

It might be a good choice if you’re looking for something subtle with a run time of about a minute and a half. Rose is an eccentric character, and this monologue is very wistful and serious. This one was written with a woman over 60 in mind. “It’ll Sound Silly” The ChildrenĪll of the monologues so far have been for young women and teenagers. Of course, the entire point of the play is illusion becoming reality, but with that considered, this is more grounded than the first example on this list. This contemporary monologue runs for about two minutes and plays a lot on rage and sorrow with building points in between. It seems like “The Glass Menagerie” is one of those plays everyone learns about in high school, and there’s a good reason for that. “No, Mom, Please! I Have to Say This” The Glass Menagerie Depending on your delivery, it runs for about a minute and a half to two minutes. So if you want to express the soul of young, foolish love and you’re looking for a classical monologue, this one is an excellent choice.

You know there can’t be a list of monologues without The Bard coming up at some point.

“Thou Knowest the Mask of Night” Romeo and Juliet It is also an excellent choice if you need something contemporary rather than classical that still has much power. If you’re looking for something surreal and emotional, this one takes around two to three minutes and showcases wonder and sorrow. “I Was Slipping Away” The Lovely BonesĪ strangely beautiful piece considering the subject matter: a young woman talks about her experience dying and what lies in the afterlife.
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