Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Yellowstone

by Taylor Sheridan

John Dutton seeks guidance from Senator Lynelle Perry as he struggles to adapt to his new role as Governor. They discuss the political fallout of his daughter's arrest and the strategic dangers of dealing with environmental groups.

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.

Humanitad

by Oscar Wilde

A woman reflects on the end of a passionate relationship, using vivid natural imagery to reconcile the beauty of their past with the necessity of their parting. She urges her lover to accept that their individual paths—her beauty and his art—require them to exist in separate worlds.

Salomé

by Oscar Wilde

Herod, the Tetrarch of Judea, desperately pleads with his stepdaughter Salomé to dance for him, ignoring the protests of his wife Herodias. In his feverish state, he promises Salomé anything she desires, up to half of his kingdom, eventually swearing a sacred oath that seals a grim fate.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

by Oscar Wilde

Basil Hallward confesses his deep-seated anxiety regarding the tragic fate of those blessed with extraordinary beauty or intellect. He warns Lord Henry that their unique gifts—wealth, brains, and Dorian's beauty—will ultimately lead to their suffering and ruin.

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.

Zulu Dawn

by Cy Endfield, Anthony Storey

Mantshonga delivers a provocative ultimatum from the British authorities to King Cetshwayo, demanding the disbandment of the Zulu army. Cetshwayo defiantly defends his right to rule by Zulu custom and refuses to disarm his people in the face of foreign threats.

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 Amber Noizumi, Michael Green

A powerful lord confronts his daughter about her duty to marry for political alliance rather than love. Using a brutal metaphor about a farmer and his pigs, he asserts his control before revealing he may consider the young samurai she actually desires.

The Handmaiden

by Seo-kyeong Jeong, Chan-wook Park

Hideko and Sookhee share an intimate and charged moment while dressing and undressing each other. The scene explores the blurring lines between servant and mistress, filled with underlying sexual tension and the looming threat of Hideko's forced marriage.

A Doll's House

by Henrik Ibsen

Nora Helmer reunites with her childhood friend, Mrs. Linde, after many years apart. The scene contrasts Nora's seemingly perfect, prosperous life with Christine's hardship and widowhood, while Nora secretly hints at the sacrifices she made to save her husband's life.

A Doll's House

by Henrik Ibsen

Nora returns home after a Christmas shopping spree, attempting to coax more money from her husband Torvald by playing into his pet names and patronizing view of her. The scene establishes their unequal power dynamic and Nora's secretive behavior regarding money and small indulgences like macaroons. Torvald lectures her on the dangers of debt while reinforcing her role as a frivolous, dependent 'skylark.'

Hotel Del Luna

by Hong Jeong-eun, Hong Mi-ran

Jang Man-wol, an immortal hotel owner, reflects on the fleeting nature of life while observing a blooming flower. Chan-seong, her human manager, attempts to shift her perspective by highlighting the beauty found in temporary moments and simple human pleasures. The scene explores the emotional gap between immortality and the human experience.

Gabriel's Inferno: Part Ii

by Tosca Musk, Rachel McClard

An insightful interview where Mama Cax discusses her transition from a government office worker to a global fashion icon and advocate. She explores the importance of representing disabled women in mainstream media and how fashion serves as a tool for self-expression and reclaiming one's narrative.

Ajax

by Sophocles

Odysseus tracks a mysterious killer to the tent of Ajax, only to be confronted by the goddess Athena. She reveals that she has struck Ajax with madness to protect the Greek leaders, and she insists on summoning the delusional warrior to demonstrate her power, despite Odysseus's mounting fear.

The Duchess of Malfi

by John Webster

The Cardinal, weary of his mistress Julia, decides to eliminate her by revealing his involvement in the Duchess's murder. After testing her resolve and forcing her to swear secrecy on a poisoned Bible, he watches her die as she confesses to having already betrayed him to Bosola. The scene is a high-stakes power struggle involving manipulation, lethal secrets, and cold-blooded murder.

Mission: Impossible

by David Koepp, Robert Towne

After his entire team is killed in a botched operation, Ethan Hunt meets his superior, Kittridge, only to realize the mission was a setup to find a mole. When Kittridge accuses Ethan of being the traitor and threatening his family, Ethan must use a high-tech explosive to create a diversion and escape.

Swordfish

by Skip Woods

Gabriel delivers a chilling philosophical monologue about the nature of violence and media in modern cinema. He challenges his companions to imagine a version of 'Dog Day Afternoon' where the protagonist ruthlessly executes hostages to force the government's hand.

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.

The Silence of the Lambs

by Ted Tally

Dr. Hannibal Lecter psychologically dismantles FBI trainee Clarice Starling during their first encounter. He uses his heightened senses and intellectual superiority to expose her insecurities and establish a dominant, predatory connection.

The Knights Templar

by Unknown

Prince Alexius arrives at the court of King Philip to propose a dangerous alliance against the Knights Templar, promising a cure for the King's dying son. The political negotiation takes a supernatural turn when Alexius reveals his true demonic nature through a violent, blood-soaked 'Judas kiss'.

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

President Abraham Lincoln delivers a complex legal and moral justification for the Emancipation Proclamation to his cabinet. He explores the paradoxical 'slippery' logic of using war powers to seize slaves as property while simultaneously maintaining they are free men, ultimately arguing for the necessity of the Thirteenth Amendment to ensure permanent abolition.

The Maltese Falcon

by John Huston

Kasper Gutman regales Sam Spade with the long and bloody history of the jeweled falcon, explaining its origins with the Knights of Malta and its eventual disappearance. Gutman reveals his obsessive seventeen-year quest to locate the statuette, establishing the high stakes and the ruthless nature of his pursuit.