“Thus Far” (drama) 2 Minutes

Monologue Description: “Thus Far” is about controlling your demons.

Character Description: In this monologue, Owen talks to his ex-girlfriend about his true self.

OWEN:

Like gravel…sometimes I feel like I’ve been tied to the rear bumper of a car and dragged around naked on gravel.

(beat)

It’s a lovely image that enters your minds eye, isn’t it? If you were me, well, most men wouldn’t be capable of living the life I’ve lived. I’ve seen things and done shit most people can only imagine. I’ve lived a life less spoken about for fear of people reacting in a negative light.

You are one of the only people that no the real me, the real Owen. We all have our dark sides but, mine is on another level. I know this because I listen to all the other dark stories this planet has to offer and my upbringing really is something else. I almost feel like I can brag about how fucked up my childhood was but what’s the point of bragging. Whoever said that bragging needs to be good?

Well, if anything were to ever come out on the positive side of the sword, than I guess it would be that I’m still here. I’ve kept my shit together thus far. I use my emotional turmoil when I need to. I speak through my work. I let out my demons in my work. It’s how I’ve stayed clear. If it weren’t for what I do, I’d be a fucking vegetable somewhere on a European farm. Maybe France…

Eh, you are the only person I’ve let in this much, the rest is in the doing. Let others watch it and maybe my pains were worth it for the better of mankind. If such a thing truly exists…

…maybe…