“MADNESS THE MAGNET” (drama) 2 Minutes

November 6, 2008 by The Monologue Blogger

Filed under 2 Minute Monologues, MB Library, Male Monologues - Drama

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Monologue Description: “MADNESS THE MAGNET” is a drama about finding yourself.

Character Description: In this monologue, Kevin talks to his girlfriend about how he feels out of place with himself but how he is slowly getting back to being the man he knows he is capable of being.

KEVIN:

I’m crazy, baby. Not literally, even though I sometimes fool myself and wonder. ha! I do, I do.

(beat)

Lately, I’ve been having an Identity Crises.

(beat)

Losing track of myself, who I am and what I’m supposed to be doing on this Earth. I watched the inspirational acceptance speech by Barack Obama and his words gave me a deep meaning. His perspective re-ignited my passion for the good of mankind. I see it clearly now…YES WE CAN.

(beat)

Lately, I’ve been detached from what matters most to me. I’ve somehow been separated from the meaning of my existence. Getting caught up in the things that don’t matter. I mean, when it’s all said and done, what really matters is how we chose to live out our lives. Right?

(beat)

Was thinking about going into boxing–In order to stay in shape but to also take it seriously…I think I would be a good boxer. I’ve always been good with my hands and I think it would be a healthy thing all around. I’m not considering it to be a tough guy or whatever…personally, I’d probably get my ass kicked sooner or later but I don’t care about having my face broken up. I really don’t, baby.

I just have so much in me, I figured maybe boxing could be another way for me to channel my emotions in a positive way. Am I crazy? I actually wanted to be a boxer when I was a kid. My Grandfather talked me out of it at the time. He scared me off by saying that they would have to take the bone out of my nose in order to avoid constant breaking. Not sure how true that is but, it wouldn’t bother me none. I think this would be humbling for me.

I was watching the training documentary on the upcoming Roy Jones Junior fight. I was watching how he trains and stuff and what he believes in. I was really intrigued by him. I think Roy Jones is one of the greatest fighters to ever step in the ring. Period. I’ve always stood up for him, even when he was knocked out and was on the losing end of the stick for awhile. He is going to come back and win his next fight against Calzaghe.

Anyway, I want to go into boxing and I wanted you to be the first person I told. I know you didn’t meet me as a boxer but it’s what I really want to do. Will you support me on this?

I feel it’s something I need to do. I’m still going to do everything else in my career, but I want to see for myself how far I can take boxing. I believe it’s in me and I just want to see…I want to start training immediately.

How do you feel about this, baby?