Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Palmer

by Cheryl Guerriero

Palmer returns home after a long absence and is greeted by his grandmother, Vivian. As they reconnect, the sounds of a troubled neighbor and her child interrupt their conversation, hinting at the challenges Palmer will face in his new life.

Arcadia

by Tom Stoppard

A precocious young woman, Thomasina, discusses 'carnal embrace' with her family and tutor, much to her mother's dismay. The conversation then veers into a humorous debate about innocence, knowledge, and the picturesque, revealing the contrasting intellectual and social dynamics within the household.

Cinema Paradiso

by Giuseppe Tornatore

Salvatore returns home late to Clara, who informs him that his mother called. His mother also mentioned the death of a man named Alfredo, which deeply affects Salvatore, hinting at a significant past connection.

Malcolm in the Middle

by Linwood Boomer

Lois, a no-nonsense mother, confronts Caroline, a school official, who has been trying to contact her about her son, Malcolm. Lois is immediately defensive and suspicious, believing Caroline is trying to label Malcolm as 'special ed,' leading to a heated and humorous exchange.

Twilight

by Melissa Rosenberg

Bella arrives at a dance studio expecting to save her mother, only to realize she has been lured into a trap by the hunter James. James taunts Bella while filming her terror, intending to use her suffering to goad Edward into a final confrontation. The scene reaches a violent peak as James physically overpowers Bella before a sudden intervention.

Long Day's Journey Into Night

by Eugene O'Neill

Tyrone and Jamie argue about their mother's denial concerning Edmund's illness and Tyrone's perceived stinginess in hiring a doctor. Jamie accuses his father of being cheap, leading to a heated exchange where Tyrone criticizes Jamie's lifestyle and lack of ambition.

Long Day's Journey Into Night

by Eugene O'Neill

Tyrone and Jamie clash over their mother's denial about Edmund's illness and Tyrone's perceived stinginess in hiring a cheap doctor. The argument quickly devolves into a bitter exchange about Jamie's acting career and Tyrone's financial decisions, revealing deep-seated resentments and family dysfunction.

The Truman Show

by Andrew Niccol

Truman visits his mother to tell her he believes he saw his supposedly deceased father. His mother, feigning concern and dismissiveness, attempts to gaslight him and reinforce the fabricated reality of his world, subtly undermining his growing suspicions.

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 Boys

by Eric Kripke

Annie, a superhero, has a disheartening phone call with her mother after a traumatic incident. A kind stranger, Hughie, notices her distress and offers a comforting perspective, inspiring her to reclaim her strength and identity.

Joker

by Todd Phillips, Scott Silver

Arthur, in a fantasy sequence, is called out of the audience by his idol, talk show host Murray Franklin. They bond over shared experiences and Arthur expresses his mother's belief in his purpose to spread joy, before Murray offers him a deeply personal and comforting sentiment.

Yellowstone

by Taylor Sheridan

John Dutton consoles Monica after a tragic loss by sharing a deeply personal story about his infant brother. He offers a perspective on grief and the purity of a short life defined only by a mother's love to help her stop blaming herself.

The Truman Show

by Andrew Niccol

Truman confronts his mother with the shocking claim that he saw his long-deceased father alive on the street. His mother dismissively gaslights him, using guilt over his father's 'death' to maintain control and suppress his growing suspicions about his reality.

Mommy

by Xavier Dolan

Diane, a single mother, picks up her troubled son, Steve, from an institution. Their reunion is fraught with tension, crude humor, and a volatile dynamic as they navigate their complicated relationship and the immediate aftermath of Steve's release.

Mommy

by Xavier Dolan

Diane, a mother, is confronted by an official about her son Steve's violent behavior at a detention center. The official pressures Diane to sign an eviction form, which would send Steve to a more secure facility or even jail, while Diane desperately tries to defend her son and avoid this outcome.

The Pitt

by R. Scott Williams

A mother reveals to a doctor that she intentionally made herself sick to get her son into a medical facility so she could report his disturbing behavior. She expresses deep concern over her son's violent writings and social isolation, seeking professional help before he hurts himself or others.

A Woman of No Importance

by Oscar Wilde

Mrs. Arbuthnot delivers a powerful defense of her life and her devotion to her son, Gerald. She explains the immense sacrifices she made as an unwed mother in a judgmental society, pleading with him to understand that her 'sin' is inseparable from her love for him.

Love, Victor

by Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger

Victor asks his father for advice on how he knew his mother was 'the one.' His father shares a vulnerable story about their first date, shifting from his initial superficial intentions to a moment of deep emotional connection. The scene highlights the bond between father and son as Victor navigates his own complicated feelings about relationships.

Love, Victor

by Isaac Aptaker, Elizabeth Berger

A mother catches her teenage daughter attempting to send an inappropriate photo to her long-distance boyfriend. The confrontation shifts from a disciplinary moment to a vulnerable conversation about self-worth and the difficulty of letting go as a parent.

The Handmaiden

by Seo-Kyung Chung, Chan-wook Park

In a moment of quiet intimacy, Sookhee and Lady Hideko bond over their shared trauma of losing their mothers. Sookhee attempts to comfort Hideko's deep-seated guilt and nihilism with a fierce, protective compassion that transcends their class boundaries.

Ultraman: Rising

by Marc Haimes, Christopher Yost

Ken (Ultraman) discovers that the infant Kaiju he rescued has imprinted on him, viewing him as its mother. He panics over the responsibility while his AI assistant, Mina, dryly points out his lack of options and calls for reinforcements.

The Help

by Tate Taylor

A young Skeeter seeks comfort from her maid, Constantine, after being rejected by boys and feeling like a disappointment to her pageant-queen mother. Constantine delivers a powerful lesson on inner beauty and the daily choice to define one's own worth. The scene highlights a pivotal moment of emotional growth and the deep bond between the two characters.

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.

Heartbreak High

by Marieke Hardy

Amerie breaks down in front of her mother, Huma, overwhelmed by guilt for failing her friend. As they discuss the trauma her friend endured, Amerie's grief turns into a burning desire for vengeance against those who caused the suffering.