Life imitates Art. Since he has produced only one off-Broadway project, something called 'Craps! Monologues Monologues from shows associated with Tennessee Williams Start: Brick, let me finish! I didnt know that. She has been drinking and leading on her husbands brother Jonathan to believe she will leave her husband for him. Big Daddy Pollitt Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 0 Start: All right. Marian, or the True Tale of Robin Hood by Adam Szymkowicz (US/UK)(Comedy / 4f, 4m, 6 any gender)A gender-bending, patriarchy-smashing, hilarious new take on a classic tale. Mary Jane by Amy Herzog (US/UK)(Drama / 5f)As Mary Jane navigates both the mundane and the unfathomable realities of caring for Alex, her chronically ill young son, she finds herself building a community of women from many walks of life. - I cant look at everything hard enough. And you punish yourself, tell yourself its your fault you cant find a good one, youve only deluded yourself into thinking theyre better than they are. The ingenue has her time and place, but womens stories extend beyond tales of young innocents. And it was good for the boys! Ellen Burnstyns Sara makes an emotional plea to her son (Jared Leto), telling him that she needs amphetamines to lose weight, be on her favorite game show, and really just have a reason to live. 9. Agnes of God by John Pielmeier (US/UK)(Drama/ 3f)Summoned to a convent, Dr. Martha Livingstone, a court-appointed psychiatrist, is charged with assessing the sanity of a novice accused of murdering her newborn. Sister Mary Lucille, a harsh and abominable teacher of eighth grade at St. Georges Catholic School, has just said to her student Elizabeth that God knows when a girl does not learn her lessons, and will let her know of his disappointment. The Best TV Shows That Parody Life in Hollywood, The Best Movies All Aspiring Actors Must Watch, The Greatest Actor Characters in Film History, Don't Worry: Even These Actors Were Extras Once. More goes down in the session than music in this riveting portrayal of rage, racism, the self-hate, and exploitation. He meets the widows while visiting his wifes grave. The Piano Lesson by August Wilson (US/UK)(Drama / 3f, 5m)It is 1936, and Boy Willie arrives in Pittsburgh from the South in a battered truck loaded with watermelons to sell. (This monologue contains adult language and themes.). As an accountant in Ohio with two children, few would expect her life to be inordinately intricate or moving. First, she hopes to destroy his self-confidence by suggesting that everyone expects him to lose his. Marjorie Prime by Jordan Harrison (US/UK)(Drama / 2f, 2m)Its the age of artificial intelligence, and 85-year-old Marjorie a jumble of disparate, fading memories has a handsome new companion whos programmed to feed the story of her life back to her. I spent a lot of time in that bedroom upstairs pretending my pillow was my husband and Id ask him about his day at work and what was happening at the office, and did he like the dinner I made for him and where we were going on vacation and hed surprise me with tickets to Belize and wed kiss I mean Id kiss my pillow and then Id tell him Id been to that doctor that day and found out I was pregnant. Mama, just for a moment we're happy. If Martin can sign them he can get the money. This bittersweet comedy of manners is a tribute to the grandeur of Southern style and a musing on what a smart woman might really want toward the end of her life. There was something different about the boy, anervousness, a softness and tenderness which wasnt like a mans, although he wasnt the least biteffeminate lookingstillthat thing was there. Always irascible but now increasingly erratic, Gladys is a cause of concern to her daughter, her son-in-law, and her grandson, from whose point of view this poignant memory play is told. (she breaks down sobbing, she looks around) I didn't realize. That is just not cool. A dark comedy about what it takes to re-route your life and what happens when the wheels come off. 1. Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple. Modern concerns and romantic entanglements clash on the battlefield and on the ramparts of Nottingham Castle. And you know something? We felt just terrible about it - don't you remember? In the UK/Europe, click here. I think hell get the place in order! I can tell you this, it wasnt a girl. Hurricane Diane by Madeleine George (US/UK)(Comedy / 5f)Meet Diane, a permaculture gardener dripping with butch charm. The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder (US/UK)(Comedy / 7f, 9m)Horace Vandergelder, a wealthy merchant in nineteenth-century Yonkers, NY, decides to take a wife and employs a matchmaker, Mrs. Dolly Levi. From hair trends to relationship advice, our daily newsletter has everything you need to sound like a person whos on TikTok, even if you arent. (This monologue contains adult language and themes.). That's all human beings are! (Comedic, 30s) A lover, to be agreeable, must understand how to utter And why are we surprised by this? endobj Taraji P. Henson's exasperated monologue in Hidden Figures is really the most memorable scene in the film, and the moment the audience has been waiting for. Amy Dunne (Rosamund Pike) is enacting a plan to frame her husband Nick (Ben Affleck) for her murder, and she tells us exactly why. Running barefoot in the park would be a start. Go into it. In a courtroom, public defense lawyer Samantha Sam Burgess is defending her client Edward who is charged with the murder of his wife. The failed marriages, the suicide attempts, and the addictions are all behind her. The majority are a forgotten wasteland of dirty laundry, empty beer cans and old pizza boxes! Ma Raineys Black Bottom by August Wilson (US/UK)(Drama / 2f, 8m)It's 1927 in a rundown studio in Chicago where Ma Rainey is recording new sides of old favorites. Amy Adams earned her first Oscar nomination for Junebug, and after watching this monologue, you'll understand why the critics couldn't get enough of her performance . Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon (US)(Comedy / 2f, 4m)Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. THE MONSTER 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche by Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood (US/UK)(Comedy / 5f)Its 1956 and The Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual quiche breakfast. A key quote is included with each recommendation, but you'll need to review the scene and play for context and to determine whether the selection's length will fit your needs. But dont give me, When I was nine years old my mother ran off with the butcher and Ive been looking for someone to love me ever since. I dont know your problems and I dont care. "Well, Tommy has proposed to Lady Bracknell has become aware of Jack's intentions toward Gwendolyn. His death sparks a conversational wake that includes everything from arguments over politics to when each sibling realized that they grew up. Weighing the Pros and Cons of WWE Brand-Exclusive PPVs 5 of 5 The tensions and prejudice they face form this seminal American drama. TREAT ME NICE A Feminine Ending by Sarah Treem (US)(Dark Comedy / 2f, 3m)Having recently graduated from a major conservatory, and with a rocker boyfriend on the brink of stardom, aspiring composer Amanda Blues extraordinary life seems to be all mapped out. What is the cost of revealing your true self in a time of trouble? ), (Dramatic, 30s) When does he get the medal for that? What if I forgive myself? Stage Kiss captures Sarah Ruhls singular voice. The power-hungry Lady Macbeth will not be ignored. a\{=d?{:P\LR:0kBpedX36"3)IApP&3:8RWhMPx-L`x t[/xMk6M v[EQ6, Wally's dead, too. ), In a courtroom, public defense lawyer Samantha Sam Burgess is defending her client Edward who is charged with the murder of his wife. I ate the divorce papers, Charles. Ugly Lies the Bone by Lindsey Ferrentino (US/UK)(Drama / 3f, 2m)Newly discharged soldier Jess has finally returned to her Florida hometown. Sure, sure. Deluded. At forty-six and with new flame Mickey Deans at her side, she seems determined to carry it off and recapture her magic. But as Sharon begins to uncover Robyns secrets, they encourage her own deep-seated desire to transform her life completely. Just listen My father was a wonderful man who waited on me hand and foot when I was a child. By coming suddenly into a room that I thought was emptywhich wasnt empty, but had two people in it the boy I had married and an older man who had been his friend for years. Check out More Plays & Musicals for Strong Leading Women or browse the Concord Theatricals website in the US or UK. The Waverly Gallery by Kenneth Lonergan (US/UK)(Comedy / 2f, 3m)Gladys, the elderly matriarch of the Green family, has run an art gallery in a small Greenwich Village hotel for many years. Are the pants crisply folded, the shirts carefully hung, the socks darned? You're asking for it. 4000 Miles by Amy Herzog (US/UK)(Dramatic Comedy / 3f, 1m)After suffering a major loss while he was on a cross-country bike trip, 21 year-old Leo seeks solace from his feisty 91 year-old grandmother Vera in her West Village apartment. Us is a terrifying look at how the suffering of some often underpins others joy and success. and sleeping and waking up. I figured it would just be easier to kill Frank than continue trying to be selfless.". In Ronans brilliant hands, its not whining its a revelation about the world and her place in it. Sister says His disappointment has come in the form of a message from home which says that Elizabeths grandmother, who came to live with her family in Elizabeths room, has passed away and she must pack her belongings and leave. Theres a troupe of wild baboons in Africa, you can Google this, where a tragedy killed off most of the males, leaving all the girl monkeys in charge. Stage Kiss by Sarah Ruhl (US/UK)(Comedy / 3f, 4m)Art imitates Life. And if their new routine is good enough, theyll claw their way to the top at Nationals in Tampa Bay. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Wills love for Viola quickly blossoms and inspires him to write his greatest masterpiece. Oh, earth, you're too wonderful for anybody to realize you. Always the fight. Regular monkeys, especially the lower status ones that get picked on all the time, have the same problems we do - high blood pressure, obesity, and impaired brain function from stress. Thats what I came up here for and thats what you were expecting. "The American Plan" is a comedy by Richard Greenberg that premiered Off-Broadway in 1991 and had a brief Broadway run in 2009, starring Mercedes Ruehl and Lily Rabe. And then, in the very last second, theres a moment of lightness. Broom ever in hand and hair amassed in curlers on her head, Maggie, a working class Londoner in her late thirties, sweeps her front yard and gossips with her neighbor. Attention, attention must finally be paid to such a person. But the most hilarious part of it might be that on some crazy, meta level what she says kind of makes sense? But now his old friends, the old buyers that loved him so and always found some order to hand him in a pinch, theyre all dead, retired. Let me explain. (This monologue contains adult language.). She begins her day, talking incessantly, with her daily prayer, brushing her teeth, drinking her tonic, and putting on her hat. His name was never in the paper. If you cant taste it, touch it or smell it, forget it! Here, in this play about workplace bullying and competition, Isobel belittles a male character. Mary Page Marlowe by Tracy Letts (US/UK)(Drama / 11f, 6m, 1 girl)Mary Page Marlowe leads an unremarkable life. In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play by Sarah Ruhl (US/UK)(Dramatic Comedy / 4f, 3m)In a seemingly perfect, well-to-do Victorian home, proper gentleman and scientist Dr. Givings has innocently invented an extraordinary new device for treating "hysteria" in women (and occasionally men): the vibrator. xXmoHogY2`Rs Em?pIDBRg_TKvfgyg=_wvq1={?y= >{s Lopez is a veteran actor, but here, she delivers a career-defining performance. - every, every minute? Adjacent to the doctor's laboratory, his young and energetic wife tries to tend to their newborn daughter and wonders exactly what is going on in the next room. The Most Awkward Movies to Watch with Your Parents. I can't bear it. So what idiot saw the average boys room and said, This looks good! Dont ask me to marry you. And you tell me he has no character? A girl did not make that decision. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. But lasting happiness always eludes some people, and there was never any answer to the question with which Judy ended every show: "If happy little bluebirds fly beyond the rainbow, why, oh, why, can't I?" and Mama's sunflowers. He is financially strapped and taking to the road as a salesman. I can't go on. But at what price? ;Qj>uLyCjpjrBciJ. The young lover is equally certain she really wants to marry him. Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. These details form an intriguing backdrop for a dramatic look at idealism, power and the strength it takes to shape the destiny of a nation. How to Transcend a Happy Marriage by Sarah Ruhl (US/UK)(Comedy / 4f, 4m)At a dinner party in New Jersey, two couples discuss polyamory as brought up by the introduction of a new temp, Pip, in Janes office. Day after day they struggle with infertility, and Hannah herself is on the verge of being laid off. But the majority? The boys have been mostly in charge of the world for a long time now, and look at it. Good-by, Grover's Corners? I Ate the Divorce Papers - Comedic Monologue, Female Excerpt: "I ate them. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite Nana in New York for the summer quickly turns into an experience shell never forget. I dont say hes a great man. Walter Lee, a chauffeur, has other plans: buying a liquor store and being his own man. Squirrel Girl Goes to College: A Squirrel Girl Play (Marvel Spotlight) by Karen Zacaras (US/UK)(Comedy / 3f, 1m, 14 any gender)Doreen arrives at Empire State University to make new friends and protect them from super villains by keeping her super hero identity a secret. They have her committed to a sanitarium, but miss a bet when they think that will hold the old gal. Mrs. Clackett has just answered the phone. Unfortunately, they hate each other. In this heartbreaking monologue, Michelle Williams shows exactly why she was nominated for an Oscar for her turn in Manchester By The Sea. A forty-five-year friendship they agitated the nation, they agitated each other, and, in doing so, they helped shape the Constitution and the course of American history. Not one to go without a fight, Lettice engages the stoic, conventional Lotte in a battle to the death of all that is sacred to the Empire and the crown. Bad Jews by Joshua Harmon (US/UK)(Comedy / 2f, 2m)The night after their grandfathers funeral, three cousins engage in a verbal (and sometimes physical) battle. In one corner is Daphna Feygenbam, a Real Jew who is volatile, self-assured, and unbending. The man who never worked a day but for your benefit? It's a stunning performance from Nyong'o, featuring an altered voice and a slow delivery that just gets under your skin. The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion (US)(Drama / 1f) In this dramatic adaptation of her award-winning, bestselling memoir (which The New York Times called "an indelible portrait of loss and griefa haunting portrait of a four-decade-long marriage), Joan Didion transforms the story of the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband and their only daughter into a stunning and powerful one-woman play. Dont say another word. We should put this guy in charge of the entire world! You have successfully purchased store credit. Its because, well, she noticed that Rebecca is looking prettier, wearing better clothes, and she even made a boy laugh. In no other baboon troupe does one male monkey groom another. B. Thompson (US/UK)(Dramatic Comedy / 2f)A two-woman show with rapid-fire comic vignettes that explore the lives of thirty-something African American middle-class women in urban America as they search for love, clothes, and dignity in a world that fails to recognize them amongst a parade of stereotypical images. Her mom M'Lynn (Field) has to bury her daughter, and theres nothing okay about it. (This monologue contains adult language.). <> The man is exhausted. For even more plays that go beyond the ingenue visit our website. In the US/North America, click here. Matrimony ought never to happen till after other adventures. Jess soon realizes that things at home have changed even more than she has. Find them under theGet the monologue herelink. Dramatic onscreen monologues arent just catnip for the Oscars. How to Transcend a Happy Marriage blurs the lines of monogamy and asks how deeply friends, lovers, and strangers connect. Livingstones questions force all three women to re-examine the meaning of faith and the power of love, leading to a dramatic, compelling climax. In this monologue she is speaking to the the memory of her ex-husband Sebastian and gives him the analogy of high fructose corn syrup versus natural, homemade ketchup to illustrate how a good woman (like her) is the real deal and deserves to be treated as such. She goes through every emotion: anger, fear, sadness, and finally a tiny bit of acceIt's as heartbreaking as it is impressive. Nanas Naughty Knickers by Katherine DiSavino (US/UK)(Comedy / 5f, 3m, 1m or f)Bridget and her grandmother are about to become roommates. (pause, looking desperate because she has received no answer. 1. Kelly, the alpha-female of her pack, has been friends with Rebecca for years. You see what Im sitting here and waiting for? Her goddaughter thinks she has actually fallen in love with a local fisherman while her dashing friend believes she is finally ready to accept his proposal. Header image: Broadway production of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson (Julieta Cervantes). Unfortunately, because of copyright restrictions, we cannot sell to persons in your country. <>>> Neither impressed or entertained by Lettices freewheeling history lessons, Schon fires her. It also offers Roberts character the chance to live out a fantasy that every woman has had: being able to tell off a guy whos hitting on you when you're really just trying to live your life in peace. Its deeply witty and true all at once. King Liz by Fernanda Coppel (US/UK)(Drama / 3fm, 3m)Sports agent Liz Rico has money and an elite client roster but a woman in a mans industry has to fight to stay on top. When I was sixteen, I made the discoverylove. This list includes dramatic and comedic pieces as well as classical & contemporary time periods. In the worst of all possible ways. CHERRY BLOSSOM - Dierdre is forced to end a relationship with a man she fell in love with because he doesn't love her back in the same way. Maggie Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 4 Start: Brick,y'know I've been so God d. Maggie Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 6 Start: We got that clock the summer we. But she has two lacquered daughters, her own Regan and Goneril, who are covetous of the family fortune and resent the manner in which she is enjoying it. Mama, his appendix burst on a camping trip to North Conway. Paul just doesnt understand Corie, as she sees it. It is a charming tale about what happens when lovers share a stage kissor when actors share a real one. Were you going to tell me how much you respect me? Milk Like Sugar by Kirsten Greenidge (US/UK)(Drama / 5f, 2m)It is Annie Desmonds sixteenth birthday and her friends have decided to help her celebrate in style, complete with a brand new tattoo. All that was going on in life and we never noticed. Despite its many faults, Gone With the Wind is probably one of the most quotable movies in Hollywood history, and this monologue performed by Vivien Leigh is a big reason why. That is just not cool. (Dramatic, 20s 40s) Then make Charley your father, Biff. Happy watching! In the end Annies choices propel her onto an irreversible path in this story that combines wit, poetry, and hope. Siomara is a highly educated psychiatrist who is from a loving and involved Cuban-American family. A hilarious, touching play. Her rival, Hotshot, wants to sabotage her success, which results in a fast-paced story of NASCAR drivers and their kooky fans, all in pursuit of high-octane glory. Will her nana get arrested or worse evicted? Check out these 30 titles featuring strong women ranging in age, temperament and position. Her volunteer hospice worker, Glorie, is a Harvard MBA recently transplanted to this rural backwater from New York. <> A female brigand leaps up on a table with a rapier in one hand and a tankard of ale in the other. (Serio-comic, Juniors Teens) Glorie is tense, unhappy and guilt-ridden, her only child having been killed in an auto accident when she was driving. Jenny has not been herself lately. If Liz can keep this talented yet volatile young star in line, she just might end up making not only his career, but her own as well. Eva Adler's Monologue From 'The American Plan'. Worthing, I Confess ..". Baby Taj by Tanya Shaffer (US)(Comedy/ 6f, 5m)The legendary Taj Mahal is the next assignment for Rachel, an American travel writer whose failed romances have led her to ask: Why not have the baby she craves on her own? A play about selfishness and selflessness and love deferred and the fight. never forgot the lines to this Princess Leia monologue. But it was all about to change. I love you all, everything. It swept me into your arms. Are they any worse than his sons? A woman talks about falling in love and the bitterness that comes after it fails. Its getting late and I have to feed the lion at six.. Dont waste your time. But Sapolksys monkeys dont, no theyre thriving like no other troupe. Has the Communist threat come to pass? Short Monologues for Women Monologues for Women from Plays Movie Monologues for Women 'Better Call Saul' (Kim): "If we'd had a house, I never would have wanted to leave" 'Annie Jump and the Library of Heaven' (Annie): "Daddy, I know what I want to do with my life"

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