Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

The Dark Knight

by Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan

District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant James Gordon discuss their shared goal of taking down the mob in Gotham. Dent expresses his frustration with the limitations of the legal system and his suspicion of Gordon's methods, while Gordon tries to maintain secrecy about his collaboration with Batman.

Preface to Three Plays by Brieux

by George Bernard Shaw

A polemical address regarding the economic and social entrapment of women within the institution of marriage. The speaker critiques the lack of employment for women and the legal absurdities surrounding reproductive rights and marital obligations.

The Social Network

by Aaron Sorkin

After discovering that Mark Zuckerberg has launched 'theFacebook', the Winklevoss twins and Divya Narendra realize they have been betrayed. The trio debates whether to take legal action or physical retribution, highlighting the conflict between their 'gentlemanly' Harvard values and the cutthroat reality of the tech world.

A View From the Bridge

by Arthur Miller

Eddie Carbone issues a stern warning to his wife and niece about the extreme dangers of revealing the presence of illegal immigrants in their home. He uses the brutal cautionary tale of Vinny Bolzano to illustrate the social ostracization and violence that awaits anyone who betrays their community to the authorities.

A Doll's House

by Henrik Ibsen

Nora reveals to her friend Mrs. Linde that she secretly illegally borrowed a large sum of money to save her husband's life. The scene explores Nora's pride in her resourcefulness and the immense personal sacrifice she has made to maintain the facade of her traditional marriage.

The Matrix

by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

Agent Smith interrogates Thomas Anderson, attempting to coerce him into betraying Morpheus by leveraging his double life as a hacker. The scene escalates from a cold negotiation to a terrifying display of power as Neo's physical reality begins to warp. Neo's objective is to maintain his defiance and demand his legal rights, while Smith seeks total submission and cooperation.

Preacher

by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Sam Catlin

Jesse Custer attempts to counsel a parishioner he believes is a victim of domestic abuse, offering her protection and legal help. However, the conversation takes a disturbing turn when she reveals that the violence in her marriage is consensual and desired, leaving Jesse morally shaken.

Swordfish

by Skip Woods

Stanley, a recently released convict, calls his ex-wife Melissa to speak with their daughter, Holly. The conversation quickly turns hostile as Melissa threatens him with legal action and asserts that her wealthy new husband is now the girl's father, leaving Stanley in a state of desperate rage.

A Few Good Men

by Aaron Sorkin

Following a disastrous day in court and the news of a key witness's suicide, Kaffee returns home drunk and defeated. Jo attempts to push him to subpoena Colonel Jessep, leading to a volatile confrontation where she accuses him of being a coward while he mocks her legal naivety.

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.

Mr. Brooks

by Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon

Earl Brooks confronts the terrifying realization that his daughter has inherited his murderous compulsions after she commits a sloppy homicide. He debates with his imaginary alter-ego, Marshall, whether he should protect her as he always has or allow her to face the legal consequences to stop her cycle of violence.

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 APPRENTICE

by Gabriel Sherman

Roy Cohn reveals his ruthless philosophy and the illegal methods he used to win a major case to a young Donald Trump. As Roy confesses to his role in the Rosenberg executions and his use of blackmail, Donald is both horrified and mesmerized by the power of total lack of empathy.

Gangs of London

by Gareth Evans, Matt Flannery

In a clandestine basement workshop, Darren questions Evie about her illegal ammunition manufacturing business. The conversation shifts from technical logistics to personal trauma as Evie reveals the scar from a near-fatal gunshot wound that motivated her trade. The scene ends on a chilling note when Evie bluntly asks Darren about his own history with murder.

Bosch

by Eric Overmyer, Michael Connelly

Honey Chandler delivers a searing opening statement in a civil suit against Detective Harry Bosch, accusing him of being a 'killer cop' who acted as judge, jury, and executioner. She paints a vivid picture of the night Bosch shot an unarmed man, framing the detective as a monster who has lost himself to the abyss of his own work.

Moonrise Kingdom

by Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola

Sam and Suzy seek out Cousin Ben at a scout camp to help them escape their families and potentially get married. Cousin Ben offers them a non-legally binding ceremony while warning them of the moral weight of their decision, leading to a brief but intense moment of doubt between the young runaways.

The Wedding Crashers

by Steve Faber, Bob Fiber

Jeremy, a cynical divorce lawyer, aggressively deconstructs a client's romanticized view of marriage. He uses hyperbole and dark humor to convince her that her parents' marriage was a sham before ushering her out to prepare for a legal battle.

The Merchant of Venice

by William Shakespeare

Disguised as a young lawyer, Portia delivers a powerful appeal for compassion during a high-stakes legal trial. She argues that mercy is a divine attribute that transcends earthly law and warns that a strict adherence to justice without pity will lead to a tragic outcome.

White House Down

by James Vanderbilt

In the immediate aftermath of a paramilitary attack on the White House, high-ranking government officials and military leaders clash over legal jurisdictions and the chain of command. As they realize the President is missing and the Cabinet is decimated, they must decide whether to bypass constitutional law to launch a military strike or attempt to establish contact with the invaders.

A Few Good Men

by Aaron Sorkin

Lieutenant Kaffee is confronted in his car by the elusive Colonel Markinson, who reveals the truth behind the 'Code Red' order. Markinson admits to forging transfer papers after the fact, providing Kaffee with the evidence needed to challenge the official narrative, though Markinson remains burdened by his own complicity.

Veronica Mars

by Rob Thomas, Diane Ruggiero-Wright

Veronica Mars interviews for a position at a prestigious law firm, where she is grilled about her past as a teenage private investigator. The tension rises as the interviewers bring up her father's legal troubles and a scandalous personal video to test her composure. Veronica must demonstrate that her investigative instincts are an asset rather than a liability while maintaining her professional cool.

Unforgivable

by Jimmy McGovern

Joe Mitchell recounts the specific moment he crossed a boundary with a young boy named Tom, leading to a violent confrontation with the boy's parents. He describes the calculated progression of his actions and the immediate legal consequences that followed his return home.

The Brutalist

by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold

During a formal dinner, Laszlo Toth discusses the forced separation from his wife and niece in post-war Europe. The Hoffmans and Van Buren offer legal and political assistance to help navigate the complex immigration laws of the United States.

The Caucasian Chalk Circle

by Bertolt Brecht

Lavrenti attempts to convince his sister Grusha to enter into a marriage of convenience with a dying peasant to provide legal legitimacy for the child she is protecting. Grusha reluctantly agrees to the arrangement for the sake of the child's safety, despite her commitment to another man.