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”
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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”
Straight White Men by Young Jean Lee
What is it about? It’s Christmas time and Ed and his sons enjoy spending some family time together. They are a happy family, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t struggling with issues. Identity, privilege, and what is means to be a straight, white, man are all explored in this captivating play. The Monologues Genre: DarkContinue reading “Straight White Men by Young Jean Lee”
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”
Almost, Maine by John Cariani
What is it about? In the town of Almost, Maine there is love and heartbreak. Each scene shows a glimpse into the lives of the residents. Will they fall in love? Will they fall out of love? What does this little town have in store? The Monologues Genre: Romantic Comedy This play contains: (7) ShortContinue reading “Almost, Maine by John Cariani”
Indoor/Outdoor by Kenny Finkle
What is it about? Samantha is a cat. She meets her owner Shuman at an adoption center. All is well at first, but soon she meets an outdoor cat named Oscar and everything changes. Samantha wants to go outside and Shuman wants her to stay inside. With the help of Matilda, a woman who dreamsContinue reading “Indoor/Outdoor by Kenny Finkle”
The Portuguese Kid by John Patrick Shanley
What is it about? A widow, Atalanta, visits her lawyer, Barry, to get her late husband’s affairs in order. They are both quite the characters. Add Barry’s difficult mother, some young lovers, politics, and opinions and you’ve got an interesting mix. The Monologue Genre: Romantic Comedy This play contains: (1) Short Monologue A Monologue forContinue reading “The Portuguese Kid by John Patrick Shanley”
The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl
What is it about? Matilde, a brazilian woman, wants to be a comedian and moves to the US after her parents die. She is hired to clean the house of a married couple who are doctors, Lane and Charles. Lane’s sister Virginia is obsessed with cleaning and quickly becomes friends with Matilde. She takes overContinue reading “The Clean House by Sarah Ruhl”
Pretty Theft by Adam Szymkowicz
What is it about? Beauty can be dangerous and untouchable. Allegra deals with the passing of her father and finds a new friend in a local bad girl, Suzy. Marco is an uncatchable thief who is ready to give up the game. What happens when Suzy and Allegra drive cross country and run into thisContinue reading “Pretty Theft by Adam Szymkowicz”
The Children by Lucy Kirkwood
What is it about? Two retired scientists live in a cottage by the sea. All is well, until an unexpected guest comes to visit with a request. What is the request? And can they help? The Monologues Genre: Drama This play contains: (6) Medium Monologues Monologues for women Monologues for men Monologues for this ageContinue reading “The Children by Lucy Kirkwood”
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