Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Fargo

by Noah Hawley

In a quiet hospital room, the eccentric nurse Oraetta Mayflower confronts the sedated mob boss Donatello Fadda. While his guard sleeps, Oraetta uses her linguistic skills and a lethal injection to 'ease' the old man's transition into death, revealing her dark, predatory nature as she steals his ring while he expires.

Sorry, Baby

by Eva Victor

Pete, a blunt and eccentric sandwich shop owner, shares a meal with Agnes, a young woman who is clearly struggling with past trauma. As Pete rambles about the local dump and his dislike for his son, Agnes tentatively opens up about a 'bad thing' that happened to her years ago. Pete offers a unique brand of comfort, shifting from cynical observations to a sincere offer of support through the medium he knows best: sandwiches.

Sorry, Baby

by Eva Victor

Agnes speaks to an infant, Jane, offering a brutally honest and darkly comedic perspective on the hardships of life. She promises to be a non-judgmental confidante for Jane's future struggles while grappling with her own lack of maternal instinct and the existential weight of bringing a child into the world.

Love

by Judd Apatow, Lesley Arfin, Paul Rust

Mickey attempts to fire Rob over the phone while riding in an Uber, leading to a chaotic and awkward confrontation. The scene highlights Mickey's lack of professional boundaries and her struggle to handle adult responsibilities as Rob accuses her of being under the influence.

Project A

by Etan Cohen

Linda intentionally provokes John's anger and chauvinism in an ancient ruin to help him regain his 'edge' or masculine identity. John, initially confused and frustrated by her mixed signals, eventually snaps into a rude, aggressive persona that Linda celebrates as a breakthrough.

Pitch Perfect

by Kay Cannon, Jeff Roda

Jesse attempts to charm Beca with a makeshift picnic and a collection of his favorite movie soundtracks, revealing his dream of becoming a film composer. The two engage in playful banter as Beca reveals her cynical lack of interest in cinema, leading to a challenge regarding her 'movie education.'

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.

3rd Rock From the Sun

by Joe Fisch

Sally experiences a crisis of confidence before a date, fearing she will embarrass herself and be rejected. Dick attempts to offer a bizarrely worded pep talk rooted in their shared alien identity, while Harry points out the hypocrisy in Dick's own romantic anxieties.

Reservoir Dogs

by Quentin Tarantino

Mr. Pink delivers a crude and highly specific deconstruction of Madonna's 'Like a Virgin' to a group of professional criminals. He argues that the song is not about romance, but rather a metaphor for the physical pain of a sexual encounter with a well-endowed man.

The Santa Clarita Diet

by Victor Fresco

Gary attempts to intimidate and blackmail Sheila into a sexual encounter in her backyard. Sheila, experiencing a supernatural transformation, lures him into a false sense of security before violently biting off and eating his fingers. The scene shifts from a tense confrontation about consent to a gruesome and darkly comedic display of Sheila's new predatory nature.

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.

Get Him to the Greek

by Nicholas Stoller

Aldous Snow has a moment of vulnerable clarity as he confesses his deep, albeit dysfunctional, love for his ex-girlfriend Jackie Q. He recounts a specific, wild memory that made him realize his feelings were real and expresses regret over his estrangement from their child.

Safety Not Guaranteed

by Derek Connolly

Darius reveals the tragic motivation behind her desire to time travel, confessing her guilt over her mother's death at a gas station. Kenneth, moved by her honesty and shared sense of mission, officially decides to trust her as his partner.

Safety Not Guaranteed

by Derek Connolly

After a prosthetic ear malfunction causes Kenneth to spiral into a panic attack, Darius follows him to his car to offer comfort. Kenneth reveals his deep-seated insecurity regarding his physical appearance, leading to a rare moment of genuine vulnerability and connection between the two outsiders.

Legally Blonde

by Karen McCullah Lutz, Kirsten Smith

While getting her nails done, Elle Woods consoles Paulette over her recent breakup and lack of confidence. To help Paulette and the other salon patrons, Elle teaches them the 'Bend & Snap,' a foolproof flirtation maneuver designed to get a man's attention.

Minority Report

by Scott Frank

Anderton visits the Department of Containment to investigate a past murder involving a drowning victim. He meets Gideon, the eccentric sentry who maintains the facility where 'pre-criminals' are kept in a suspended state, leading to a chilling realization about the scale of the Precrime system.

Don't Trust the B- in Apartment 23

by Nahnatchka Khan

June returns home on her birthday to find her roommate Chloe having sex with June's fiancé, Steven, directly on top of her birthday cake. Chloe unapologetically reveals the betrayal while June realizes her life in New York is about to change drastically.

Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23

by Nahnatchka Khan

After Chloe admits to overcharging her new roommate for rent to buy a designer purse, June retaliates by selling all of Chloe's furniture. Instead of being angry, the sociopathic Chloe is impressed by June's newfound ruthlessness, marking a shift in their power dynamic.

The Brothers Bloom

by Rian Johnson

Penelope recounts her isolated upbringing due to a misdiagnosed allergy and explains how she used storytelling and card tricks to cope with her loneliness. She reflects on the power of perspective and whether her self-deception was a form of liberation or a trap.

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE

by Laura McCreary

Charles Boyle intervenes in a tense moment between Terry and his wife Sharon, delivering a high-stakes, eccentric speech about honesty. His awkward but sincere defense of Terry's career and Sharon's beauty ultimately helps the couple reconcile their conflict regarding Terry's return to field work.

Inside No. 9

by Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

A group of scammers are forced to drop their elaborate ruse when a physical mishap ruins the performance. They reveal to their wealthy target, Craig, that the entire evening and their supposed friendships were part of a sophisticated setup to steal his money.

Annie Hall

by Woody Allen, Marshall Brickman

Alvy is summoned to Annie's apartment at three in the morning to deal with a spider in her bathroom. What begins as a neurotic argument over her lifestyle choices and his jealousy quickly shifts into a vulnerable moment where they confront their lingering feelings for one another.

Bee Movie

by Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Feresten, Barry Marder, Andy Robin

Barry the bee breaks the sacred law of his species by speaking to a human to thank her for saving his life. Vanessa, a florist, struggles to process the reality of the situation as the two engage in a polite but surreal conversation over the prospect of coffee and cake.