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    Free Contemporary Monologues for Auditions

    Monologues from Plays and Movies

    If you’re like most actors, then it’s probably safe to say you’ve done the ‘crazy audition scramble’ more than a couple of times. You have an audition and find out you need an audition piece, so you desperately start searching the internet and find a handful, but not one that really fits you. Well, we’re here to help! We have a huge database that’ll help you find one that is perfect for you!

    Tips on Finding Monologues for Auditions:

    • Choose one that’s right for you. Something that is age and gender appropriate. A piece that fits your “type” as an actor.
    • Keep it short! In most auditions, you’ll only be performing for 1 or 2 minutes. A short piece is always best!
    • Pick something in the moment. Look for a piece where the character wants something from the other actor. Where you have an objective and where something is happening at that very moment.
    • Choose one that has an arc. Find a piece that has a clear beginning, middle and end. Tell a story and don’t bore your audience!
    • Funny is best! When in doubt, always try and find something with humor in it. It doesn’t have to be a flat-out comedy, but something where you can make someone smile, even in a dramatic piece is always recommended.
    • If you can, always read the full play or script! In some cases, I’ve added links to the full screenplay (if it’s from a movie) or a link to Amazon where you can purchase the play. If it’s a well-known play, you can even try and find it at your local library. Libraries are a great resource for finding plays!

    Monologues from Movies

    Monologues from Plays

    Comedic Monologues

    Dramatic Monologues

    One Minute Monologues

    Monologues from Musicals

    Monologues for Women

    Monologues for Men

    Monologues for Teens

    Monologues for Kids

    Latest Contemporary Monologues

    Suburbia by Eric Bogosian Monologue

    ‘SubUrbia’ (Sooze): “It was ten years ago. I‘m over it”

    Suburbia by Eric Bogosian Monologue

    ‘SubUrbia’ (Jeff): “I didn’t want to admit it, but I was jealous of Pony”

    Suburbia by Eric Bogosian Monologue

    ‘SubUrbia’ (Bee-Bee): “It was hell with windows”

    Suburbia by Eric Bogosian Monologue

    ‘SubUrbia’ (Pony): “I feel good out with you guys again”

    Suburbia by Eric Bogosian Monologue

    ‘SubUrbia’ (Buff): “Come on, man, tell me you wouldn’t love it!”

    Suburbia by Eric Bogosian Monologue

    ‘SubUrbia’ (Sooze): “I look into the mirror, what do I see?”

    Suburbia by Eric Bogosian Monologue

    ‘SubUrbia’ (Jeff): “You should get upset!”

    'The Dining Room' (Ruth): "Lately I’ve been having this recurrent dream"

    ‘The Dining Room’ (Ruth): “Lately I’ve been having this recurrent dream”

    'The Dining Room' (Harvey): "Now, I want to go over my funeral with you"

    ‘The Dining Room’ (Harvey): “Now, I want to go over my funeral with you”

    'The Dining Room' (Standish): "Henry was insulted down at the club"

    ‘The Dining Room’ (Standish): “Henry was insulted down at the club”

    'The Dining Room' (Sarah): "Gin or Vodka?"

    ‘The Dining Room’ (Sarah): “Gin or Vodka?”

    'The Dining Room' (Grandfather): "This one wants to go to one of those fancy New England boarding schools"

    ‘The Dining Room’ (Grandfather): “This one wants to go to one of those fancy New England boarding schools”

    'The Dining Room' (Architect): "I’ll send you my bill for the work I’ve done so far"

    ‘The Dining Room’ (Architect): “I’ll send you my bill for the work I’ve done so far”

    'The Dining Room' (Grace): "Well, you’re obviously not old enough to make an intelligent decision"

    ‘The Dining Room’ (Grace): “Well, you’re obviously not old enough to make an intelligent decision”

    'The Dining Room' (Father): "You tell Miss Kelly that, if you please"

    ‘The Dining Room’ (Father): “You tell Miss Kelly that, if you please”

    Monologues from the Musical, 42nd Street

    ’42nd STREET’ (Julian Marsh): “You’re quite a girl, Miss Peggy Sawyer”

    Monologues from the Musical, 42nd Street

    ’42nd STREET’ (Julian Marsh): “You’ve got to come back a star!”

    Monologues from the Musical, 42nd Street

    ’42nd STREET’ (Julian Marsh): “By tomorrow night I’ll either have a live leading lady or a dead chorus girl”

    Monologues from the Musical, 42nd Street

    ’42nd STREET’ (Julian Marsh): “Sawyer, think of Broadway”

    Monologues from the Musical, 42nd Street

    ’42nd STREET’ (Julian Marsh): “All right, everybody gather around and listen to me”

    Monologues from the Musical, 42nd Street

    ’42nd Street’ (Dorothy Brock): “So you’re going to take my place”

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