5 Shakespeare monologues for young female theatre auditions.  Full monologues of Ophelia, Portia, Juliet, Desdemona and Cordelia.  Shakespeare monologues.

1. Hamlet

Character: OPHELIA

Location: Act III, sc. 1

Genre: Tragedy

First line: O, what a noble mind is here o’erthrown!

• Read full Ophelia Monologue

2. Julius Caesar

Character: PORTIA

Location: Act II, sc. 1

Genre: Tragedy

First Line: Nor for yours neither. You’ve ungently, Brutus, Stole from my bed:

• Read full Portia Monologue

3. Romeo and Juliet

Character: JULIET

Location: Act III, sc. 2

Genre: Tragedy

First Line: O serpent heart, hid with a flowering face!

• Read full Juliet Monologue

4. Othello

Character: DESDEMONA

Location: Act I, sc. 3

Genre: Tragedy

First line: That I did love the Moor to live with him, My downright violence and storm of fortunes

• Read full Desdemona Monologue

5. King Lear

Character: CORDELIA

Location: Act I, sc. 1

Genre: Tragedy

First Line: Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave My heart into my mouth:

• Read full Cordelia Monologue

For useful Shakespeare Monologue tips and help, have a look at some articles below.

• 3 Tips for Performing Shakespeare
• Why Shakespeare Monologues Help You Become A Better Actor