Hotel Lobby
In Hotel Lobby, Davide talks to Carlotta about a previous client he once had that never accepted his trust, or affection.
Featured Monologue – Hotel Lobby
DAVIDE: Resistance. I don’t mind a healthy challenge, but if my subject is too resistant, where I feel as though I have to do some convincing, then that’s a sign that she isn’t ready.
I worked in France for some time; there was this woman who turned out to be extremely difficult. The craft was all still new to me; had I the experience, things could have taken a different turn, but…
I never worked so hard in all my life to gain someone’s trust and affection. The more I pursued her, the more distant she would become, and yet, it was all too clear her desire for connection. Her greatest enemy was herself, and mine was youth. I was too eager to get to the result of the matter than partake in the appropriate process of what I have come to believe we both needed.
I failed her and myself. I just didn’t know it at that time in my life.
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Monologue Summary
Hotel Lobby features a 1-minute dramatic monologue for male actors, centering on Davide as he shares a personal story about trust, failure, and learning from the past. This piece offers actors an intimate, emotionally vulnerable moment — ideal for auditions, classwork, or practice in portraying layered sincerity.
- Genre: Drama
- Length: ~1 Minute
- Monologue Character: Davide (Male)
- Age Range: 30’s-40’s
- Themes: sincerity, openness, humility, trust
- Best For: acting auditions, drama class study
World of the Play
- Cast Size: 1 Woman, 1 Man
- Characters in Play: Carlotta, Davide (strangers)
- Synopsis: In the one act eplay Hotel Lobby, Carlotta meets with Davide, a much younger and charming hired escort for the night, but after their meeting, her original intentions become altered.
FAQ
A: It’s about one minute in length — short enough for quick auditions, yet layered with emotion to leave an impression.
A: Yes. It’s a grounded, character-driven piece that lets you show sincerity, vulnerability, and subtle shifts in tone — all qualities casting directors notice.
A: Moderate. The lines aren’t complex, but the performance requires you to tap into memory, trust, and regret, which makes it a rewarding challenge for drama students or seasoned actors.
Davide is a young escort who is charming on the surface, but what makes him compelling is the quiet pain and honesty he reveals in this moment.
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Monologue Source: Hotel Lobby
This monologue is from, Hotel Lobby, a one-act ePlay by Joseph Arnone, 2025.
