Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

AFTER THE HUNT

by Nora Garrett

A professor delivers a sharp, intellectual rebuke to a student regarding the concept of 'the Other' and the modern desire for sanitized academic environments. She defends the necessity of discomfort and rigorous teaching over the safety of trigger warnings and rounded edges.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

by STEVEN KLOVES

During a Transfiguration lesson, Hermione Granger convinces Professor McGonagall to deviate from the curriculum to discuss the dark history of the school. McGonagall recounts the legend of Salazar Slytherin and the hidden chamber he created to purge the school of those he deemed unworthy.

Abbott Elementary

by Quinta Brunson

Janine and Gregory have a chaotic first meeting in the school hallway outside the bathroom. While Janine is dealing with a sick student, Gregory is struggling with a plumbing mishap and a student's bathroom accident, leading to a messy but humorous introduction.

On the Exhale

by Martin Zimmerman

A college professor recounts the terrifying moment a disgruntled male student reveals a concealed weapon during a grade dispute. The scene explores the power dynamics of the classroom and the visceral, instinctive fear of gun violence.

Waterloo Road

by Neil Jones

Kim Campbell, the headteacher, fiercely defends her school's unconventional methods against a critical inspection from Erica. As Erica lists recent violent incidents and failures, Kim counters by highlighting the transformative success of a specific troubled student, Danny Lewis.

Bad Education

by Freddy Syborn, Charlie Wernham

During a school boxing match, Warren feels defeated and apologetic toward Stephen after a loss of pride. As his opponent Lucci taunts him, Warren finds a second wind of motivation, while Stephen attempts to offer his usual brand of unconventional encouragement.

Untitled Screenplay

by Maggie Carey

Scene extracted from The Last Quarter.pdf

Nosferatu

by Robert Eggers

Ellen describes her history of psychic premonitions and 'spells' to Professor Von Franz, revealing a traumatic past and a growing sense of dread. She confesses that her dark visions have returned since her husband's departure, questioning whether the encroaching evil is internal or external.

Hamnet

by Maggie O'Farrell, Lolita Chakrabarti

Rowan tends to her son Bartholomew's injury while explaining the metaphorical significance of healing and scars. She uses the imagery of a tree to teach her children that emotional and physical recovery takes time and becomes a vital part of one's personal history.

Doctor Who

by Steven Moffat

The Doctor summons Bill Potts, a canteen worker who has been sneakily attending his university lectures, to his office. He challenges her on why she attends and ultimately offers to become her personal tutor, despite her not being an enrolled student.

Dead Poets Society

by Tom Schulman

John Keating, an unconventional English teacher, stands on his desk to inspire his students to challenge their perspectives and find their own voices. He encourages them to avoid a life of 'quiet desperation' by thinking independently and creating original work.

The Foreigner

by Larry Shue

Ellard, a young man often underestimated by his family, attempts to teach Charlie, whom he believes speaks no English, the names of basic kitchen utensils. Through slow, exaggerated demonstrations and patience, Ellard experiences a rare moment of confidence as a teacher.

The Big Short

by Adam McKay, Charles Randolph

A fourth-wall-breaking explanation of how mortgage-backed securities transitioned from government-guaranteed bonds to risky 'subprime' private bonds. The character simplifies complex financial jargon for the audience while in a casual setting.

Breaking Bad (Pilot)

by Vince Gilligan

Walter White tracks down his former student, Jesse Pinkman (referred to as Dupree in the pilot script), to blackmail and entice him into a criminal partnership cooking methamphetamine.

Dead Poets Society

by Tom Schulman

John Keating, an unconventional English teacher, takes his students to the school's trophy room to look at photos of past alumni, urging them to make their lives extraordinary before they die.