Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Twenty Five Twenty One

by Kwon Do-eun

A veteran news anchor reflects on the heavy personal cost of her career success, confessing to a younger colleague that she missed her husband's funeral to report on a tragedy. The scene explores the painful conflict between professional duty and familial love.

F1: The Movie

by Ehren Kruger

Ruben, an F1 team owner, tracks down his old friend Sonny at a laundromat to convince the former racing prodigy to come out of retirement. Despite Sonny's skepticism about the team's failing car and his own age, Ruben appeals to their shared history and the lure of one last shot at greatness.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

by J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves

Albus Dumbledore reveals the tragic history of his family to Newt Scamander, confessing the truth about Credence's lineage and the accidental death of his sister, Ariana. The scene explores themes of guilt, regret, and the burden of past mistakes as Dumbledore prepares for the coming conflict with Grindelwald.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

by Oscar Wilde

Basil Hallward confesses the deep, obsessive influence Dorian Gray has had on his life and artistic vision. He explains why he was originally hesitant to exhibit the portrait, fearing it revealed too much of his own soul and his 'idolatry' of his muse.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

by Oscar Wilde

Lord Henry Wotton expounds his hedonistic philosophy to a young Dorian Gray while Basil Hallward paints his portrait. Henry argues that all influence is immoral and encourages Dorian to yield to his impulses rather than suppress them, sparking a profound internal awakening in the young man. The scene establishes the corruptive intellectual bond that drives the narrative's tragedy.

Vincenzo

by Vincenzo Cerami, Roberto Benigni

Guido practices the art of waiting tables under the strict but philosophical guidance of his uncle. The scene balances the physical comedy of service techniques with a deeper lesson on dignity and the distinction between serving and being a servant.

Blue Eye Samurai

by Michael Green, Amber Noizumi

Mizu reveals her true identity and her quest for vengeance to her blind mentor, the Swordmaker. The scene explores the metaphor of 'mixed metal' as Mizu grapples with her heritage and her singular objective to kill the four white men in Japan.

A View From the Bridge

by Arthur Miller

Alfieri, a lawyer and narrator, introduces the setting of Red Hook and the cultural tension between ancient Sicilian codes of honor and modern American law. He establishes a sense of impending doom, reflecting on his role as a powerless observer to the 'bloody course' of human tragedy.

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.

The Help

by Tate Taylor

A young Skeeter seeks comfort from her maid, Constantine, after being rejected by boys and feeling like a disappointment to her pageant-queen mother. Constantine delivers a powerful lesson on inner beauty and the daily choice to define one's own worth. The scene highlights a pivotal moment of emotional growth and the deep bond between the two characters.

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation

by Rifujin na Magonote

Rudeus is paralyzed by grief and self-loathing following a traumatic loss, retreating into his shell. Roxy intervenes with compassionate but firm guidance, challenging his despair and offering a path toward healing and reconnection with the world. The scene centers on the struggle to overcome trauma and the importance of mentorship in finding a reason to continue.

The Lion King

by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton

Mufasa teaches his young son Simba about the responsibilities of kingship and the interconnectedness of all living things. The scene establishes the weight of Simba's future inheritance and the philosophical 'Circle of Life' that governs their world.

The Matrix

by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

Morpheus offers Neo a choice between the comfortable lie of his current reality and the harsh truth of the Matrix. Neo must decide whether to remain in a mental prison or risk everything to discover the nature of his existence. The scene is a high-stakes philosophical confrontation centered on the themes of fate, control, and awakening.

The Matrix

by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

Morpheus attempts to guide a panicked Neo through a high-stakes escape from his office building as federal agents close in. Neo must overcome his fear and trust a mysterious voice on the phone to avoid capture, culminating in a terrifying choice at a high-rise window.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba

by Koyoharu Gotouge

A father imparts a spiritual and physical lesson to his son about the 'Transparent World,' a state of peak focus and efficiency. The scene explores the transition of legacy and the mastery of one's body through the Hinokami Kagura dance and a lethal encounter with a bear.

The Tempest

by William Shakespeare

Prospero interrogates Ariel about the success of the shipwreck before a tense confrontation regarding Ariel's freedom. Prospero uses psychological manipulation and the threat of further imprisonment to remind Ariel of their debt, ultimately promising liberty in exchange for two more days of service.

The Tempest

by William Shakespeare

Prospero questions Ariel about the magical shipwreck he orchestrated, seeking confirmation that his enemies have been safely but terrifyingly dispersed. The scene shifts from a celebratory report of magical prowess to a tense power struggle as Ariel demands the freedom Prospero promised. The emotional stakes involve the balance between master and servant and the beginning of Prospero's final plan for justice.

Star Trek

by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman

Captain Pike confronts a young, directionless James T. Kirk in a bar after a brawl, challenging him to live up to his father's legacy. Pike appeals to Kirk's untapped potential and genius-level intellect, daring him to join Starfleet and find a purpose greater than his current self-destructive path.

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.

The Matrix

by Larry, Andy Wachowski

Neo visits the Oracle to discover if he is 'The One' destined to save humanity. The Oracle delivers a cryptic prophecy regarding Neo's identity and a devastating choice he will eventually have to make between his own life and that of his mentor, Morpheus.

Mission: Impossible

by David Koepp, Robert Towne

Kittridge delivers the iconic mission briefing via a self-destructing tape to Jim Phelps. He details the theft of the NOC list by a rogue agent and outlines the high-stakes operation in Prague to recover the data and apprehend the traitors.

Midnight in Paris

by Woody Allen

While riding in a car through Paris, Gil Pender seeks advice from Ernest Hemingway about his writing and his fear of mortality. Hemingway delivers a philosophical monologue on how true passion and love are the only defenses against the inevitability of death.

Lincoln

by Tony Kushner

In the quiet hours of the pre-dawn, Abraham Lincoln reflects on the mathematical foundations of justice while drafting a crucial telegram. He uses Euclid’s axioms to explain the 'self-evident' nature of equality to two young telegraph operators, ultimately deciding to delay a peace commission to ensure the passage of the 13th Amendment.