I had a request for monologues that have a message. Here are some monologues that have something to say... they might not be in your face with their lessons but the message is there if you listen close.
Abuse - bullying:
"End the Hurting" - Short Dramatic Monologue (about bullying and abuse)-Male or Female (30 seconds)
Anti- war:
"Big Zero" Monologue - Male (1-2 minutes)
Bullying:
"Bug-Eyed Creature" - Monologue from play “Bullied, Bungled and Botched“ - Male (new)
Consumerism:
"Death by Dollars" - Short Comedic Monologue - Male (1.5-2 minutes)
Depression - mental illness:
"Demons" - Short Dramatic Monologue for male or female (3 minutes)
Depression - family:
"Forget About Me" - Longer Dramatic Monologue adapted from the monologues The Not So Perfect Child, Staying Power and Wishing
Heroes:
"Ready to be Shaped" - Monologue from the play "Between Good and Evil" - Male or Female (1.5 minutes)
Police murders:
"Nervous" - Short Dramatic Monologue from upcoming play "Death of an Insurance Salesman" - Female (1 minute)
Small town - small minds:
"Call Me Dumper" Comedy Monologue
Longer Female version (2 minutes)
Success - pressures of society: