Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Moonrise Kingdom

by Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola

Scout Master Ward records a somber audio log reflecting on the first day of a search party for a missing scout. He grapples with his own anxiety and the low morale of his troop, ending the day with a desperate, whispered prayer for the boy's safety.

Isle of Dogs

by Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman, Kunichi Nomura

Chief, a stray dog, recounts a traumatic memory of the one time he was adopted by a family. He reflects on his instinctive, violent reaction to a child's affection and grapples with his identity as a 'biter' who doesn't understand his own nature.

Asteroid City

by Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola

General Gibson delivers a structured, eccentric keynote speech to a group of young stargazers, reflecting on the harsh realities of his past and the rapid, cold progression of science. He challenges the next generation to face an uncertain future with the understanding that the world is no longer a quiet or peaceful place.

Asteroid City

by Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola

Augie reflects on his late wife's vibrant personality and scientific curiosity while speaking to his son, Woodrow. He struggles to articulate the depth of his grief and the surreal feeling of still sensing her presence in the quiet moments of the night.

Asteroid City

by Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola

Dr. Hickenlooper enthusiastically explains the rare phenomenon of an Astronomical Ellipses to a gathered crowd. She balances scientific jargon with personal anecdotes, revealing her own permanent retinal damage from a childhood observation that sparked her career in astronomy.

The Grand Budapest Hotel

by Wes Anderson

M. Gustave reflects on the fading presence of elegance and civility in a world descending into chaos and war. His poetic monologue about the importance of the hotel's service ends in a sudden, weary realization of the futility of his efforts.