Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Yellowstone

by Taylor Sheridan

Beth discovers a car seat in Jamie's vehicle, forcing him to admit he has a secret son. The revelation triggers Beth's deep-seated trauma regarding her infertility, leading to a violent confrontation and a chilling vow of revenge against her brother.

F1: The Movie

by Ehren Kruger

Ruben, an F1 team owner, tracks down his old friend Sonny at a laundromat to convince the former racing prodigy to come out of retirement. Despite Sonny's skepticism about the team's failing car and his own age, Ruben appeals to their shared history and the lure of one last shot at greatness.

Salomé

by Oscar Wilde

Herod, the Tetrarch of Judea, desperately pleads with his stepdaughter Salomé to dance for him, ignoring the protests of his wife Herodias. In his feverish state, he promises Salomé anything she desires, up to half of his kingdom, eventually swearing a sacred oath that seals a grim fate.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

by Oscar Wilde

Basil Hallward confesses his deep-seated anxiety regarding the tragic fate of those blessed with extraordinary beauty or intellect. He warns Lord Henry that their unique gifts—wealth, brains, and Dorian's beauty—will ultimately lead to their suffering and ruin.

Some Literary Notes—V

by Oscar Wilde

The Doge recounts a harrowing spiritual battle where he sacrificed his eternal soul to save Venice from demonic forces. He describes the moment of setting a holy cross on high despite knowing it would seal his damnation, ending in a state of despair where he can no longer pray.

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax

by Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio

Aloysius O'Hare corners young Ted in an alleyway to intimidate him regarding his search for real trees. O'Hare explains how trees are a threat to his air-selling business and uses his surveillance network to prove he is always watching Ted's every move.

She's Out of My League

by Sean Anders, John Morris

In a moment of intimacy, Molly reveals her biggest physical insecurity to Kirk, hoping to level the playing field. However, Kirk has a breakdown when he realizes her 'flaw' is insignificant, leading to an explosive argument about his own deep-seated insecurities and his belief that he is unworthy of her.

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.

The Lion King

by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton

Mufasa confronts his brother Scar regarding his absence from Simba's presentation. The scene highlights the deep-seated resentment Scar feels toward the hierarchy and the contrasting leadership styles between the powerful King and his calculating, bitter brother.

The Matrix

by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

Trinity approaches Neo in a crowded club to deliver a cryptic warning about the danger he is in. She challenges his perception of reality and reveals that she understands his obsessive search for the truth behind the Matrix.

The Legend of 1900

by Giuseppe Tornatore

During a violent storm at sea, the protagonist 1900 invites a seasick trumpet player to join him at a grand piano. By releasing the instrument's brakes, they glide across the ballroom floor, turning the ship's chaotic rocking into a poetic and surreal dance. The scene highlights 1900's eccentric genius and his unique, fearless relationship with the ocean.

Fight Club

by Jim Uhls

Two support group imposters, Jack and Marla, negotiate a schedule to divide up the various terminal illness support groups they both attend. The scene highlights their cynical dynamic and desperate need for emotional catharsis through the suffering of others.

Humans

by Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley

Leo visits Niska, a sentient synth forced into sex work, to discuss their missing family members. Niska expresses her growing rage and resentment toward her situation and humanity, revealing she has re-enabled her ability to feel pain to maintain her sense of self. They must maintain the facade of a client-worker relationship to ensure her safety while Leo continues his search.

The Killing

by Veena Sud

Detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder discuss the cynical reality of police work while driving through Seattle. Sarah challenges Holder's idealistic view of homicide by recounting a tragic case that highlights the systemic cycle of trauma and crime.

Montauk

by The Duffer Brothers

Joyce Byers frantically reports her son Will as missing to Police Chief Hopper, who initially dismisses her concerns as a simple case of a runaway or a domestic issue. The scene highlights the friction between Joyce's maternal desperation and Hopper's cynical, small-town apathy as they discuss Will's social struggles and his estranged father.

Safety Not Guaranteed

by Derek Connolly

After a prosthetic ear malfunction causes Kenneth to spiral into a panic attack, Darius follows him to his car to offer comfort. Kenneth reveals his deep-seated insecurity regarding his physical appearance, leading to a rare moment of genuine vulnerability and connection between the two outsiders.

The Three Sisters

by Anton Chekhov

Solyony reveals the deep-seated insecurity and loneliness hidden beneath his aggressive and eccentric public persona. He reflects on his inability to communicate his sensitive nature to others, admitting that his cynical behavior is merely a defense mechanism against rejection.

Uncle Vanya

by Anton Chekhov

Dr. Astrov reflects on his profound disillusionment with humanity and the medical profession. He expresses a deep-seated cynicism regarding the moral decay of the world and explains how he uses alcohol to numb the existential pain of his daily life.

Kane & Lynch

by Kyle Ward

Eliza, a defiant and estranged teenager, addresses her kidnappers while they attempt to record a ransom message. She expresses her deep-seated hatred for her father, claiming he doesn't care about her disappearance and that she would rather suffer than ask for his help.

Into the Wild

by Sean Penn

Carine reflects on the profound emotional shift in her parents' marriage following her brother Chris's disappearance. She grapples with the irony that their family has finally found the closeness Chris always wanted, while simultaneously fearing for her mother's fragile mental state as she searches for her son in every stranger she passes.

Into the Wild

by Sean Penn

Chris McCandless reflects on the youthful innocence of his parents before their marriage and the subsequent years of domestic trauma. He expresses a desperate, impossible desire to warn them of the pain they will cause each other and their children, ultimately choosing to distance himself from their legacy in order to survive.

Into the Wild

by Sean Penn

During a celebratory graduation dinner, Chris McCandless clashes with his parents when they offer to buy him a new car. The scene highlights the growing ideological rift between Chris's anti-materialist philosophy and his parents' traditional middle-class values.

Chinatown

by Robert Towne

Evelyn Mulwray visits private investigator Jake Gittes to hire him to investigate her husband's suspicious death. As they negotiate terms, Gittes probes into Evelyn's complicated family history and her father's past business dealings, uncovering a deep-seated tension and a mysterious falling out over a failed dam project.

The Seagull

by Anton Chekhov

Nina returns to her childhood home to visit Constantine, reflecting on her failed romance and her difficult journey as a struggling actress. She grapples with her past identity as a 'seagull' before finding a newfound, resilient sense of purpose and the strength to endure the hardships of her craft.