Contemporary Monologues for Kids & Teens: 52 High-Quality Monologues for Actors Age 7-14 - Paperback

by Kerry Kazmierowizctrimm (Author)

Contemporary Monologues for Kids & Teens features 52 comedic and dramatic monologues created specifically for young actors ages 7-14. These fun and instantly engaging monologues cover a broad range of circumstances and emotions ideal for acting classes, auditions or performance.

In this book you'll find monologues that feature:

• Gender-neutral characters to allow ultimate flexibility
• Emotional arcs and strong endings to challenge your actors and keep audiences engaged
• Characters in relatable settings speaking to a specific person
• A broad range of circumstances and emotions
• Modern day topics with language that doesn't talk-down to kids
• A variety of length and styles; short, simpler monologues for younger students and longer, more complex monologues for older students
• Pieces ideal for class-work, auditions, or performance

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Below are two sample monologues from the book:

Preview Monologue #1: A New Chapter

Pat speaks to his/her teddy bear, Barry.

PAT: Listen, Barry, you've been great. Really, just the best. But we both knew this couldn't last forever. Don't think of this as the end, but as the start of a new chapter. Being put on sale will be the best thing that ever happened to you. Some little kid's gonna come to Mom's yard sale, see you sitting there, and realize you're the teddy bear he's always needed. (after a moment) Don't look at me like that, Barry. Please. I know you think I'm doing this so I can buy the latest phone, but it's not that simple. I'm not a little kid anymore. I'm a big kid who needs big toys. Like a new phone. So what if you were my first real friend? So what if you cuddled me to sleep every night? So what if you're the best teddy bear a kid could ask for? None of that matters. Cuz I...I... (unable to go through with it) I can't do this! I can't lose you! I'll sell my bed if I have to, but not you, Barry! Never you!

Preview Monologue #2: Grandpa

Kade talks to his/her grandfather.

KADE: Hi, Grandpa. Sorry it's been a while, but it's been raining a lot. I'm glad I finally got to visit, cuz there's something I need to talk about. And I just, I can't talk about it with anyone at home. Jason's my little brother, he looks up to me, you know? And Mom and Dad are who I need to talk about, so I can't exactly tell them how I feel. But you? I know you'll listen. (takes a deep breath) Mom and Dad have been fighting. A lot, even for them. For weeks now. They don't do it in front of me and Jason. At dinner, it's silent. Like, completely silent. Then they get up, wash the dishes, and go to their room. As soon as the door closes, it starts. The yelling. The crying. The anger. So, so much anger. And even though it's not in front of us, Jason and I hear it. And feel it. Like all that anger has filled the house. And we're drowning in it...Last night, Jason asked me if they're gonna split up. I didn't know what to say. Part of me is terrified that they will. But another part me thinks that it's the best thing that could happen. Cuz then it would be over. The fighting would stop. The anger would be gone. And we could breathe again. Finally breathe. (after a moment) Thanks for listening, Grandpa. I know you can't offer any advice, but it feels good to actually talk about it, you know? Oh! I almost forgot - I brought you some more flowers. Daisies this time. I know I usually bring lilies, since those are the only flowers Mom knows for sure you liked, but I dunno, I thought a change might be nice. I hope you like them. (Kade places the flowers down on his/her grandfather's grave.) I should go. But now that the rain's stopped, I'll