We get a look into the lives of residents of a small American town. A friendship begins between resident John Dodge and the town’s newest arrival, Mary Swanson. The townspeople’s lives intersect in unexpected ways. The Monologues Genre: Dramatic Comedy This play contains: (1) Short Monologue (6) Medium Monologues Monologues for men Monologues for theseContinue reading “Middletown by Will Eno”
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Monte Carlo by Lydia Stryk
Daisy has worked in a factory and lived with her mother her entire life. She is approaching retirement, but an unexpected stroke of luck with the football pools makes her an overnight millionaire. She had always longed to see Monte Carlo, but when she accomplishes that dream she realizes the kind of relationship she’s hadContinue reading “Monte Carlo by Lydia Stryk”
Mlima’s Tale by Lynn Nottage
A once majestic elephant, Mlima, is trapped in the illegal ivory trade. We follow a journey of greed and corruption and see how Mlima leaves his mark on those around him. The Monologues Genre: Drama This play contains: (2) Medium Monologues Monologues for men Medium Monologues Page Number Act and Scene Time(in minutes) Character GenderContinue reading “Mlima’s Tale by Lynn Nottage”
Teenage Dick by Mike Lew
A modern retelling of Richard III. A disabled teen, Richard, wants to be class president. However, he must use wit and manipulation to beat the star football player, Eddie for the presidency. Richard has to decide whether it is better to be feared or loved. What will he do and how far will he goContinue reading “Teenage Dick by Mike Lew”
Late: A Cowboy Song by Sarah Ruhl
Mary and Crick are married. Mary befriends a lady cowboy, Red, who lives outside the city limits and teaches her how to ride a horse. With the last of their savings, Crick buys a painting. Mary and Crick have a baby, but can’t seem to decide on a name. Follow this story of finding loveContinue reading “Late: A Cowboy Song by Sarah Ruhl”
Lost Lake by David Auburn
What is it about? Veronica wants to take her kids on a vacation in the mountains. She finds a “rustic” cabin owned by an equally “rustic” man, Hogan. His problems quickly entangle Veronica and shows how two strangers can be tied together and an unlikely connection between them can be made. The Monologues Genre: DramaContinue reading “Lost Lake by David Auburn”
A Doll’s House Part 2 by Lucas Hnath
What is it about? Nora hasn’t returned for 15 years since she left Torvald and her children. She’s done very well for herself as a writer and was enjoying her life as a single woman. However, she comes to find out that Torvald never filed for divorce and that could cause her lots of trouble.Continue reading “A Doll’s House Part 2 by Lucas Hnath”
God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton What is it about? We like to think that we are better behaved than children, but when two pairs of Brooklyn parents discuss what to do when their children have a fight on the playground, their niceties quickly disappear. Do we ever really grow out of fighting like children? The MonologuesContinue reading “God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza”
Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl
What is it about? A quiet cafe, a dead man, a cell phone, and a woman who just happened upon it all. We are taken on a journey of tying up loose ends and in the process see what remembering does to a person who’s passed on. The Monologues Genre: Dramatic Comedy This play contains:Continue reading “Dead Man’s Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl”
Scissoring by Christina Quintana
What is it about? Abigail is a teacher at a conservative Catholic school and is forced to live in the closet. Her long-term girlfriend doesn’t agree that she should be working somewhere where she can’t be herself. Abigail struggles with building a successful professional career while trying to accept her true self. The Monologues Genre:Continue reading “Scissoring by Christina Quintana”
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