Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

The Pianist

by Ronald Harwood

In the ruins of Warsaw, a starving Jewish pianist is discovered by a German officer while trying to open a tin of food. Instead of turning him in, the Captain is moved by the man's talent and decides to secretly provide him with food and supplies as the war nears its end.

PULP FICTION

by Quentin Tarantino, Roger Avary

While dining at a retro-themed restaurant, Vincent and Mia navigate an awkward first meeting by discussing the nature of silence and the quality of expensive milkshakes. The conversation turns tense and intriguing when Vincent questions Mia about a violent rumor involving her husband, Marsellus Wallace, and a man named Tony Rocky Horror.

Looper

by Rian Johnson

A young assassin reflects on his future self's memories of a woman who changed his life. He realizes the depth of his future self's sacrifice and decides to embrace his destiny, understanding that he must die to protect the woman he has yet to meet.

Reservoir Dogs

by Quentin Tarantino

Following a botched diamond heist, Mr. Pink arrives at the rendezvous point in a state of panic and paranoia. He tries to convince a shell-shocked Mr. White that their crew was set up by an informant, citing the impossibly fast police response time as proof.

Blue Eye Samurai

by Michael Green, Amber Noizumi

A young apprentice reveals their true identity and a vengeful quest to their blind mentor. The scene explores themes of identity, 'impurity,' and the philosophical connection between sword-making and the soul.

Fight Club

by Jim Uhls

Two support group imposters, Jack and Marla, negotiate a schedule to divide up the various terminal illness support groups they both attend. The scene highlights their cynical dynamic and desperate need for emotional catharsis through the suffering of others.

Fight Club

by Jim Uhls

Jack confronts Marla at a support group, accusing her of faking terminal illness to exploit the emotional intimacy of the meetings. They negotiate a schedule to divide the various support groups between them, revealing their shared cynicism and desperate need for connection. The stakes involve their mutual survival mechanism and the threat of exposing each other's lies.

Preacher

by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Sam Catlin

Jesse Custer attempts to counsel a parishioner he believes is a victim of domestic abuse, offering her protection and legal help. However, the conversation takes a disturbing turn when she reveals that the violence in her marriage is consensual and desired, leaving Jesse morally shaken.

The Killing

by Veena Sud

Detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder discuss the cynical reality of police work while driving through Seattle. Sarah challenges Holder's idealistic view of homicide by recounting a tragic case that highlights the systemic cycle of trauma and crime.

Preacher

by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Sam Catlin

While locked in a police station holding cell, Jesse Custer and a mysterious Irishman named Cassidy engage in a philosophical debate about faith and promises. Cassidy's cynical worldview inadvertently pushes Jesse toward a crisis of faith regarding his return to his hometown.

Trainspotting

by John Hodge

Spud attempts to sabotage a job interview while high on speed to ensure he continues receiving unemployment benefits without actually getting hired. He oscillates between manic honesty about lying on his application and bizarre, inappropriate tangents about his violent friends, much to the bewilderment of the panel.

Heartbreak High

by Marieke Hardy

During a music festival, Harper receives a dark and unsettling tarot reading that predicts betrayal and isolation. When the reader crosses a physical boundary, Harper regains her power by debunking the practice and delivering a chilling 'prophecy' of her own.

Unforgiven

by David Webb Peoples

A weary, recovering outlaw and a scarred prostitute share a moment of vulnerable connection in the woods. While she offers him physical intimacy out of gratitude, he declines out of loyalty to his deceased wife, leading to a poignant conversation about their mutual physical and emotional scars.

Star Trek

by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman

Nero, a vengeful Romulan from the future, interrogates a captive Captain Pike for Starfleet's defense codes. Nero reveals his tragic motivation—the destruction of his home planet—and explains his plan to ensure Romulus's survival by eliminating the Federation, while Pike remains defiant in the face of torture.

Rick and Morty: Interdimensional Cable

by Tom Kauffman

Morty attempts to comfort Summer after she discovers she was an unplanned pregnancy by revealing a dark secret about his own existence. He explains that he is actually from a different reality and buried his own body in their backyard, arguing that the inherent meaninglessness of life should be a source of comfort rather than despair.

Unforgiven

by David Webb Peoples

Two aging former outlaws camp out on the trail, reflecting on their violent pasts and the people they used to be. Munny struggles with the guilt of his previous atrocities and desperately tries to convince Ned, and himself, that he has truly changed for the sake of his children.

Straight Outta Compton

by Andrea Berloff

In a quiet moment at a recording studio, Eazy-E confesses his financial struggles and personal regrets to Yella. He admits his mistake in siding with Jerry Heller over his friends and proposes the idea of an NWA reunion to reclaim their legacy.

Trainspotting

by John Hodge

Mark Renton delivers a cynical, fast-paced manifesto against consumerist society while fleeing from store detectives and experiencing the highs and lows of heroin addiction. The monologue juxtaposes the mundane expectations of middle-class life with the chaotic, gritty reality of his own existence.

The Shawshank Redemption

by Frank Darabont

Andy Dufresne shares his dreams of a life in Mexico with Red, who dismisses them as dangerous fantasies. Andy leaves Red with a cryptic choice and a specific request to find a hidden item under a volcanic rock in a Maine hayfield if Red is ever released.

Reservoir Dogs

by Quentin Tarantino

An undercover police officer reports back to his handler after successfully infiltrating a criminal organization. They discuss the identities of the other crew members and the 'commode story' used to establish the officer's criminal credibility.

Reservoir Dogs

by Quentin Tarantino

Holdaway, a veteran detective, coaches Freddy, an undercover officer, on the art of performance and storytelling. He emphasizes that being an undercover cop requires the naturalistic acting skills of Marlon Brando, focusing on the importance of specific details to make a lie believable.

Reservoir Dogs

by Quentin Tarantino

Freddy, an undercover cop, rehearses a fabricated story about a drug deal to his mentor, Holdaway. He describes the frustrations of being a small-time dealer and the logistics of a specific 'drought' in the 1980s to build his cover identity's credibility.

Reservoir Dogs

by Quentin Tarantino

Mr. Blonde taunts a captured police officer with a chillingly calm demeanor before beginning a session of torture. He expresses his sadistic pleasure and explains how much he missed the 'art' of violence while serving time in prison.

On the High Road

by Anton Chekhov

Fedya, a restless and weary traveler, seeks warmth and connection in a roadside inn during a storm. He reflects on his past talents as a musician while attempting to comfort an elderly, dying man with talk of vodka and the harshness of life.