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Foreward
As with anything newly created, I developed this book from a need.
I found myself needing a monologue that I liked, that spoke to my soul, and was transparent enough that I could shine in it.
I hope you find your shine in these.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Monologue Synopsis
Quick guide to monologue content
Monologues
I’m Dying
Listen Sweetie (Part I)
Listen Sweetie (Part II)
Are We Clear?
Selfish
This Party is Amazing
I’m Just Like You
Semantics
Predator
I Shot Her
Sexiest Man Alive
Pink Dot
Grape Jelly
Who Do You Think I Am?
Deceased
Character Questions
A list of thought-provoking questions to help you develop character.
Monologue Synopsis
I’M DYING
DOCTOR’S OFFICE – DAY
Jillian, a modest control-freak, has just learned from her Doctor that she has a fatal illness. She is in the midst of planning a wedding that is to happen in thirty-four days.
Character: Jillian Johnson
Female (or Male, potentially): 20s, late 30s, mid 40s
LISTEN, SWEETIE (PART I)
DIVE BAR – NIGHT
Sam, a lonely pessimistic bartender, tries to give advice to one of his “patients”.
Character: Sam
Female OR Male, late 30s, late 40s
LISTEN, SWEETIE (PART II)
DIVE BAR – NIGHT
Sam, a lonely pessimistic bartender, tries to give advice to one of his “patients” but discovers something in the process.
Character: Sam
Female OR Male, late 30s, late 40s
ARE WE CLEAR?
1ST ASSISTANT’S OFFICE – EARLY MORNING
Sloan, an ambitious yet terrified 1st assistant to a Beverly Hills power executive, has just learned that the all-important first-day-of-school backpack for the boss’ daughter has arrived and it is the wrong one. The first day of school starts in three hours. Sloan is on the phone, frantically trying to stay chillingly calm.
Character: Sloan
Male OR Female, early 20s or mid-30s
SELFISH
HOSPITAL HALLWAY – EARLY EVENING
Jodi has learned that Grandma will probably not make it through the night. Unable to cope with the loss, Jodi has written a letter Grandma, and asks a stranger or nurse to deliver it into her hospital room.
Character: Jodi
Female OR Male, mid-late 20s
THIS PARTY IS AMAZING
HOT PARTY – LATE NIGHT
Claudia, far from hip, far from sleek, finds herself at a hot, wild party. Uncomfortable in life and at the party, she tries unsuccessfully to make the most of it.
Character: Claudia
Female, 20s or late 30s
I’M JUST LIKE YOU
BIRTHDAY PARTY – LATE NIGHT
Toney has been severly over-enjoying the party and wants to fit in, but those around won’t let that happen…maybe because Toney has never had a firm grip on reality.
Character: Toney
Female OR Male, 20s or late 30s
SEMANTICS
KITCHEN – SUNDAY MORNING
Andie, a confused soap-boxer, is on the phone trying to have a meaningful conversation with mom, who once again, has completely missed the point.
Character: Andie
Male OR Female, 20s, 30s or 40s
PREDATOR
NEIGHBORHOOD STREET – TUESDAY MORNING
Mark, an out-of-work writer, has had enough. His anger at being mistreated in an unfair world boils when he gets yet another parking ticket for not moving his car on time. This is his third ticket this week and it’s only Tuesday.
Character: Mark
Male 20s, 30s or 40s
I SHOT HER
INTERROGATION ROOM – LATE AFTERNOON
Amanda is a seductress with an assassin’s heart and a mobster’s sensibility.
Character: Amanda
Female, 20s, 30s or 40s
SEXIEST MAN ALIVE
GROCERY STORE – SATURDAY MORNING
Sarah is a lonely woman, who, with a little make-up, a combing of the hair, clothes from this decade…and an ounce of self-confidence would be gorgeous. Instead, she snarks out strangers at the grocery store for affirmation.
Character: Sarah
Female, mid-late 30s, early 40s
THE PINK DOT
CHECK POINT – LATE AFTERNOON
Terry has been detained at an Eastern European check point while on a back-pack vacation. Used to being the one in charge, Terry is trying to control the surmounting fear.
Character: Terry
Male OR Female, 20s, 30s, 40s
GRAPE JELLY
CHIC RESTAURANT – EARLY EVENING
While dining at a four-star restaurant, Jean relives a painful memory in reaction to an insensitive comment from a complacent agen .
Character: Jean
Female OR Male, 30s
WHO DO YOU THINK I AM?