Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

The Hollow

by Agatha Christie

In the aftermath of a murder, Midge attempts to comfort a distraught Edward by the fire. As they reminisce about their family estate, Ainswick, the conversation shifts to Edward's unrequited love for Henrietta and Midge's long-standing, unacknowledged feelings for Edward.

Batman Begins

by DAVID GOYER

Bruce Wayne returns to his ancestral home and expresses his resentment toward the family estate, viewing it as a tomb for his past. Alfred confronts Bruce's cynicism, reminding him of his duty to the family legacy and reaffirming his unwavering loyalty to the young heir.

The Cherry Orchard

by Anton Chekhov

Varya expresses her deep-seated anxieties regarding her unmarried status and the uncertain future following the sale of the family estate. She grapples with feelings of being unwanted and the fear of being forced into a convent life despite her desire for love and a home of her own.

The Cherry Orchard

by Anton Chekhov

Lopakhin returns from the auction to announce that he has purchased the family estate where his ancestors were once serfs. He experiences a manic surge of joy and vindication, declaring his plans to destroy the orchard to make way for modern villas.