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The Art of Monologuing: How to Capture and Hold the Attention of Your Audience

Ilana Rapp — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:09:12 +0000

If you want to be a successful actor, there are a few things you need to master. First and foremost is your monologue. A monologue is a speech that is given by an individual, typically in a dramatic play. It can be any length, but ideally should be no shorter than 8 minutes and no […]

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BEAUTIFUL DAY – Adult Female – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:26:51 +0000

“If I could be beautiful on the outside for a day, that would be my dream come true,” from the play “Beautiful Day”. Linda talks to a stranger she met in a park about how she wishes she could be and feel more pretty. 3-4 Min. LINDA: Look at me. Go on and take a good look. […]

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FULL HOUSE – Adult Male – Comedic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:34:07 +0000

“But do you have the common courtesy to call me and tell me that you will be twenty-five minutes late?” from the TV Show “Full House”. Uncle Jesse is fed up with being a housewife. 3-4 Min. JESSE: Give me a break… Don’t “huh” me! You waltz in here twenty-five minutes late and expect sympathy? Huh! I have CLEANED […]

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DIRTY DANCING – Adult Female – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:13:41 +0000

“But if you love me, you have to love all the things about me,” from the film “Dirty Dancing”. Baby confronts her dad. 1-2 Min. BABY: I told you I was telling the truth Daddy. I’m sorry I lied to you. But you lied too. You told me everyone was alike and deserved a fair break. […]

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STAR TREK GENERATIONS – Adult Male – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 18:30:58 +0000

“And they showed me that if there is one constant in this whole universe, it’s death,” from the film “Star Trek Generations”. Dr. Soran is addressing Captian Picard of the Enterprise and tells him about the Nexus. 1-2 Min. Dr. SORAN: You must think I’m quite the madman, hm? I know why you’re here. You’re […]

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PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END – Adult Male – Comedic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:54:21 +0000

“Pen them up together, they’ll devour each other without a second thought,” from the film “PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END”. Jack Sparrow tells all the pirates that they should fight. 1-2 Min. JACK SPARROW: Whose boons? Your boons? Utterly deceptive twaddle-speak, says I. (Pause) Cuttlefish. Aye. Let us not, dear friends, forget our dear […]

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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE – Adult Female – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:56:47 +0000

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE – Blanche makes a grim confession about her past. Dramatic monologue ideal for Adult Female Actresses. 3-4 Min. BLANCHE: I loved someone, too, and the person I loved I lost. He was a boy, just a boy, when I was a very young girl. When I was sixteen, I made the […]

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“Legally Blonde” – Adult Female – Comedic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:54:11 +0000

“Congrats Class of 2004″ From the Film “Legally Blonde.” Elle Woods delivers her valedictorian speech. Comedic monologue For Adult Female Actress. 1-2 Min. Written by: Karen McCullah and Kirsten Smith ELLE: On our very first day at Harvard a very wise professor quoted Aristotle, “The law is reason free from passion.” Well, no offense to Aristotle, […]

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“12 Monkeys” – Adult Male – Dramatic

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:09:49 +0000

“While I was institutionalized” From the Film “12 Monkeys.” Jeffrey tries to explain to the other patients what he’s gone through. Dramatic monologue for Adult Male. 2-3 Min. Written by: Chris Marker, David Webb Peoples, and Janet Peoples JEFFREY: WHO CARES WHAT PSYCHIATRISTS WRITE ON WALLS? (moves to Fale, jabs him with a finger) You think I told […]

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“School of Rock” – Adult Male – Dramedy

DirectSubmit Monologue Database — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:53:28 +0000

“I’m not even a teacher” From the Film “School of Rock.” Dewey apologizes to the school for pretending to be a teacher. Dramedy monologue for Adult Male Actors. 1-2 Min. Written by: Mike White DEWEY: I’m not Melvin Schneebly. I’m not even a teacher. Sorry, Roz. (Dewey gives a stunned Mrs. Mullins an apologetic smile. […]

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