Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Sunset Boulevard

by Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, D.M. Marshman Jr

A struggling screenwriter accidentally stumbles into the decaying mansion of a forgotten silent film star who is mourning her dead pet. Joe Gillis attempts to navigate Norma Desmond's volatile delusions of grandeur and her intense resentment toward the evolution of the film industry. The encounter shifts from a hostile eviction to a potential business opportunity as Norma realizes Joe's profession.

Nightbitch

by Marielle Heller

A tense late-night confrontation between a husband and wife reveals deep-seated resentment regarding gender roles and the loss of identity in parenthood. The Mother confronts her husband about her isolation as a stay-at-home parent, while the Husband counters by mourning the vibrant artist he originally married.

Uncle Vanya

by Anton Chekhov

Astrov confesses his deep-seated cynicism and exhaustion to Yelena, mourning the loss of his youthful ideals. He reflects on the fleeting nature of beauty and the crushing weight of a life that has left him feeling spiritually and physically depleted.

The Boor

by Anton Chekhov

Luka, an aging servant, laments the state of his household following the death of his master. He expresses deep concern for his mourning mistress, Elena Ivanovna, and fears the arrival of a boisterous creditor will shatter the fragile peace of the estate.

Fight Club

by Jim Uhls, Chuck Palahniuk

Following the destruction of his apartment, Jack seeks comfort from Tyler Durden while mourning the loss of his material possessions. Tyler challenges Jack's consumerist values, offering him a place to stay in exchange for an unspecified favor and a new philosophy on life.