Dramatic Monologues

55 free dramatic pieces, ready for auditions, class and rehearsal.

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55 monologues

The Reality of Misfortune (Henry VIII)

I come no more to make you laugh: things now,

Themes Classical, Dramatic, Henry VIII, Misfortune, Reality, Shakespeare

Length 1 Minute

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The Hidden Notebook

There’s something I need to tell you, but I’m not sure how.

Themes Contemporary, Dramatic, Secrets

Length 1 Minute

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The Rivalry of Kings (Henry V)

Now all the youth of England are on fire,

Themes Classical, Dramatic, Henry V, national pride, Rivalry, Shakespeare

Length 2 Minutes

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Romeo’s Soliloquy on Banishment (Romeo and Juliet)

Tis torture, and not mercy: heaven is here,’

Themes Classical, Despair, Dramatic, Love, Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare, Teenager

Length 1 Minute

Gender Male

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Imogen’s Lament (Cymbeline)

O, for a horse with wings!

Themes Classical, Cymbeline, Death, Determination, Dramatic, longing, Secrets, Shakespeare

Length 1 Minute

Gender Female

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A New Kind of Normal

I used to think life was supposed to be fair, like if you did the right things, good stuff would happen.

Themes Acceptance, Contemporary, Dramatic, Misfortune, Relationships, Teenager

Length 1 Minute

Gender Male

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The Mirror in the Room

I used to think love was simple—you meet someone, fall in love, and that’s it. But it’s not, is it?

Themes Contemporary, Dramatic, Love, Therapy, Truth

Length 1 Minute

Gender Male

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The Last Fix

It’s funny how you never think you’re the kind of guy who needs saving until you’re already drowning.

Themes Addiction, Contemporary, Desperation, Dramatic

Length 1 Minute

Gender Male

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The Weight of My Name

You know, I’ve spent my whole life building something, creating a legacy, a name that demands respect.

Themes Attention, Contemporary, Dramatic, Entitlement, Power

Length 1 Minute

Gender Male

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The Fading Echo

I used to be someone, you know? People used to listen when I spoke, but now I’m just an afterthought.

Themes Attention, Contemporary, Dramatic, Frustration, Loss

Length 1 Minute

Gender Male

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