Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Captain America: The First Avenger

by Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely

On the eve of a life-altering experiment, Dr. Erskine explains to Steve Rogers why he was chosen for the super-soldier program. He recounts the dark history of his formula and the villainous Johann Schmidt, emphasizing that the serum amplifies what is already inside a person. Erskine urges Steve to remain a 'good man' rather than just a 'perfect soldier.'

Behind the Mask: The Life of a Slasher Film Psycho-Killer

by David J Stiewe

Leslie Vernon explains the meticulous preparation and psychological philosophy behind his work as a slasher villain while applying makeup. He discusses the 'paradox' of his relationship with his 'survivor girl' and the destiny he believes he is fulfilling.

The Wizard Of Oz

by Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allen Woolf

Following the death of the Wicked Witch of the East, her sister arrives in Munchkinland to claim the powerful ruby slippers and seek vengeance. Glinda the Good Witch protects Dorothy, revealing that the slippers have already transferred to Dorothy's feet and possess a magic the villainous witch cannot touch while in this realm. The scene establishes the primary conflict of the story as the Witch issues her iconic threat against Dorothy and her dog.

Richard III

by William Shakespeare

Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, delivers the opening soliloquy of the play, expressing his bitterness toward the peacetime following the Wars of the Roses. He details his physical deformities and reveals his calculated decision to become a villain to seize power.