drama

Producers and Directors

The film and television industry is known for its complex hierarchy and multitude of roles. Producers and Directors are way up there on the ladder. Before we get into examples, let’s explore the definitions. The Executive Producer (EP) often assumes ...
NYCastings-Why-Acting-Is-the-Most-Ridiculous-and-Fun-Profession-Out-There

Acting is one of the most bizarre and ridiculous professions out there. It involves pretending to be someone else for hours on end, all while wearing clothes that someone else picked out for you. It’s like being a human mannequin, ...
9-Tips-on-How-to-Break-into-Dramatic-Roles

Breaking into dramatic roles as an actor can be a challenging, yet rewarding experience. These types of roles demand a high level of emotional depth, vulnerability and intensity, not to mention that the competition for these roles can be fierce. ...
Frustrated Woman

There’s something undeniably alluring about playing a passive-aggressive character. For actors, it can be a chance to explore a more complex and nuanced range of emotions, and to challenge themselves with a new type of role. In particular, passive-aggressive characters ...

“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 ...

“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 ...

“It was never supposed to happen.” From the play “Kodachrome.” The Photographer tells of her death. Ideal for Adult Females, 30-50 – 1-2 Minutes. By: Adam Szymkowicz THE PHOTOGRAPHER It was never supposed to happen. Or it was never supposed ...

“Hi. This is weird.” From the play, “Kodachrome.” The Librarian talks to a tombstone in this monologue. Ideal for Adult Females, 30-50 – 1-2 Minutes. By: Adam Szymkowicz LIBRARIAN (Speaking to a gravestone) Hi. This is weird. Hi. I wanted to ...

“What do people do after they get rejected?” From the play, “Hearts Like Fists.” In this monologue, Lisa contemplates how it feels after being rejected. Ideal for Adult Females, 20-50. 1 Min. By: Adam Szymkowicz LISA: What do people do after ...

“I want to stop. I really do.” From the play, “Incendiary”. Elise wants to stop setting fires but is having some difficulty. Ideal for Adult Females, 20-50 – 1-2 Minutes. By: Adam Szymkowicz ELISE: I want to stop. I really ...

“Can we stop the play for a second?” From the play, ‘The Parking Lot’. J stops the play and addresses the audience telling them they are worthy of love. Ideal for adult females, 30-50 – 1 Minute. By: Adam Szymkowicz ...

“When I was a girl, my father held a ball.” From the TV show, “Game of Thrones.” Brienne of Tarth recounts her tragic backstory and what made her fall in love with Renly Baratheon years ago. Ideal for Adult Females, ...

“It is one of the most endearing and touching stories of our generation.” From the play, “The Man Who Came to Dinner.” by George Kaufman and Moss Heart. Sheridan Whiteside recounts a famous story he knows about Elias P. Crockfield ...

“I know you’re probably mad at me for leaving before the funeral, but I just can’t do it.” From “Pretty Theft”. In this monologue, Allegra recounts her grief. Ideal for teen females – 1-3 Minutes.  By: Adam Szymkowicz ALLEGRA I ...

“The funny thing about brakes is one minute they’re working fine and the next minute they don’t work.” From the play “Deflowering Waldo.” Ideal for adult females, 20s – 1-2 Minutes. By: Adam Szymkowicz SISSY: The funny thing about brakes ...

“He just stood there, looking at me, with his doctor’s bag and syringe.” From the play, “Hearts Like Fists.” In this monologue, Nina wrestles with her attraction for Dr. X. Ideal for Adult Females, 20-50. 1 Min. By: Adam Szymkowicz NINA: ...

“Doctor X is just so exciting.” From the play, “Hearts Like Fists.” In this monologue, Nina wrestles with her attraction for Dr. X. Ideal for Adult Females, 20-50. 1 Min. By: Adam Szymkowicz NINA: Doctor X is just so exciting. And ...

“What is this feeling, so unpleasant, like my insides rotting or my outside melting?” From the play, “Hearts Like Fists.” In this monologue, Lisa contemplates how it feels after being rejected. Ideal for Adult Females, 20-50. 1-2 Min. By: Adam Szymkowicz ...

“I see that. It’s a life. A place of your own in the city.” From the play, “The Book Store”.  Candace talks to Rachel about their life choices. Ideal for Adult Females, 30-50 – 1 Minute. By: Adam Szymkowicz CANDACE: ...

“I feel sad” from the play “The Book Store”. Rachel explains what’s been going on in her head and in her life. Ideal for adult females, 20-40 – 1 Minute. By: Adam Szymkowicz RACHEL: I feel Sad. Like. Sad like ...