Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Monologues with a Message - Top 10 solo scripts for actors that have something to say

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: 

"Happy with a Failure" - Monologue- Male or Female (1-2 minutes)


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