I can hear the angels. Ive moved on. This is Captain McGrady. I know that sounds selfish, I mean, I have everything. No way. Hes the one missing out on the future Miss Universo. (Pause.) Whenever she tries to talk to her mom about her ambitions, her mother always seems to shut her down or outright ignore her. Thats the only thing I learned from chemistry class this year, but Im not sure I agree. It was an accident. I dont know what to say. And they just dumped me, thats right, dumped me for that ugly, smelly, poop machine. Good riddance, hell say. Description: A teen talks to her mom about how her life is far from normal. We were in here messing about. Since returning home, Ive dropped eggs, the family dog Ive even dropped a mic, not on purpose though. I tried it. Call me Mara, because the Almighty has sent me great sorrow. In my opinion, girls should just say what they mean and not send hidden messages. Of course I love animals. Sean? The result, more time. Hed listen to disco and eat his maple ham sandwiches with the teacher, which made me sad. I guess kids never really get to know their parents. Did you get excited about the idea of performing a certain monologue? I thought it was normal to be scared around food. No, Im very slim actually. There are worse things. Bye. Youll get your million dollars back in no time. Okay, Ill do it. The mall. Youll see me. Description: A young man believes his mothers extracurricular suggestions are out to get him. OMG! Description: A young person ruminates about their military family. By: Lauren H., Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, Age 16 I cant have another person like my father in my life. Its not funny! That was never a problem, because I didnt want to go a single day without my Tiger by my side. My favorite book is Platos symposiumand why you may ask? I tried to mow the lawn, but I think I messed up and the lawnmower doesnt work anymore. 4 pm, realize Ive spent another day trying to live out an unfulfillable, immeasurable standard of enough., Third Place Winner! Welcome to GoodLife, my name is Anya. Second Place Winner! Ill scoop out my own sorta life. Give us a shout on Twitter: @aceyouraudition. Everything is going as planned. Oh, theres that book Im supposed to read for English class. (laughs) Thank you for saying that. I knew that Pompeii was an ancient Roman city, and somehow a volcanic eruption turned the place into ashes. I see how it is. First Place Winner! I have dreams about leaving this small apartment and I long to walk around the city and see things, learn in a school and not be homeschooled. Another time, I crashed at Buckingham palace while the Queen was out doing some Queenly stuff. Other tips for finding the right monologue include: I have a window in my room. I guess I dont have to tell you the rest. No? Im sorry but even just thinking about it makes me pity him, the old me. Bootcamp was fine. Busy click of an elfin hammer, New York always seemed nice too I guess, but now that Im here, theres too many people, and its crowded everywhere I go. By: Isabella Whittingahan Jimenez, Age 14, Oklahoma, USA We just have to move on and let our scars tell the stories. I dropped my working papers along with the uniforms made by society to make us all the same clones of work slaves. In middle school I got trickier. First Place Winner! Some girls like to think that they can be special snowflakes, but theyre all idiots! I watched him as he said goodbye to my mom and then my dad. (pause) Oh, I cant complain to him! Description: A teenage girl explains why she hates Valentines Day while grocery shopping. But I wasnt afraid. (Starts pacing) The creatures of this planet are extremely devious. I see a couple of therapists, and Ive been prescribed all sorts of medications, but none of that is really helping. Much braver than me, thats for sure. Shes dead to me starting now. So fuck you, cocksucker. Im gonna send you packing like I do to everyone else, and youll end up nothing more than a two-bit, D-list villain with an inferiority complex. Theyll be wiped out. You cant ask your interviewer how theyre feeling! The children of my day were civil hand-raisers who knew how to address their masters. There I am, Aladdins big fat comedy sidekick. Not brown. Atom Bomb Disease rolls off the tongue better. (pause) Fine, fine, Ill ask. All the other people in the band just look mad in their pictures, especially the skunk hair guy. Im probably just one rotten burger away from getting cholera or salmonella. It almost looked like our brains were going to explode out of our heads! After I explained myself, the teacher seemed to feel sorry for me. Gender: Female The ride lived up to its title. This one is made of wood, but those sure aint 2x4s Im looking at. My computer has been speaking to me. By: Caroline Seawell, Age 15, South Carolina USA Great. Mom!? Im just interested in someone else. If it wasnt for Jack, I would probably be at home right now, My hair its so long I mean, I can barely see. You cant reload zoom? Description: A depressed teenager assures her friend that she will be alrightand her reason is surprisingly simple. It was a normal day at the club, or what we call normal. But he was dead. I dont even want that okay. What? Help! Not taking in music or colors or flavors, but folding the same damn thing again and again. By: Emily Newland, Age 17, Georgia, USA Youre my role model, my hero, my everything. I cant take it anymore, Im tired. She was the first one to go play in the dirt, and shed always come back with worms or bugs or other gross stuff and we were close! It also should align with your strengths as an actor and allow you to fully embody the character you are portraying. Genre: Dramatic. In fact, we provide a wide range of self-help books that are mandatory reading if you choose to work here. And theres no way Im going to get rid of it today (under breath) or maybe ever. This isnt happening. I am the only one who passed? I will strike at midnight, and they wont see it coming. They look cute and harmless, but theyll stop at nothing to get under your skin! But now that Im going to be in college, and Im no longer the only kid in 3rd grade whos read Pride and Prejudice. I have lots of experience with kids, so I know what to do when they misbehave. Genre: Comedic. Why cant the widow get back her silver snuffbox that was stole? I, Exclamation Point have finally found something NOT to be excited about. I dont even want anything, okay? E is for Everyone remain calm. For foils sakes, children, raise your hands! Why is it that you dont even ask me my name? Another one? Starting at seven I dont think that was meant to be my path. And if Im being honest, the bad things outweigh the good. We talked about it. [Scornfully] I have witnessed first-hand how vile men can act in times of war and tyranny all in hopes of their survival, and possible glory. When I was 7, my mother took me to the optometrist, where they had little reading charts with Es plastered all over. (Shows a photo of a puppy and the new recruits react.) Pick that one! You think something so basic to living would come easier. I thought I could fight back to expose them. TEEN 4. Youre telling me Im going to be in piles and piles of student loan debt for the rest of my life so that the teacher who is supposed to be, thats right, teaching me chemistry, a key part of my future career can not feel like teaching! Thats just bizarre. Ok. Ill hire a sitter. Genre: Dramatic. Ms. Daniels is reading a book. But I can try to forgive, cant I? Look, I know my parents gave you the rundown of my whole life story or whatever. What I do is an art not a felony. My mom told me it was the most beautiful speech shes ever heard. Wait, she stopped on one. I have spent my whole life living in this house. 7 Funny Comedic Monologues for Teens | Backstage Trust me, Im doing you a solid here. Yet people question why you continue to drink, and staggeringly, if youre okay. And Tybalts dead, that would have slain my husband. Gender: Male or Female Nothing. He waves at me but with only three fingers. Not there. I wish I could. Dont you get it? Or went swimming my friends? As I entered high school, the cheating became serious business. Its easy to get strange around here. Sometimes Im scared I wont be enough like you when I grow up. Hed come home from work late with an apology. It was the top of the 8th and the LG Twins led by four. I just wish he wouldnt yell, andwell, other stuff. I have dreams. Genre: Dramatic. Im leaving you on speakerphone. Even in the last days of his life all he could think about was you. You cant get mad at her for not speaking English well. Now youre chilling with Dasher and Dancer acting like youre a big star just because your nose glows up red, WE HAVE 50 THOUSAND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS THAT DO THAT SAME THING- you know what Rudolph, do what you wanna do, but never forget where you came from. Wait! I know I am not the best at, well, anything, but is it too much to ask for a good job Julien or we are so proud of you? But now everybody knows about me because of Aladdin. I didnt think so. Can you hear me now? Im scared one day Ill walk through that door and my mom will be hurt so badly that I cant help her. Im going to do what I want now, for me. But like dont make it too expensive because my moms gonna make ME pay for it and I dont have that kind of money. He has red hair, and brown eyes just like his father. So many things in life take me forever. Free Contemporary Monologues for Auditions - Daily Actor Youre hurting my ears. Before you know it, everyone is asking where they can get a piece. By: Antonio Suarez, Cupertino, California USA, Age 16 (Turns to the audience.) Brittney, you can keep Esteban. My last stop will be Saturn, to marvel at its rings. I have since learned that girls are impossible. Missy, Claire and Prissy were about to die, then he goes (kneeling on one knee) Saturn will you go to the homecoming dance with me? It was so cute! It felt like time was slowing down. They were never accurate anyway. It is the East, and Juliet is the sun! I didnt think that I would miss home, but I really do. The same way that you hurt me. Star after star. I never thought Id miss that. You want your wallet back? For me its like something I want is sitting on a golden platter but I cant touch it. I will also end statements with a question mark? Just, talking to people. Genre: Comedic After about two minutes I was so mad I wanted to fire her right when she walked in the door. Im talking about the monsters who hide in sheeps clothing and then rip out with snapping teeth. But if I want my teeth separated from my mouth I could just ask my dentist to yank em for me. By: Audrey Cherwinski, Age 16, Pennsylvania, USA And then she saw me. And this is how I imagined my marriage proposal would be: (Girl imitates future husbands voice; kneels on the floor, romantically) You are the love of my life. By: Yulianis Pesante Quinones, Age 14, Virginia, USA Silly old me. But I was worried because there were so many things that could go wrong at the zoo. You take a few minutes to decide how youre going to do your hair and how youre going to do your makeup and if you even want to do makeup. You did this competition for fun, and the prize money was just the cherry on top for you. Love, Jack (Grabs paper folds it up, and puts it in an envelope), First Place Winner! When I was in school, if my name wasnt at the very top of the exam board, I would cry for the next two days. It helps someone else and you. 10 Contemporary Teen Plays | Monologues + Audition Material - Backstage Itll just melt! So I punched him back. Im not planning on turning you to stone anyway. And I broke itto hurt you. If he didnt want me before, hes not going to want me now. The performer must cite the author AND Drama Notebook in his/her recitation, and if possible, add a link to the Drama Notebook Monologues on a web page where the performance is shared. I remember being hungry and asked him if he would get me something to eat. Hes been asleep for six hours! In the daytime! The grown-ups may not believe suppose they try and take Him away after all they did last time But we can have a gigantic meeting, we can tell them all swear them all to secrecy. But yeah, so vote for me. I learned how to speak in a British accent for my audition and sang in one too! I learned my lesson last week. The mask even moves when you talk. I didnt talk when we first met, I felt weird with strangers in my house. Itll pass, maybe not for hundreds of years, but someday I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are really good at heart. But school safety is diluted. So I did. (Long pause.) But it was not my fault or the poor linguinis fault. I remember my father looking in every nook and cranny of our straw roofed house for every single cent that he could spare to give me. Whoa there, this isnt about me this is about your horrendous drivers license photo. Strike one, yelled the umpire, and everyone cheered. I want to feel free. Maybe not in the way you think, but I work hard. So, tell me is the darkness safe or dangerous? Pledge allegiance? Our kind. Were not aliens or animals! Ill bet youre sorry you asked. What if its not being loyal to me? Second Place Winner! The man I knew was short-tempered, distant and narcissistic. I am not and never will be a joke act! If this were any other year, I would be inside those gates instead of sitting out there on the pavement. Hello? No, I have not told him yet, I was just telling him about our medical and dental plans before you interrupted me. This pandemic is crazy! The guards used to lock us in our dormitory at night and not show up again til the morning. By: Amelia M., Age 12, Ohio, USA He also has a lot of crazy ideas. And I will shag my own mother before I let her, or anyone else take that away from me! My mom thought Id look handsome in a baseball uniform, but Im not stupid. And, youre screaming again. I want things too, but for now I have to be a mother to my brothers, fight suicidal thoughts, figure out how not to fear men, and try to sort out what normal means. What you gonna do give me a whupping? They kept increasing the dose, but it just felt the same. (pause) Do you play an instrument? After I leave here, Im going to that high bridge over the interstate freeway. Description:A teen tells his/her side of the story to a police officer. You say it all the time. A pretty nothing. Does he have a good job? Audition Monologues changed my daughters life. Third Place Winner! If you fought well, you were guaranteed a spot in the next one. Gender: Female Dont be nervous. Maybe I just need glasses. I wonder if they need a halfling wizard? Not me. Its not ok, its not right. Only a few months till youre finally an adult. I have the ring and everything! Right away, dad offered to get out his old trumpet. Being scared saved my life. Honestly, this wasnt what I was expecting. George Im so sorry about her. Needless to say, youre officially out of gum, unless you count the piece stuck to the bottom of my shoe. I shot him twice in the head. And do you know why, Dad? I was practically shaking as I walked down the aisle Oh Charlie. I could tell you all about my experience in the JROTC. Honestly, it would have to be when I was six or seven years old. I did an experiment for two weeks straight by not uttering a single word to any of you first. They are coming to get me. I got beaten up pretty bad. No. Ive never gotten any recognition, so clearly, I must not be doing anything right. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. It could happen Tennis? By: Shelby Diner But that is strikingly less noble. (A beat; nervous smile) Yeah, right. Wherefore weep I then? The ones that have no shame hurting people. Just once, I want to be a good comparison. You must be the new kid. For this reason, we have compiled a list of male and female monologues exclusively for teenagers. I Shouldnt have told her that. . Those kindergartners should be ashamed for doing that to her. Ice in your veins. And I think you all know I throw a killer party. If you need any assistance dont hesitate to ask me. Well, stay safe, and I hope the pencil wound in your arm heals. I can't do this. Just look at all that goody goodness. Everyone was telling me it was the right choice, but looking back Im not sure it was. Oh, he is so dead! Like Im not even joking, it was all the way back to the clearance racks! Well, let me tell you. I heard the voice of James Dougherty Marilyn Monroe is a stranger. I saw the jealousy on Joe DiMaggios face. Its been a long day. So, my mum and I finally found one another again and she asked me if I had eaten anything and I said, Just six pomegranate seeds. Then she said No! Description: A young girl seeks help from a therapist about her fear of going outside. (Referencing stuffed rabbit) Mrs. Bunny says I cant go, and you know nothing will change her mind. I hit the top of my forehead. You see, I lived in the saddest room on earth. So please form an orderly cue over here and remember a vote for Jane is a vote for freedom! In fact, I think we should see other people. I shut my eyes tight and just kept hoping everything would just go away. As in my Robby? Shes natural, and I respect that. We also got the double play. But why are you only telling me about this now? Or maybe I would be at yet another early-morning practice, the kind where you moan and complain about the freezing water and your aching legs, but you wouldnt want to be anywhere else in the world. There, we will rest together in peace, far beneath the cycles of the moon for all eternity. Wheres my cell phone? Its Ross Sullivan you really have to watch out for. Description: A teen girl has a frustrating day at the mall. And as the parent of four lovely children, this cannot go unspoken! Yeah, Im done but still upset. I know her from kindergarten and let me tell you, when we were little, she was different. Popsockets? I mean, who wants to sit inside and do nothing, am I right? I just couldnt take it anymore, you know? I was so tired that I fell asleep in these beds.(Pause. Maybe ten. And you know why so many do it? It was important, I remember. IM GIVING YOU MONEY IN EXCHANGE FOR YOUR FREEDOM! But its not like I need one. They then continued and found an awesome hammock that one of the sisters wanted to take a nap on but her other sisters insisted that they keep moving. It was because I was me. Who knows, maybe there will be a perfect day in the future. (Pause.) Youve thought so much that the big black blanket is now suffocating you. Thank you for coming to my seminar on Gallivanting through the Asteroid Cosmonaut Magnitude of Outer Planets through Orbit. For the kiddies out there SPAAAACE! I was annoyed because I assumed that it was another one of her pranks. I mean shes not very good at baseball, but she seems to like to play with me. And of course, it was. But I wasnt in the mood to play her games. Description: A teen shows off an ability to read minds. (Stops. I dont remember him much, but I can see it in his eyes when I look at pictures of him. I did remember to bring the glasses though so drink up because whatever we dont drink, Robert will. First Place Winner! Ugh! But I guess that led to something wonderful because when Grandma, Nene, found out I got to live with her in America. I mean that stupid account basically ruined my life! One who was obsessed with VSCO, the other who would not stop making TikToks, and lastly one who actually went to bed on time. The night birds are singing and the cicadas are humming along. Genre: Dramatic, (Speaking into a cell phone with great urgency.). Give them everything you didnt give me. Never, ever touch Mr. Rupert. Description: A nomad tells his sister his philosophy on life and why he chose his lifestyle. Whether or not you ever remember who we were, I will be here. You were old. And I guess they are kind of coolfor ancient, mummified rock stars. I just threw away a friendship after one mistake. Second Place Winner! Im scared the appropriate amount at horrors, and Im thrilled the appropriate amount at thrillers. Two sticks of gum. Genre:Dramatic Every time I want to go outside, I think about how the outside world is scary. Watch a video performance of this monologue here. No soy nada, but I want to be someone, someone better than what I am now. Though I suppose it wasnt really your idea, was it? First off, the research opportunities at your university are mind blowing! (rolls eyes and whispers) Little brats. It only comes in like two flavors! Also, she doesnt have any big dogs in the house, or any other risk factors that could result in injury. Oh heck, Im just going to press all of them. Honestly, its kinda creepy. Leslie! (pause) I guess I should think of what I want to take in my luggage. Can you believe it? When I was your age, I wasnt in a wealthy little suburb- I grew up in China during the Cultural Revolution. Todays my 21st birthday! Honestly, I would even take the amount of flight a chicken has. Just just leave. (pause) You heard that, right? It was a special pleasure to see things eaten, to see things blackened and changed. One time at fifth grade field day, I cut holes in my potato sack to win the race. UH! Take all the time you need. See, I told you that she has terrible taste in music. How does it NOT fall over? If you dont see one you like, keep checking back! Description: A teen goes through their daily routine to meet the worlds standard of what it means to be enough. He told me that in elementary school all the kids poked at him for being short. Yes, Im serious. Not for President, I dont even think Im old enough for that. All youre gonna be is a piece of trivia for superhero nerds with nothing better to spend their time on. Rotten pimply-faced teenage hooligans, wasnt it? Lights it.) By: Gracyn Eitel, Age 14 Embarrassed? Cool girls roam the halls. T is for Take cover. Because Im Little Red Riding Hood? Really? Then you made me laugh and after that you always came back. Its day 47 of absolute isolation, loneliness, and complete and utter boredom. Get out! I can sit here, and I can meow for hours, knowing shes right inside. He hated to write in English, so they were always in a different language. Then her mom called my mom and was, like, yelling at her. Green fields and happy farmers! Face to face. Nothing. Its a no-doubt home run and its coming right for me, and I caught it! But oh, it presses to my celebration, He just doesnt understand what a good girlfriend I am. Maybe we should let the greenhouse gas emissions just wipe me out. Then they talked me into going over to the zoo to see the new habitat for the turtle that had been just added. I saw the hair of every- body in the crowd. You talking about what you did for me whatd you ever give me? Now, my opponent has credentials. Im just not sure the best way to approach her. I remember. Actor should play the song listening for the misinterpreted phrase and actually sing it during the monologue. Is it the turn or walking the other way? Even in death, Im the dumb blonde. Santa never gave you any attention until last Christmas when he couldnt see any farther than he could spit. But it went downhill in seventh grade. Yeah, right. Id finally get a break from him pulling my poor tail and plucking my precious apricot colored-fur. This is me. I should write a monologue about my mom and how hard she works every day! So, this is the way it ends for me. And she was meowing like she was hungry, so I just gave her a tiny bit of food. Third Place Winner! I love you! Genre: Dramatic. Remember, Im the boss around here! Queen Guinevere, the Skunked of Avalon? Youre in high school now, and those friends from kindergarten are long gone. Description: A boy describes the life of an immigrant worker. And you were there. Im turning thirteen next month which means Im basically a teenager. They just cant take all this flavor, you know? Can you can you help me? I mean, dont you think you shouldve told me? Well, the next day, my room was a complete mess and something smelled like it died in here. But that would be fatal, so thats super unrealistic. Gender: Female Im going to die. Its like I was made for you. Hes out of his mind! He/she talks on a headset. Come and join the fun in our online acting class, Copyright 2023 StageMilk | an ARH Media PTY LTD website. Can you stop? I looked up pictures of Aerosmith online and the main guy doesnt look like a guy at all. You can have it any way you like. I remember her telling me, right before she died, that she will always be with me, watching over me like the moon. Hahaha!! I stood up and gave him a hug, trying to look put together. By: Kennedy L., Columbus, OH, USA, Age 17 No, its not a tattoo, its a scar. Ive worked to the bone for this school, and this title, and Ill work to clear my name until the blood of all past and present Miss Fortunes runs in the street and stains my heelsyou believe me dont you? Tracy: The moment I put my signature on that paper, I signed my life away. I could barely even form a complete thought when no. And I really dont wanna go to brunch, and I dont want you to like, sit on the couch while I shop, or like, even meet my friends. And you cant melt becausebecause I need you. Ive never heard someone say sorry more than you have. The young ones aint no real trouble. (Gets on her knees and starts praying.) Its such a convincing werewolf, youd almost think its real! Yeah, I know tomorrows Valentines day . I have five stitches. Sometimes, stuff gets swept away, you know. Darling, listen to me. You know, I though falling to your death would be scary, but it was somehow soothing knowing it was all over and I was about to die. No. I made a lot of new friends in Middle School, some that I still have all the way to now, in high school.