Under The Conditions
In Under The Conditions, Alton’s inner conflict gets revealed when he makes the real time decision to have his daughter live with him.
Featured Monologue – Under The Conditions
ALTON: It is for the better. (beat) I stopped using drugs, I have a good career, I own this lovely property and I have many good people I care about that I can call dear friends.
It’s taken me forever to get to this point and only you can imagine what I must have gone through to get here on my own, but I did Jane, I did, so give me some credit for once in your life cause I deserve it.
And if I’m going to take on our daughter, which is completely unexpected, well then I do have the right to refuse, but I haven’t and I haven’t because in my heart I’ve decided that it’s about time I’m there for that kid the way she needs me to be…it’s my brain that’s catching up, it’s my logic and yes selfishness that gives me conflict, but my heart’s made up, and I want nothing more than to be able to spend time with our daughter and get to know her, and bond with her.
I never thought I’d get the chance and here it is…a long time ago I accepted the notion that it would never happen for me, that I would never be a father in the traditional sense, whatever that means, but she’s here…and I’m wiling to take this on…please…let me.
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Monologue Summary
Alton recognizes within himself that he’s at a turning point in his life and he wishes to make what he believes is the right decision for his family.
- Genre: Drama
- Length: ~2 Minutes
- Monologue Character: Alton
- Age Range: 40’s-50’s
- Themes: Family, friendship
- Best For: acting practice, video uploads, father monologue
World of the Play
- Cast Size: 1 woman, 1 man
- Characters in Play: Alton, Jane
- Setting: The play takes place inside the very large and polished home of Alton. There’s open space in the living room with a veranda attached and the ocean can not only be seen but heard in the nearby distance.
FAQ
A: You can check out a play by Joseph Arnone titled UNDER THE CONDITIONS, which can be found on Monologue Blogger.
A: If you are looking for a father monologue it’s worth testing out, but if it’s not your cup of tea you can always search through Monologue Blogger’s hub of monologues from plays.
A: Under The Conditions is a one-act play that can be found on Monologue Blogger, but MB also recommends Walter’s Study (features a good father monologue in play) and Checking In (also another interesting father role)
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- Walter’s Study – male dramatic monologue
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Monologue Source: Under The Conditions
This is a monologue from Under The Conditions, a one-act eplay by Joseph Arnone, 2025.
