Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Motherland

by Holly Walsh, Sharon Horgan, Graham Linehan, Helen Linehan

A starving Julia attempts to secretly eat leftovers off a child's plate during a somber conversation about a stroke, only to be caught and shamed by the passive-aggressive Amanda. The tension escalates until Liz intervenes with a brutally honest and confrontational monologue that shuts down the social posturing of the group.

Motherland

by Holly Walsh, Sharon Horgan, Graham Linehan, Helen Linehan

A stressed and starving Julia attempts to secretly eat leftover spaghetti from a child's plate while pretending to console a friend about her husband's stroke. The situation escalates into social humiliation when the passive-aggressive alpha-mom Amanda catches her and insists on making her a 'pity omelette' in front of the entire group.

The Rehearsal

by Don Zolidis

A sarcastic, passive-aggressive, enthusiastic (feigned) Morgan's monologue from "The Rehearsal" by Don Zolidis. Genre: comedy.

The Rehearsal

by Don Zolidis

Morgan, a high school actress, delivers a passive-aggressive and highly caffeinated introduction to her castmates. While claiming to be a 'team player,' she thinly veils her jealousy over not getting the lead role and her awkward excitement about kissing her co-star.

Home Economics

by Michael Colton, John Aboud

During a night out at a club, Sarah and Denise find themselves caught between their desire to feel young and the harsh reality of hanging out with a chaotic polyamorous couple. Meanwhile, Marina obsessively navigates a passive-aggressive text war with a rival mom.

Fleabag

by Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Claire visits Fleabag at her cafe under the guise of getting lunch, but quickly reveals her anxiety over planning her own surprise party. The sisters exchange passive-aggressive barbs about success, eating habits, and Fleabag's failing finances.