Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Zatch Bell!

by Masashi Kishimoto

A frustrated Naruto struggles with feelings of inadequacy and neglect during his training. Hinata approaches him with a bento box, offering emotional support and reminding him of his parents' legacy to help him rediscover his resolve.

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.

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 Glass Menagerie

by Tennessee Williams

A volatile domestic confrontation where Tom explodes at his overbearing mother, Amanda, over her interference in his private life and his soul-crushing job. Tom fights for his autonomy and creative freedom while Amanda desperately tries to maintain moral control and financial security for the family.

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.

The Matrix

by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

Trinity approaches Neo in a crowded club to deliver a cryptic warning about the danger he is in. She challenges his perception of reality and reveals that she understands his obsessive search for the truth behind the Matrix.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba

by Koyoharu Gotouge

Zenitsu confronts his former senior disciple, Kaigaku, who has betrayed their master and the Demon Slayer Corps to become a demon. Zenitsu seeks retribution for their master's agonizing suicide caused by Kaigaku's betrayal, while Kaigaku dismisses his past with cold, narcissistic arrogance.

Humans

by Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley

Leo visits Niska, a sentient synth forced into sex work, to discuss their missing family members. Niska expresses her growing rage and resentment toward her situation and humanity, revealing she has re-enabled her ability to feel pain to maintain her sense of self. They must maintain the facade of a client-worker relationship to ensure her safety while Leo continues his search.

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.

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.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

by James Cameron, William Wisher

John Connor discovers that the Terminator must obey his direct commands, leading to a dangerous confrontation with two bystanders. The scene shifts from John's excitement over his new 'bodyguard' to the sobering realization that he must teach the machine the value of human life.

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.

A Woman of No Importance

by Oscar Wilde

Hester Worsley, a young American visitor, delivers a scathing critique of the hypocrisy and moral decay she perceives in the English upper class. She challenges the guests at Lady Hunstanton's party to recognize their spiritual emptiness and their mistreatment of the poor.

Kane & Lynch

by Kyle Ward

Eliza, a defiant and estranged teenager, addresses her kidnappers while they attempt to record a ransom message. She expresses her deep-seated hatred for her father, claiming he doesn't care about her disappearance and that she would rather suffer than ask for his help.

Baal

by Bertolt Brecht

The hedonistic poet Baal is confronted by a local Priest regarding a fraudulent scheme involving the rounding up of bulls from nearby villages. Baal dismisses the moral implications of his actions, arguing that the aesthetic beauty of the sight is more important than the practical consequences for the villagers.

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

by Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg

After discovering their local White Castle has been replaced by a Burger Shack, Harold and Kumar face a moral and logistical dilemma. Encouraged by a disgruntled fast-food employee who shares their passion for 'sliders,' they decide to embark on a late-night road trip to satisfy their craving.

Iron Sky

by Johanna Sinisalo, Energia Productions

Renate confronts Klaus after discovering the truth about their society's propaganda, only to find that Klaus has discovered her own perceived 'deviance' through a loyalty test. The scene quickly escalates from a verbal confrontation about ideology into a violent physical struggle as Renate chooses to reject her upbringing.

Into the Wild

by Sean Penn

Chris McCandless reflects on the youthful innocence of his parents before their marriage and the subsequent years of domestic trauma. He expresses a desperate, impossible desire to warn them of the pain they will cause each other and their children, ultimately choosing to distance himself from their legacy in order to survive.

Into the Wild

by Sean Penn

During a celebratory graduation dinner, Chris McCandless clashes with his parents when they offer to buy him a new car. The scene highlights the growing ideological rift between Chris's anti-materialist philosophy and his parents' traditional middle-class values.

A Clockwork Orange

by Stanley Kubrick

Alex DeLarge indulges in his obsession with Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, describing the visceral and violent fantasies the music inspires. He revels in the sensory overload of the sound, equating high art with brutal acts of aggression.

War of the Worlds

by Josh Friedman, David Koepp

Ray attempts to navigate his children to safety following an alien invasion while tensions boil over with his teenage son, Robbie. The scene highlights the fractured family dynamic as Ray struggles to maintain authority and protect his children from both the extraterrestrial threat and desperate human survivors.

Ten Things I Hate About You

by Karen McCullah Lutz, Kirsten Smith

In front of her entire English class, Kat reads an original poem that serves as a vulnerable confession of her feelings for Patrick. The scene captures the emotional climax of their relationship as she moves from anger to a heartbreaking admission of love.

Avatar

by James Cameron

Jake prepares for a dangerous Na'vi vision quest while Grace attempts to dissuade him due to the physical and psychological risks. In a moment of vulnerability, Jake confesses his original mission as a double agent for Colonel Quaritch, revealing the moral conflict of being caught between two worlds.