Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

EXECUTIVE DECISION

by Jim Thomas, John Thomas

Colonel Travis confronts Captain Grant about the moral and tactical implications of a high-stakes military operation. Travis challenges Grant's intellectual detachment from the violence of their work, highlighting the tension between intelligence strategy and the reality of combat.

All You Need Is Kill

by D W Harper

Rita explains the mechanics of the Mimics' time-looping strategy to a disoriented Cage using a holographic battle simulation. She reveals that Cage has become a 'receiver' of future memories and outlines their high-stakes mission to break the loop and win the war.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

by Simon Beaufoy, Michael Arndt

Following a televised interview where Peeta lies to the public, he and Katniss discuss the fallout of his claim that they are married and expecting a child. The scene explores the tension between their survival strategy and the reality of their dire situation as they prepare for the Quarter Quell.

Mad Men

by Matthew Weiner

Don Draper delivers a high-stakes pitch to Lucky Strike executives who are facing a crisis due to new health regulations. Don't objective is to pivot the marketing strategy away from health concerns by focusing on the manufacturing process, creating the iconic 'It's Toasted' slogan to save the account.

Loving

by Jeff Nichols

Bernie Cohen, an ACLU lawyer, meets with Richard and Mildred Loving to discuss challenging the Virginia laws against interracial marriage. The scene highlights the tension between the lawyer's grand legal strategy and the couple's simple desire to live in peace.

Addams Family Values

by Paul Rudnick

On their wedding night in Hawaii, the murderous Debbie attempts to electrocute Uncle Fester in a bathtub, only to realize he is physically indestructible. She then pivots her strategy to isolate him from his family as a condition for their intimacy.

The Taming of the Shrew

by William Shakespeare

Petruchio addresses the audience to explain his psychological strategy for 'taming' Katherine. He compares his methods to training a falcon, intending to deprive her of food and sleep under the guise of caring for her well-being.