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50 Monologues for Film and Theatre

We’ve compiled a useful list of monologues from plays that you can read for free and use for auditions.

Our selection of fifty monologues provides story works from some of our latest play scripts.

THE GOLDFISH
Kimmie shares a heartfelt story from her youth to help comfort Cameron in his grief. By opening up about her own struggles, she hopes to provide him with some consolation.

BRUSH OF WIND
Mullen walks into Lucretia’s garden, ready to flirt and tease her in hopes of winning her love. With each playful remark, he aims to create a connection that draws her attention.

SUGARLAND
Letty and Matias find themselves reflecting on what could have been if they had dated sooner. As they reminisce about unspoken feelings from their past, they wonder how their lives might have changed.

SONGS FROM THE COURTYARD
McKenzie won’t let Paul back into their apartment due to the severity of his mood swings. After all the drama in their relationship, she is in need of some peace and quiet without his emotional ups and downs.

ROADS AND TRENCHES
Ron shows up unexpectedly at Dave and Sydney’s place to apologize for his negative reaction to their engagement announcement the night before. Eventually Ron approaches them with a special request, which turns sinister.

THE EAST END ROOM
Hendrick finds himself scathed by his family, who dismisses his passion for creating art. Their criticism weighs heavily on him, leaving him feeling undervalued and questioning the significance of his pursuit.

THE VISITANT
Rick and Lara feel a growing sense of unease as they spot a strange man standing in the rain on their property. His presence is unsettling, and they can’t help but wonder whether he poses any threat.

CLEO
Cleo desperately turns to her cousin Philippe, pleading for his protection as she feels an overwhelming sense of danger, convinced that someone is out to kill her.

I’M SORRY YOU’RE SO BEAUTIFUL
Two aspiring actors making their mark on Broadway begin a secret romance behind the scenes; their chemistry is undeniable. However, as the pressures of rehearsals and performances mount, their relationship faces unexpected challenges.

PETALS FROM A ROSE
Clifford gently explains to the woman he loves that their paths were never meant to align. He articulates the complexities that have driven them apart, acknowledging the love between them while recognizing the obstacles that stand in the way of their happiness.

PIPER’S COMING HOME
Jerome isn’t happy with his live in friend Benny about the fact that he won’t give up his room for Piper. Tensions arise as he empathizes with Piper and takes her side.

FACES ON THE EDGE OF SPRING
Jeanne has had enough ‘trying’ to make her relationship right with her boyfriend and so she decides to take the next step of breaking up.

MEMORY LANE
While looking for apartments with her real estate agent, Tori is brought to the same apartment she was raised in.

NIGHT FLOWER
Adel feels as though she is wasting away with her own life because she is always financially supporting her mother.

SALT AND STONE
Jena opens up to her aunt about the guy she’s been dating although nobody in her family seems to approve of him.

ELEVEN SECONDS
Kelly finds it impossible to go away on vacation on her own and leave her son behind.

HALF OF NOTHING
Willard urgently needs the money from his friend to avoid being evicted from his apartment. Without it, he risks losing his home and having nothing to eat.

FOR ALL WE’VE GOT
Luna is eager to develop a plan for a new life and career path before it’s too late. She feels a pressing need to explore her options and make pivotal changes.

IF ALL THAT WE SAY
Orson is consumed by a sense of urgency as he grapples with the realization that it may be too late to express his feelings to the woman he loves, especially now that she is preparing to move far away. The looming distance amplifies his regret, leaving him torn between the desire to confess the truth of his love and the fear that his words may never reach her in time.

HAZE OF DREAMS
In a dimly lit conference room, two savvy businessmen engage in high-stakes negotiation, passionately discussing the lucrative potential of a new enterprise.

CARTWHEEL LEAF
Riza reflects on her boyfriend’s tattoo, sharing how its profound meaning has significantly contributed to her personal growth. She reveals that the tattoo serves as a constant reminder of resilience and strength, inspiring and encouraging her to evolve in ways she never thought possible.

LOST AGAINST THE ALLEY
Buck feels that going out on job interviews is a waste of time based on his background.

PARIS BALCONY
Artaud has flown to Paris to visit Camille in order to make money, but not the way he originally had imagined. Artaud has flown to Paris to visit Camille, hoping to make money. However, he soon realizes that his plans have shifted as the connection deepens between them.

STEADY STEEL BLUES
When confronted about his decision to take a life, Herschel attempts to justify his actions by revealing the complexities of his dark side, arguing that he felt he had no other option. His reasoning delves into circumstances that led him to believe that the choice was unavoidable.

BENNY’S GOT A GUN
Jerome feels that people rarely express their true feelings, often hiding their emotions behind a facade. To him, this creates a sense of insincerity in others, making it difficult to trust that anyone is truly honest about what they think or feel.

FIVE MONTHS LATER
After vanishing from Carlston’s life for five long months, Bree unexpectedly reappears at his doorstep in the early hours of the morning, clearly intoxicated. Her sudden arrival stirs a whirlwind of emotions, leaving Carlston to confront the unresolved feelings that linger between them.

CURVES OF THE FUTURE
After getting off the phone with her mother, Scarlet has an epiphany regarding the life path she must choose.

DELIVERY
Kelly was planning on robbing one of her customers but decided to come clean instead.

THE VOID
George has just emerged from his doctor’s appointment, where he received an astonishing revelation: he has been informed that he will never die. This unexpected news leaves him in a state of disbelief, prompting him to contemplate the implications of immortality.

FALL NO FURTHER
When Gus chooses to take out the trash late at night, his wife Mel is immediately seized by panic, unable to shake the feeling that the stillness of the night conceals hidden dangers, a sense of impending doom.

BLUE SKIES, GOLDEN SUNSHINE
Norman finds himself utterly speechless, overwhelmed by the joy of having experienced what he can only describe as the most extraordinary day of his life.

YELL, KICK AND SCREAM
Gallagher confides in his friend about his constant struggle with sleeplessness, explaining how he hasn’t been able to get a full night’s rest in weeks. The exhaustion is wearing him down, and he’s desperate for any advice or relief that might help him find peace.

COVER STORY
Upon discovering through a private investigator that his wife has been unfaithful, Logan finds himself on the brink of a drastic, irreversible decision. The betrayal gnaws at him, filling him with a tumult of emotion that clouds his judgment and push him toward actions he may later regret.

I SAW TWO CLOUDS IN THE SKY KISS ONCE.
Luna is currently staying at a private rehab facility, where she frequently voices her concerns to the concierge about unsettling noises coming from the room next door. The persistent sounds have left her feeling uneasy, intensifying her already challenging experience at the center.

WAKING HOURS
Willis has been living with a secret depression until he admits it to Susan, who has also been secretly living with the same feeling of gloom.

MILTON’S PLIGHT
Milton finds himself becoming a middle-aged and bitter man who takes all his frustrations out on his partner, despite how much he loves him.

ACROSS THE FACE
A theater director, who borrowed money from his ex-brother-in-law, tries to conduct rehearsals with his actors but has to constantly stop because his brother-in-law and his girlfriend think they can direct the show better.

HENRY’S DONE ENOUGH
Dino has reached his breaking point with the unsettling collection of creepy statues that his partner, Vance, insists on filling their already cramped apartment with. Dino can no longer tolerate the sense of unease they bring, and the collection has become a source of tension between them.

FISHIN’ FOR MISERY
Max is a struggling indie filmmaker grappling with creative stagnation, desperately searching for inspiration to rouse him from the metaphorical coma of his unfulfilling life.

DISTANT MEMORY
Jessica and Brian find themselves in a harrowing apocalyptic scenario, where every moment is fraught with danger. As they navigate the desolate landscape around them, they must rely on their courage to devise an escape plan.

EVEN THE COLOR BLUE
Johan longs to come out to his family, but with his father’s illness casting a shadow over their lives, he fears he may never find the opportunity. The weight of unspoken truths weighs heavily on him.

VOICES IN THE TREES
Marina visits her doctor on a regular basis due to her health issues, but her brother constantly teases her.

FAR ENOUGH
Matt opens up to his mother, revealing the haunting reason he hasn’t been socializing with his friends throughout the entire summer.

DESPITE THE RAIN
Elizabeth is approached by a private investigator seeking assistance in solving a case, only to discover that the investigator himself may be in need of some personal resolution.

BECKY’S NIGHT OUT
Becky goes off on her parents for making fun of her date after she witnesses their abhorrent behavior in front of him.

NOWHERE NEAR HAPPY
Ava sees how her parents financially struggle, while she succeeds with her own entrepreneurial skills. The problem is that her parents refuse to offer her any help.

ROSE TO ASH
Aggie feels deeply unhappy and isolated under her uncle’s care, and her frustration and despair are slowly pushing her toward a tragic and potentially dangerous path.

NO CHOICE
Justin is in love with his best friend’s sister and doesn’t know how to go about telling him for fear of ruining their friendship.

CHECKING IN
Fulfilling a promise to his late mother, Rob has finally found his biological father.

BETTER LEFT UNSAID
Enduring a turbulent and abusive home life, Sal turns to his friend Riggs for support, hoping together they can devise a plan to escape the chaos once and for all.