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The Straw – Adult Female – Drama

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 23:11:28 +0000

“She saw that you didn’t love her” from the play, “The Straw” As the nurse on the floor, Miss Gilpin deals with the end moments of a person’s life. Eileen had her heart broken by Stephen, who has come back to visit. Miss Gilpen advises Stephen that Eileen never forgot her love for him. Ideal for […]

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Pictures – Adult Male – Drama

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 23:01:23 +0000

“Discouraging? It’s immoral!” from the play, “Pictures” Joe vents his frustration regarding the art people are taught to admire and praise. Ideal for adult males ranging from 20-39. 1-2 Mins. Written By: Horace Holley JOE: Discouraging? It’s immoral! Oh, these smug people who have been taught what to admire! These unborn souls who want to shut […]

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Trifles – Adult Female – Drama

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:15:15 +0000

“But I tell you what I do wish, Mrs Peters.” from the play,”Trifles” Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters discuss the Wright household and their lack of making an effort to reach out to Mrs. Wright. Ideal for adult females ranging from 30-49. 1-2 Mins. Written By: Susan Glaspell MRS. HALE: But I tell you what I […]

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The First and Last – Adult Male – Drama

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:05:16 +0000

“It’s like this, Keith” from the play, “The First and Last” Larry arrives surprising Keith with his confession of murder. Ideal for adult males ranging from 30-49. 1-2 Mins. Written By: John Galsworthy LARRY: It’s like this, Keith—there’s a girl—A Polish girl. She—her father died over here when she was sixteen, and left her all alone. […]

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Taming of the Shrew – Adult Female – Comedy

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:57:00 +0000

“No shame but mine:” from the play, “Taming of the Shrew” Katharina believes that she was stood up at her own wedding and begins to chide herself for foolishly believing Petruchio really wanted to marry her. Ideal for adult females ranging from 20-39. 1-2 Mins. Written By: William Shakespeare KATHARINA: No shame but mine: I must, […]

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Major Barbara – Adult Male – Drama

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 21:56:13 +0000

“The government of your country!” from the play, “Major Barbara” Undershaft and Stephen were discussing his potential inheritance of the cannon business. Stephen has stated he does not want to inherit, but devote a life to politics. As anger rises, Undershaft retorts. Ideal for adult males ranging from 50-59. 1-2 Mins. Written By: George Bernard Shaw […]

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The Cherry Orchard – Adult Male – Comedy

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 20:45:38 +0000

“Think, Anya, your grandfather, your great-grandfather, and all your ancestors were serf-owners, they owned living souls;” Trofimov has a moment alone with Anya. Anya reveals that knowing him has made her see things in a different light. The orchard doesn’t hold the same magic as before. Ideal for adult males ranging from 20-39. 1-2 Mins. Written […]

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The Flutter of the Goldleaf – Adult Male – Drama

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:29:37 +0000

“I will work—work—work!” from the play, ” The Flutter of the Goldleaf” Philo stays in his workspace to keep his mind busy. Ideal for adult males ranging from 20-39. 1-2 Mins. Written By: Olive Tilford & Frederick Peterson PHILO: I will work—work—work! Not a voice to help me—not a smile of hope—not a touch of sympathy. … […]

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Lady Windermere’s Fan – Adult Female – Comedy

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 20:00:33 +0000

“Believe what you choose about me.”, from the play, “Lady Windermere’s Fan” Mrs. Erlynne advises that there is nothing going on between herself and Lord Windermere. Lady Windermere insults her and plans to leave her family and scandal. Ideal for adult females ranging from 40-49. 1-2 mins. Written By: Oscar Wilde MRS. ERLYNNE: Believe what you choose […]

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A Doll’s House – Adult Female – Drama

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:49:37 +0000

“But it was absolutely necessary that he should not know!” from the play, “A Doll’s House” Christine, an old friend, has come to see if Nora’s husband has any work at his new employer, a bank. As Nora and Christine talk, Nora reveals how she borrowed money and has been slowly paying back the debt. Ideal […]

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Campbell of Kilmhor – Adult Female – Drama

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:38:09 +0000

“Och! be quiet now;” from the play, ” Campbell of Kilmhor” Mary’s son has just been taken out to be shot by Campbell’s men. She re-enters the scene to her crying maid, who has just given away the hiding location of others. Ideal for adult females ranging from 40-59. 1-2 Mins. Written By: J.A. Ferguson MARY STEWART: […]

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Local Story – Adult Female – Comedy

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:56:09 +0000

“This field is endless.” from the play, “Local Story” Betsy’s hitch-hiking across country to find the boy she loves. Ideal for adult females ranging from 24-33. 1-2 Mins. Written By: Kristen Palmer BETSY: (The sound of a highway, a warm red desert sunset, heat and dust. BETSY speaks from a great distance. BETSY is transparent.) This […]

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Fat Cat Killers – Adult Male – Comedy

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:46:46 +0000

“I would like to call on the leniency of the jury.” from the play, “Fat Cat Killers” Steve’s kidnapping didn’t go so well. Ideal for adult males ranging form 30-39. 1-2 Mins. Written By: Adam Szymkowicz STEVE: I would like to call on the leniency of the jury. Not because I didn’t know what I was doing. […]

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ubu – Adult Male – Comedy

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:40:40 +0000

“Wine! Wine! Wine!” from the play,”ubu” Ubu tells us of his true love who died. Ideal from adult males ranging from 35-44. 1-2 Mins. Written By: Adam Szymkowicz UBU: Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! Wine! (The SERVANT brings UBU wine. UBU drinks.) A very good vintage. I would offer it to you, […]

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The Bear – Adult Male – Comedy

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 15:37:42 +0000

“There you are again!” from the play, “The Bear” Luka, Mrs. Popov’s servant, asks his mistress to stop hiding herself away in mourning. She has spent the last year between her husband’s sickness and then his death hidden away. Mrs. Popov laments that she is dead like her husband. Ideal for adult males ranging from 30-49. […]

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The Stronger – Adult Female – Drama

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:56:57 +0000

“Hush, you needn’t speak” from the play, “The Stronger” Madame X realizes that Mademoiselle Y may be having an affair with her husband. Ideal for adult females ranging from 30-49. 1-2 Mins. Written By: August Strindberg MADAME X: Hush, you needn’t speak—I understand it all! It was because—and because—and because! Yes, yes! Now all the accounts balance. […]

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His Luck – Adult Female – Drama

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:53:30 +0000

“You ask it, of course.” from the play, “His Luck” Jean, in mourning, and Vera, her friend, are talking over tea. Jean’s husband is a musician and artist. Very tempestuous, Paul seemed to look for an opportunity not to play. After his death, Jean finds solace in their room, living with memories. Ideal for adult females ranging […]

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Interlude – Teenage Female – Drama

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:48:06 +0000

“Oh, don’t be vain and fanciful.” from the play, “Interlude” The poet and marquise have been talking of love and playing with a person’s heart. The Marquise laments her spot in life. Ideal for teenage females ranging from 13-19. 1-2 Mins. Written By: Federico More MARQUISE: Oh, don’t be vain and fanciful. I swear That in […]

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Facing Death – Adult Male – Drama

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:43:47 +0000

“Then your mother lied on her death-bed” from the play, “Facing Death” Adele has just entered the room. Durand advises her with limited answers regarding his plans for burning down the house. He begins to tell his life story only to have Adele state that mother did not lie to them growing up. Durand shares the […]

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When is a Clock – Adult Male – Drama

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:39:20 +0000

“Crime statistics.” from the play, “When is a Clock” A COP explains how difficult it is to find a missing person to GORDON, whose wife BRONWYN has disappeared. Ideal for Adult Males ranging from 20-70. 1-2 Mins. Written By: Matthew Freeman COP: Crime statistics. The average person is married twice, and the average marriage contains seven […]

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