich my pain,
To have his sight thither and back again.

13 REASONS WHY – Justin tells Jess he almost killed himself. Dramatic Monologue for Teen Male Actor. 1 Min.

Justin Foley: “I have to talk to you. Jess…please. I… I’ve been walking around all night. I’ve got no place to leave, ok? Shit…shit’s so fucked up…. Just talk to me. Last night, I…I walked every street in this shitty ass town.

And I ended up by the water, by the docks. I climbed up this crane, all the way up there, and I could…I could see the whole city. And I was gonna jump. Or shoot myself. But I couldn’t. Because I couldn’t stop thinking about you. I can’t stop (Jess leaves. Justin turns around).

Tell me what you want me to do, and I’ll do it. I’ll fucking go to the school. I’ll talk to the cops. I’ll kill Bryce. If that’s what you want, I’ll kill him with my bare hands and pay the price. Just please tell me what you want.

 

“We could certainly party with the Haitians” from the film “Clueless” – Cher explains her take on immigration. Comedic Monologue For Teen Female Actor. 1 Min.

CHER: “So, OK, like right now, for example, the Haitians need to come to America. But some people are all, “What about the strain on our resources?”

But it’s like, when I had this garden party for my father’s birthday right? I said R.S.V.P. because it was a sit-down dinner. But people came that like, did not R.S.V.P. so I was like, totally bugging. I had to haul ass to the kitchen, redistribute the food, squish in extra place settings, but by the end of the day it was like, the more the merrier!

And so, if the government could just get to the kitchen, rearrange some things, we could certainly party with the Haitians. And in conclusion, may I please remind you that it does not say R.S.V.P. on the Statue of Liberty?”

“Waiting for rain in a drought” from the film “A Cinderella Story” – Sam tells Austin to take a hike. Dramatic Monologue For Teen Female Actor. 1 – 2 Min.

Written by Leigh Dunlap

SAM: No, you listen. You turned out to be exactly who I thought you were. I never pretended to be somebody else. It’s been me all along. And it was me who was hurt in front of everybody.

Look, I didn’t come here to yell at you, okay? I know what it feels like to be afraid to show who you are. I was. But not anymore. And the thing is, I don’t care what people think about me… because I believe in myself. And I know that things are gonna be okay.

But even though I have no family, and no job, and no money for college… it’s you that I feel sorry for. (pause) I know that guy that sent those emails is somewhere inside of you, but, I can’t wait for him… because waiting for you is like waiting for rain in this drought. Useless and disappointing.

“Make a little room” from the film “Freaky Friday” – Anna raises a toast commemorating her late dad and welcoming her new stepfather. Dramatic Monologue For Teen Female Actor. 1-2 Min.

Written by Heather Hatch & Leslie Dixon

 

ANNA: Uh, hi. Um, I, I guess I’m gonna start the toasts. So, three years ago, we had a really bad thing happen in our family. We lost a father and a husband, and I didn’t think we’d ever be able to get over it. But then… this guy next to me came into the picture. And everybody could see I was happy again. I was singing in the shower again. Not well, I might add.

But I was still really worried about my kids, Anna and Harry. Whether they’d be able to accept a new man in their life. And now I know how Anna feels. And, and what she feels is that…no one could ever take the place of her dad…because he was a really, really great dad.

But somebody could be part of a new family. Its own kind of cool, new, little unit. And that for someone as special as Ryan, that we would all just make a little room. Anna really wanted her mom to know that.

“I’m not so afraid anymore” from the film “Princess Diaries” – Mia gives a speech and accepts the role of Princess of Genovia. Comedic Monologue For Teen Female Actor. 1-2 Min.

Written by Gina Wendkos

 

MIA: Hi, um… hello. I’m Mia.

Um, it’s stopped raining!

I’m really no good at speech-making. Normally I get so nervous that I faint or run away, or sometimes I even get sick. But you really didn’t need to know that…

But I’m not so afraid anymore.

See, my father helped me.

Earlier this evening had every intention of giving up my claim to the throne. And my mother helped me, by telling me it was ok, and by supporting me like she has for my entire life.

But then I wondered how I’d feel after abdicating my role as Princess of Genovia. Would I feel relieved, or would I feel sad?

And then I realized how many stupid times a day I use the word ‘I.’

And probably all I ever do is think about myself.

And how lame is that when there’s like seven billion other people out there on the planet, and… sorry, I’m going too fast.

But then I thought, if I cared about the other seven billion out there, instead of just me, that’s probably a much better use of my time.

See, if i were Princess of Genovia, then my thoughts and the thoughts of people smarter than me would be much better heard, and just maybe those thoughts could be turned into actions.

So this morning when I woke up, I was Mia Thermopolis.

But now I choose to be forevermore, Amelia Mignonette Thermopolis Renaldi, Princess of Genovia.”

“She has a boyfriend and you’re weird” from the film “Freaky Friday” – Anna Coleman flips out on Mr Bates. Comedic Monologue For Teen Female Actor. 1 Min.

Written by Heather Hatch & Leslie Dixon

ANNA COLEMAN: “Mr. Bates, may I please speak with you? By what stretch of the imagination . . . I mean, like, how could I, like, get an “F”? I mean, what mistakes did I make? That was a college-level analysis.

In a matter of fact I most certainly am qualified of making that point. “As in Hamlet, ‘what’s done is done'”? That’s “Macbeth,” you know-nothing twit. Bates. Elton Bates. Griffith High School.

Well, you asked me, I mean, my mom to the prom, but she turned you down. And now you’re taking it out on her daughter, aren’t you? Aren’t you?! Oh come on, it was high school dance. I mean, you’ve got to let go and move on, man. And if you don’t, I’m ! sure the school board would love to hear about your pathetic vendetta against an innocent student. Oh, and by the way Elton, she had a boyfriend, and you were weird.”

“You will always be my Mommy” from the film “Captain Fantastic” – At the funeral pyre, Zaja says goodbye to her late mother. Dramatic Monologue For Female Kid Actor. 1 Min.

Written by Matt Ross

ZAJA: You will always be my mommy. And I will never forget you and I will remember you every second of every day of my life. And when you burn up, only calcium, potassium, magnesium and trace element compounds will remain. And as your ashes mix with water and decomposing plants, you will be carbonates and oxides. You will be liming agents, raising pH, and neutralize acid in the earth and you’ll make the soil happy. So things can grow. And I love you forever.

“Have you ever seen a real key lime pie? From the film ” The Shape of Water.” Giles finally makes a stand. Ideal for Adult Males in their 50s and 60s. 1-2 Mins.

Written By: Guillermo Del Toro and Vanessa Taylor

Giles:

No. Keep it. It’s perfect for you. (beat) I- I never understood why they are so damn happy anyway. So happy about a- slab of animal… protein- in- in that shade of green- that should come with a warning label. (beat) But I guess they smile because that is their future- Your future. Just like your pies- These horrible pies. Turning around in their nice, shiny glass towers- But tasting like ashes in my mouth.

Have you ever seen a real key lime pie? It’s not green. It’s actually beautiful. Who makes these pies?! Who makes them?? What are they- really? Shit. Bright, fake-colored shit. Made by no one. Eaten by no one… You don’t even know where they come from… Do you? You don’t even know that…

“How’d you like to do a little business with me?” from the film “Paper Moon.” Moze asks Addie if she wants to go into business with him. Ideal for Adult Males in their 30s. 1-2 Mins.

Written By: Alvin Sargent

Moze: 

How’d you like to do a little business with me? Now, don’t get nervous, I’ll pay ya back. I’m just sayin’ while we’re headin’ East, maybe we could do a little business together, that’s all.  You’re lookin’ at me like I’m out to cheat ya or something’.  I’m just makin’ ya a business proposition, take it or leave it.  And turn off that radio! You like to drive us all deaf with that radio.

But I want ya to remember somethin’, you let me decide on the price.  Maybe you don’t know French, but there’s somethin’ in the world called “fine-ess.” (getting angrier) Twelve dollars.  I never sold no Bible for twelve dollars.  That man was a law officer. You coulda had me put in jail.

I don’t care if we got it.  Don’t you go makin’ no decisions.  I’ll make the decisions.  All you have t’do is look like a pretty, little girl. You, uh. . . ain’t got somethin’ like a ribbon in that cigar box, do you?

 

“Paul, I know you’ve been pretty down since your accident.” from the movie “Election.” Jim urges Paul, a student at Millard High School, to run for class president. Ideal for Adult Males in their 30s. 1-2 Mins.

Written By: Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor.

Jim:

Paul, I know you’ve been pretty down since your accident. I know.  I understand disappointment.  I really do. But you’ve got a big choice right now. You can choose to be depressed about    it for the rest of your life. Or you can choose to see it for what it really is: an opportunity.  I personally think you have a big future ahead of you, and I don’t mean the fleeting glory of sports.

Let me give you a clue. You’re a born leader.  You’re one of the most popular students at Millard.  You’re honest and straightforward.  You don’t choke under pressure, as we all saw in that amazing fourth quarter against Westside.  The other kids look up to you.  What does that spell?

Student… council… president.

“Dad MADE her crazy.” from the film “CAPTAIN FANTASTIC” – Rellian tells his brother what their mom was really like. Dramatic Monologue For Male Kid Actor. 1 Min.

RELLIAN: She wanted to be flushed down the toilet. Dad MADE her crazy. That’s why she killed herself. She wanted to leave. She didn’t want to live in the forest anymore. Dad is dangerous. Mom had psychotic episodes. She had hallucinations. Of smashing our heads in. With rocks. I heard them talking about it. You think you know everything. You think our lives are so great. You think Dad is perfect! Nana and Grandpa’s lives. They’re much better.

Rell turns and races back toward the RV Camp.

“I’ve been robbed!” from the film “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” – Sally is mad at Linus because she wasted Halloween by waiting for the Great Pumpkin. Comedic Monologue For Female Kid Actor. 1 Min.

Written by Charles Schultz

SALLY BROWN: I was robbed! I spent the whole night waiting for the Great Pumpkin when I could have been out for tricks or treats! Halloween is over and I missed it! You blockhead! You kept me up all night waiting for the Great Pumpkin and all that came was a beagle! I didn’t get a chance to go out for tricks or treats! And it was all your fault! I’ll sue! What a fool I was. And could have had candy apples and gum! And cookies and money and all sorts of things! But no, I had to listen to you!  You blockhead. What a fool I was. Trick or treats come only once a year. And I miss it by sitting in a pumpkin patch with a blockhead. You owe me restitution!

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN – Lucy explains Charlie Brown’s face to Linus. Comedic Monologue For Female Kid Actor. 1 Min.

Lucy: Now Linus, I want you to take a good look at Charlie Brown’s face. Would you please hold still a minute, Charlie Brown, I want Linus to study your face. Now, this is what you call a Failure Face, Linus. Notice how it has failure written all over it. Study it carefully, Linus. You rarely see such a good example. Notice the deep lines, the dull, vacant look in the eyes. Yes, I would say this is one of the finest examples of a Failure Face that you’re liable to see for a long while.

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN – Schroeder finally tells Lucy what he thinks of her. Comedic Monologue For Male Kid Actor. 1 Min.

Schroeder: I’m sorry to have to say it to your face, Lucy, but it’s true. You’re a very crabby person. I know your crabbiness has probably become so natural to you now that you’re not even aware when you’re being crabby, but it’s true just the same. You’re a very crabby person and you’re crabby to just about everyone you meet. Now I hope you don’t mind my saying this, Lucy, and I hope you’re take it in the spirit that it’s meant. I think we should be very open to any opportunity to learn more about ourselves. I think Socrates was very right when he said that one of the first rules for anyone in life is ‘Know Thyself’. Well, I guess I’ve said about enough. I hope I haven’t offended you or anything. (awkward exit)

YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN – Peppermint Patty doesn’t understand love or Charlie Brown. Comedic Monologue For Female Kid Actor. 1 Min.

Peppermint Patty: You know what I don’t understand, Chuck? I don’t understand love. Explain love to me Chuck. You can’t explain love, Chuck what do you mean “if you happen to see this cute little girl walk by”? Why does she have to be cute? Can’t someone fall in love with a girl who isn’t cute, and has freckles and a big nose? Explain that, Chuck. I didn’t say a great big nose. So, Chuck, do you think you’ll ever get married? Well, what kind of girl do you think you’ll marry? What do you mean she’d be the kind of girl who would call you, “Poor Sweet Baby?” You’re very strange.