Each year, drama schools open their doors to aspiring actors preparing for the auditions that could lead to their education.

Monologue auditions and scene performances have become essential in the audition process, allowing actors to showcase their skills and talent.

Here, we’ve compiled a list of fifteen monologues from published plays to help with drama school auditions.

Drama School Auditions

DEAD MAN’S WALLET
Cal explains to his girlfriend why he couldn’t stop himself from hitting a man in the road with his car.

FALLING FLAME
Caroline gives the guy she’s seeing a reality check in order to help him try and get his life in order.

THE TIME IT TAKES
Although Freddy and Lina have never been romantic, Freddy shares his private thoughts with Lina that make them grow closer.

GOD’S GREEN EARTH
Darby tries to give her brother advice in order to help him break out of his shyness.

THE MISSING PAGE
Fabian speaks to a stranger he takes a liking to at a party about how troubled he is as a thief.

IN THE SHADOW OF FIRE
Based on her own integrity, Marilyn takes a stand and quits her job in order to prove a point for what she believes in.

WALTER’S STUDY
In a very rare moment, Franklin approaches his father in an attempt at trying to connect with him on a more personal level.

THE GOLDFISH
In order to shed light on Cameron’s plight, Jimmie shares a story about her relationship with a goldfish.

GLASS OF BLUE
Philly talks to his best friend about how he has become obsessed with spying on his ex-girlfriend.

COFFEE TABLE
Melanie is a psych ward patient who speaks only to a person that she knows is there.

NINE OUT OF TEN TIMES
Andy begins to recognize the fact that he may be a bit “off” and tries to figure out how to handle himself.

WHAT NEVER WAS
An indie rock band breaks apart during the middle of an album recording session. Serena tries to keep her band together.

COLD SUNDAY
Roger talks to Leah about how he was attacked by a dog he thought was his truest friend.

GRAIN OF SAND
Sasha talks to her brother’s bully in order to be certain that he no longer gets bothered.

EARTHBOUND
Barney expresses to Connie that he doesn’t have much ambition for living life, although he does wish he could somehow find a way to improve himself.