Shakespeare Monologues

56 free shakespeare pieces, ready for auditions, class and rehearsal.

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56 monologues

Juliet’s Soliloquy (Romeo and Juliet)

O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?

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

Length 1 Minute

Gender Female

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Joan’s Defiance and Acceptance (Henry VI, Part I)

Dauphin, I am by birth a shepherd’s daughter,

Themes Acceptance, Change, Classical, Determination, Dramatic, Henry VI, Shakespeare

Length 1 Minute

Gender Female

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Mistress Quickly’s Complaint (Henry IV, Part 2)

Thou didst swear to me upon a parcel-gilt goblet,

Themes Classical, Dramatic, Entitlement, Frustration, Henry IV, Relationships, Shakespeare

Length 1 Minute

Gender Female

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Juliet’s Reflection on Love (Romeo and Juliet)

My bounty is as boundless as the sea,’

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

Length 1 Minute

Gender Female

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Orlando’s Reflection on Love (As You Like It)

As I remember, Adam, it was upon this fashion bequeathed me by will

Themes As You Like It, Classical, Conflict, Dramatic, Family, Self-Reflection, Shakespeare

Length 2 Minutes

Gender Male

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Romeo’s Soliloquy Before Meeting Juliet (Romeo and Juliet)

O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!

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

Length 30 Seconds

Gender Male

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Gallop apace (Romeo and Juliet)

Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds,

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

Length 1 Minute

Gender Female

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Patience on a Monument (Twelfth Night)

I left no ring with her: what means this lady?

Themes Classical, Confusion, Disguise, Dramatic, Love, Shakespeare, Teenager, Twelfth Night

Length 1 Minute

Gender Female

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Antony’s Mourning (Julius Caesar)

O pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth,

Themes Classical, Death, Julius Caesar, Loss, Power, Shakespeare

Length 1 Minute

Gender Male

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Juliet’s Soliloquy Before Taking the Potion (Romeo and Juliet)

Farewell! God knows when we shall meet again.’

Themes Classical, Desperation, Dramatic, Fear, Love, Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare, Teenager

Length 2 Minutes

Gender Female

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