Ah! I should write a monologue about my mom and how hard she works every day! I shouldnt ask for more. Choosing my outfit got harder in Middle School, and to be honest so did everything else. By: Lauren Connally, Texas, USA, Age 17 Description: A girl tries to persuade her best friend to release a feral cat Hannah had captured. Lets get started. Now as I can see on your resume, I understand that you used to work for our rival company, Bath and Body works. This just isnt fair. Ms. Daniels is going to grade our papers right now? His name. I could never figure out the reason for it. Im not an armrest, IM A HUMAN BEING! Im tired of everything. Anyway, here we are! And right there in the hallway he says, Saturn, I have something to ask you, but its kind of hard so, I wrote it on my helmet. So, in the middle of the hall, he gives me his helmet. D is for Dont move. I just have to stay calm and relaxed. The line was soooo long! And we did, for a while. Is thatohmyohmyTAMALES! Mom comforted me, and then she planned what we would do about my mirror self. In fact, he says that if you dont give him a piece, hes going to tell the teacher. Moving on- oh, what a pleasant surprise! Those cups are worth 50 dollars each and Rob worked very hard so I could afford them. But at this point is it even worth it? Hey, dont blame me. Ive moved on. Shell forget she ever wanted this thing, the mother says, then walks away, dragging the feral creature away and leaving me with something not much better: a dog. Of course I love animals. Youre telling me I have to share my room? Still dont know why he decided to teach English. But when I try and do something to fix this place, Im dismissed. Water brings a sense of peace, not only because of the scientific explanation, but because I know it will travel on despite my failures. Third Place Winner! (exhales) Starting now. Come onAnd I disconnected from the lesson. No, Im serious. I have spent my whole life living in this house. A monologue happens when you think to yourself something like, "I need to buy bread." But other times, when you are reasoning, you might entertain and engage several points of view like a . I realize theyre a little stained but isnt that just the sort of thing that happens as you use them? (Tosses back wallet.) But if I could magically have that perfect day, it really wouldnt matter the location. My mind rushes with thoughts as I picture a nice warm home with bedrooms, a kitchen, Baos, todo. Oh crap I have a file?! First Place Winner By:Kaheni Johnson, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, Age 15 Gender:Any Genre:Dramatic Description:A teen tells his/her side of the story to a police officer. Oh, what the heck. Well, got to go. I didnt know, but my mom, she is a genius. Can you watch your brother for a bit, while I go out? I am done with love. My mom screamed and came running to help me. As soon as I finished my Valedictorian speech I was done and out of high school. Im the only one who knows the formula. Please dont make me go on that boat! They wish they could be me. By: Celeste Pompa, Age 16, South Carolina, USA Description: A young driver gets pulled over for the first time. John? (embarrassed) Unfortunately for me, I may have gone a bit overboard and called her a stupid wheel of cheese Now Ill never be invited to her parties Its not my fault some people are just born idiots(pause) Can you.. Stop tipping your chair back. You deserve more than a daughter like me. And when I am annoyed, I leave, and everything gets pretty boring. I know it was November because Thanksgiving was close. I literally come home in tears, but nobody cares what I think. Hell, by the time I was your age, I was already in college! You cant lock me away; I alone can cure this. Because in the months that followed I, I dropped out of school to take care of you. I dont think youve visited him in a while. The vast majority of the . Rule #5 If I make a mess, you clean it. (exits), Second Place Winner! In this monologue, she is running through her chorography for her up-and-coming pageant and slowly unraveling. He thinks Im dramatic?! Fine. I hope I can give her strength when she needs it. Im not sorry about it either. You get up every day before the sun rises. By: Georgia E. Alberta, Canada, Age 13 Gender: Any Genre: Comedic Description: An ice cream flavor is having an identity crisis. Oh, thats right. His name is Bagel, by the way. I wasnt surprised. What if a shark bites my head off? They just see innocent brown eyes and a slim figure. Of course you do. Well, yknow what? Every morning, he would come pick us up. AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE USED IN THE LYRIC OF "A WHOLE NEW WORLD" BY ZAYN MALIK AND ZHAVIA WARD Authors: Siti Nursolihat Evie Kareviati Abstract Language is a tool of. They call me freak. This one change in my life would have a ripple effect on my life forever. And remember, if you have something cool inside your house, remember to lock up when you leave! DEAR HEAVEN ABOVE, IVE GONE BLIND! I sure will! I feel our connection has been lost and I have fallen for someone else. I really messed this up, didnt I? It looks like you could eat me and my grandma up. AAAAH FABIO is that you?? Now youre chilling with Dasher and Dancer acting like youre a big star just because your nose glows up red, WE HAVE 50 THOUSAND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS THAT DO THAT SAME THING- you know what Rudolph, do what you wanna do, but never forget where you came from. If I meet any aliens in their spaceships, Ill try to be friendly, but if theyre hostile, Ill need my sword! Barry, it's been seven years since I was hired. I just love watching humans scramble for power and kill each other in the process. You were too busy running around with guys that only stuck around for one reason and one reason only. Oh, no I think theyre ripping through the sheets I put over the skyligh! By: Thalia O., Lakewood, CA, USA, Age 16 Gender: Male or Female Genre: Comedy Description: A teen shows off an ability to read minds. Now, behave Officer, I dont think the security cameras would appreciate a cop lunging at a student. Yeah, Julie had punched someone because he was being rude. A is for All students report to the gym until all threats have been cleared. How about this armchair here, the green velvet really compliments your eyes I remember the days when my eyes were that bright You look a little nervous dear. Send someone over. They call it fractal. A few more feet and I would have died. I mean, the show. Apparently you cant just run to be Student Council, you have to run for a certain position. They asked for the purge theyre gonna get the purge. And what do teenagers need? But its a snail. I have dignity and poise. After that meeting, she left and I was moved to a different section of the building, and united with you, the one that had brought her joy for so many years. I cant make any friends, cant fall in love, or be loved, and I cant even walk into town without everyone around me turning into garden ornaments. Oh yeah, I just had my birthday. All Ive got to do is go up there and perform it the way I know I can, the way Ive rehearsed it dozens of times in the mirror, and if I do that Ill be fine. My name is Beatrice. There are worse things. I know Im late for work, but you would not believe the morning Ive had! You should have seen how fast she ate it up! And then, I spent fifty years wishing I had had the courage to say no. My mission is to gather a sample of Venus atmosphere and scan it for proof of life. Please vote to acquit. Because when I was your age, my mother was gone. (turns back to the audience) I wasnt supposed to shout it. (pause) Because I dont know HOW to silence my phone. Write 3 paragraphs about firefighters and Search and Rescue teams. Yeah. Why am I here? But all she cares about is doing dumb science experiments, mostly tests on me! No, Periodthe meeting is not over. Heck, even the dreaded small talk, the awkward interactions no one wanted Right now, Id give anything to mess up one more embarrassing presentation, one last really bad attempt at asking my crush to prom. Im telling you, youre wasting your time with me! And I think you all know I throw a killer party. Heres a memento I brought back from space. In the meantime, Im just numb. Whatcha got there? The voices of the two gunmen made my skin crawl. The school Ive been dreaming about since I was a little kid. No. JASON. (beat) No? Its day 47 of absolute isolation, loneliness, and complete and utter boredom. New Dramatists. (Eats the chocolate) That WAS THE GREATEST THING EVER! I was scared to take on such a big role. Amy Dunne's (Rosamund Pike) great monologue in Gone Girl touches on an intriguing theme within what, at first, seems a relatively straightforward thriller. Oh, wait. Someone named Jenny and another named Mrs. Switzer. Do you have any idea of where you are located? Ive adored the little rascals since I could say the word. Understand that we, as boys, will never understand the mind of a girl. The most deafening moment was JFKs birthday in 1962. But I think as the seasons go on, we see her get in the way of herself all the time. I think you should know that about three years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD. On a daily basis, I would see people having nervous breakdowns. Anyway, last week, Alex just saunters up to me and is like Hey Elena, I think youre pretty cool, so uhh, wanna rob a bank tomorrow? and NATURALLY I said, SUREEEEE ALEX! 1 Song Morgan Wallen Wrote For His Mother, Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration Airs Tonight, H.E.R. Genre: Dramatic, (Actor sits in a chair as though he/she is on the witness stand being questioned by the prosecutor.). You thought I was bad before? She was speaking to me the whole way back to this Podunk town. I bare my scars and my breaks and let people see what I am. What do I do when they just hang up? I mean . Frankenstein. Yall get paid a pretty hefty salary considering you just sit down and listen to people go on, and on about their problems. It was everywhere. No, Im very slim actually. Its like I was made for you. There is no light. It was US, the Elves of the Order of the North Pole. Its the one that says princess. Yours is the one that says woof. Which rhymes with goof. Hay, hes guapo! Yes, you, the victim of the stabbing? Please believe me. In addition to the awards, the Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle version topped the charts, peaking at No. Superpowers? Here are the rules: Rule #1 You dont question, you just do it. Only a little longer guys. Miss. We met Jessica there, and we were having fun shopping until we went to a really expensive store to try things on for fun and I accidentally tore a dress I was trying on. I put my life on the line for this! I remember waking up and crawling in her bed to warm up. About me going to the rooftop of the school and being ready to jump? $1 million as stated in the contract (disappointed, frustrated) Wha what do you mean it cant be done? His door is over here. We are only sixteen, so Mom thinks were too young, but one day itll happen. What is the extended metaphor in the song? Yeah. (pause) No, Mom, I am not inviting them. Its like how would I explain this to a simpleton? Im sorry that the car hit me. I read the label on the front of it aloud. Thats why I thought the Statue of Liberty would make a nice girl friend. They just exist. Weve finally met. Its just an empty grave. My self-esteem has gone down, and half of the time I dont even want to show up to school or be seen at a store or a mall. The first time I remember being physically hurt I was probably 7 or 8, and I was on a bicycle. Barb, how is Dave? Fine she- (turns around and starts to talk to the friend but stops themselves and turns back around) Did you see that? You only have two pencils so you have to get it back or your mother will nag you for losing it and costing her a small fortune in school supplies. By: Naia Thethy, Age 11, Washington D.C., USA Description: A person calls a government agency and admits to starting a zombie apocalypse. Hey, Mom! I want to know why she did it, and why I was stupid enough to never suspect her. Oh heck, Im just going to press all of them. As the leader of the Union of the Order of the North Pole Elves, I stand here today and urge you to say no to Santa! Third Place Winner! It reminds me of an angel ringing a bell in the moonlight. He could come back with the grandest apology anyone has ever heard, and I still wouldnt believe him. What is the extended metaphor in the song? I mean come on, 15 years in the can? Second Place Winner By: Brooke E., Little Rock, Arkansas, Age 14 Gender: Any Genre: Comedic Description: A snobby fencing instructor gets a comeuppance. (stops moving) So, what happened? 6:30 am, no breakfast today I had a big dinner last night and every girl in school that wants a dying chance of a homecoming date weighs less than 115. YOUR. You and Papa and me. He told stories and did impressions every chance he got. Wait, where are you going? All Im asking is that you try to live a life without her. Once upon a time, when there was only Spring and Summer, my father, Zeus, King of the Living, thought I should have a husband. But its not that simple and dropping out isnt the solution. This is Captain McGrady. But losing him taught me that sometimes life is sad. What confuses me most is that girls genuinely think guys can decipher what they say. Im running out of air. Do you not catch the tiny clamour, Busy click of an elfin hammer, Voice of the Lepracaun singing shrill As he merrily plies his trade.. So many things in life take me forever. Thanks for remembering. HES A CAT!! By: Erin Case, Washington, USA, Age 14 Description: A teen asks a stranger for help after missing a train stop while running away. I had been placed in all the advanced classes too. Gender: Female Genre: Comedic. I promise that my feelings wont be hurt if this doesnt work, but I have to try, okay? Along the way, the VSCO sister found a great spot to take some pictures for the gram. I know she saw the end coming, but she kept folding. Theyre not going to find me until my rotting corpse starts stinking up the building. If you want to ask if its a phase or a fad. (Girl acts melodramatically) OMG! Nothing! Oh. Third Place Winner! Second Place Winner! Ha! I spent three hours on Google and YouTube figuring out where the oil goes and how to keep the blades clean. I will have adventures. These are all reasons I want to go out at night. And yeah, surgery totally sucks, but beauty hurts, right? Hurry! Im not asking you to forget about Lila, because thats not possible. My last stop will be Saturn, to marvel at its rings. Oh, yes, thats right, I will become the most powerful villain on this planet, and NO ONE CAN STO- (phone rings) Mom, we just talked about this, what do you need? As far as my dreams will take me! Im so sorry! By: Amber Rothberg, Massachusetts, USA Age 13 Gender: Female Genre: Dramatic Description: A teenager tells her therapist about the day her sister disappeared. The bus is late. Sometimes I feel like the only one in the whole class who has problems with learning. Hello? (pause) You heard that, right? I walked around and realized my mirror self was gone! He was dying. It was the best Thanksgiving yet, Grammy. She must be. After I got out of there, it was back to stealing cars. Im so sorry I wasnt paying attention and my song was on, you know and I was just in the groove like ayyy ayyy ayyy ayyy, ooouuuuuuu (Sunflower) oh uh sorry but my foot was just on the gas pedal, well its supposed to be duh, anyways just give me the ticket Ill pay whatever. Its come in very useful with the lie detector tests Ive been through. Now explain to me why youre okay with that. Anywho, being invisible actually benefited me. It doesnt matter as much. Aladdin sings to the princess telling her he can show her, A whole new worldA new fantastic point of viewNo one to tell us noOr where to goOr say were only dreaming. I think Max is trying to kill me. They all balance on a tightrope struggling to remain steady over the sea of death. The door to the basement flung open and the sliver of light shone on us. Like Godzilla couldnt evenokay not the time. I tried to mow the lawn, but I think I messed up and the lawnmower doesnt work anymore. They told me to give you away, but I refused. You know the times when you lie in the dark and ponder upon questions about life? I didnt want to be just another casualty. (confused) What? Youd think Id be surprised, but I wasnt. Gliding through the galaxy, faster that hundreds of times the speed of light, I can see in all directions. Good riddance, hell say. Does he make you happy? Just look at all that goody goodness. You saw everything! Thank you all for stopping in today. To try and get our minds off of you in the hospital (grabs her hand) we started to watch the videos that you made of us on Christmas; it always makes Luke laugh. Maybe someday. But what did you give us in return? Sean? Nope. Here we go. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE PEOPLE! I work in an unsanitary kitchen as a cook. Shes been a bit peckish lately and I dont want any of you fine guests to lose a finger. Even though hes my best friend, we have sort of a love/hate relationship. Ive gone through a lot this past week Ive lost my best friend, my soul mate. She pounded and tried to get out, but she couldnt. By: Amelia M., Age 12, Ohio, USA Gender: Any Genre: Comedic Description: Kid is jealous of older brother who gets more screen time. Third Place Winner! But, thats just how it turned out. I might be sitting in a too-crowded tent playing my sixth round of Truth or Dare with the swim team or standing up by the blocks waiting for a race. So, Im standing up there, and this guy I barely knew, Mark Holmes, appears out of nowhere and yanks me down. I heard the voice of James Dougherty Marilyn Monroe is a stranger. I saw the jealousy on Joe DiMaggios face. Those crocs? Or a skating rink! Dont think about me too much! Theyre just impossible not to admire. (yelling) Jackson! People tell me how much Im like her, and it drives me crazy. Just look at those muscles! I know who I am, Im the queen of this place and there is nothing you can do to change that. Genre: Dramatic. Hahaha (Serious) But not really. You gotta send help or itll break through the glass! A vote for me is a vote for a better prom. Ya know, this whole psychologist thing in general is kind of corrupt. And you were there. Dont you be pointing that thing at me! On top of that, there has to be a health code violation here! Fourth Place Winner! Wreck It Ralph 3. Why have American presidents refused for decades to use the term genocide in describing the atrocities committed against Armenians by the Ottoman E As I walked down the street, I heard something come from a nearby alleyway. If you ask me, I dont think you want to spend your time engulfing yourself in some randos life. (pause) Samantha created this and I think its starting to drive her, wellcrazy. Youre at a boring part? 1. I learned that creeks and rivers carve and shape their way, leading to a big body of water. Get out! Im pretty sure my 4th grade English teacher made sure I was with the worst English teacher for the rest of school. Second Place Winner! I gotta get my kiss now. Genre: Dramatic. What I do is an art not a felony. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, WITH A CHERRY ON TOP, AND SPRINKLES, AND WHIPPED CREAM: CAN I PLEASE GO TO KATHYS SLEEPOVER TONIGHT? If you could just look up and see me for who I am: your staunchest supporter, your most faithful ally, your greatest resource. We all learned that lesson too late. You see, they all say I am one of a kind. I thought that thats what people said when you were strange, and they wanted to be nice. When I look in the mirror today, I see the inside. As I defend my stars and fight for all that is good in the universe, my opponent withers and shrinks, folding in on itself. Melissa, if you found a mouse in your home you would set up a mousetrap for sure. Im the Golden Boy! We were in and out SO quick and we got some good cash out of it. How are we? My job is a living nightmare. I ate 700 calories worth of pancakes. (pause) Arrest me? Never, ever touch Mr. Rupert. This is going to be so good. I was getting better. I WILL share my room, but most importantly, Ill give that kid the childhood I never got to have. Except for that other ticket of course. You like to believe that people think youre a little miss pink perfect cake pop doll, but youre not that. I can see everything in the universe. Takes time to pronounce correctly) Tu-ff-in. I even quit my job just so I could keep my eye on him. (Pause) I refuse because I would rather the reflection in my mirror remain a blur. The brother who didnt share a single cent with me!! The wind blowing in my hair, the sun shining its beautiful rays down upon me. Hey, maybe we can try to be nice to him. And in a way, I love them. Until death do us part? Cause, Im pretty sure I just told you how I feel. Do you know how to reverse climate change? (rips it off) Sorry about that! Because, there is no one. Judging by the way both of these people acted, I think that they had some secret connection. I'm not going to be murdered by HBO. Sometimes I think THEY should be the ones going to therapy, not me. Im sorry but even just thinking about it makes me pity him, the old me. I am sick and tired of the system, too. Honestly, I dont think youre doing it for him; youre doing it for yourself. I will be giving you your swords. (The leprechaun goes back to his work making shoes and sings this song. It was because I was me. If you turned Andromeda to stone Athena would be furious. The law office. Thats over. Im throwing it back. When we finally get to hear the character speak at length, it should come as no surprise to hear the voice the character uses and the way that they speak. Now, that guyhes a huge pompous jerk, and the exact definition of a delusional artist. Thats disgusting! Instead, you drop it back in his trolly, swollen hand and say, uh, you can keep it.. Linguini is innocent! Valentines Day is still stupid. (awkward silence) Whatever, you can still come to my Halloween Party. Im turning thirteen next month which means Im basically a teenager. This pandemic is crazy! Gotta go! I read the novel, but this question doesnt make any sense. Anxiety hits me from every angle. Im glad that sought me out to wish me a happy birthday, Kendra. Why werent you there to make me dinner when I was too young to use the stove? We want wallets n watches. By: Shelby Diner Description: A teenager tries to write a letter to their brother who is in the military Genre: Dramatic, (Jack is sitting at his desk in his room with a single piece of paper and a pencil on his desk.) Face to face. Kind of ironic that they etched a mountain on his headstone. He screamed Where is it? I never got an apology for that. Well, just between you and me, they could use another shower. Look at Hanna. You know, that Little Red Riding Hood looked like a liar to me. Really ignore her. Gender: Any Genre: Comedic. Were just objects, wallflowers, property. I wrote a monologue! (Imitates in a deep voice) I am Officer Tuffin, you are under arrest. Some of the kids pull on it, touch it, pat your hair, flood you with questions, and thats just annoying. First Place Winner! Well, maybe I turned to her, but I didnt say anything. Woah! I couldnt believe it. Jasmine puts in a few verses of her own throughout the song. She called out for me to open the door, but I bitterly refused. Actor should be quite emphatic, triumphant even, in his delivery. They may be used for auditions, performed in educational settings, used in school and community theatre performances, and video-taped. Ive been thin all my life. Please, make yourself at home. I didnt think that I would miss home, but I really do. I didnt. Girl, I was ready to go to jail (laugh) I swear the craziest things always happen to me. Oh, they always left with one of usbut never me. Writing, producing, and starring in a show with my best friend from theater school, and to be shooting in Ireland and exploring themes that were things that we wanted to talk aboutit was a pinch-yourself experience. (Pause, turns to hero) Sorry, I really need to take this. I cant eat yet! What if Im horrible? And the fact that no two are the same says a lot. I mean, it was a big mistake, huge. I left my backpack on the floor. Ill scoop out my own sorta life. I wanna work at this design store and show people my talent, and you wanna run away? I eventually got medicine for it. And yes, its been hard, and extraordinarily frustrating, but I believe that we can do it, so lets go to it. Im scared one day Ill walk through that door and my mom will be hurt so badly that I cant help her. Whoa there, this isnt about me this is about your horrendous drivers license photo. During the summer we rode our matching blue Schwinn bikes everywhere and wed try to hold hands while riding. Yes, I know that I can have salad instead, and salad is only 200 calories. Okay? Im sorry Mrs. Trask. Ha! Borders closed? This gives the listeners and readers a sense of falling through the sky, which is exactly what the lyrics say. And if I would take those away, I wouldnt be there for our masters and serve them well. Actor finishes writing the letter, then begins to read it. At lunch we had meatloaf, so I went hungry. I remember her fingernails gently scratching my head as she scrubbed shampoo into my hair. I decided that was it, that was the last straw. But you can always feel it when you are travelling in the wrong direction. Im almost always late to school because mom wakes up so late. She didnt even notice until I was in math. They just hung up. Nyeh, nyeh, nyeh, do as youre told! But hey, at least shes not one of those dairy-free flavors. Yes, of course, Im coming to dinner, why wouldnt I be? Okayonce upon a time, there were three sisters, just like yall. I was sitting outside on the pavement, breathing hard, looking at that skeleton of a pool and remembering. For the first time, I feel like there is going to be a good change in our lives. When people see the scars or the blotches, I freeze. When they finally arrived at the treehouse the last sister forced the rest of her sisters to do the renegade with her for TikTok but what they didnt know is that they were in a magical treehouse that didnt like TikToks so it made the girls shrink and they were sucked into the pop socket on one of the girls phone never to be seen again. Tiny icicles hanging from his eyebrows and beard. Someone special Well, its not actually a- (beat) Whats his name? Right about that time, unfortunately, a huge wage was forming, and was starting to come my way. He knows Im here. So yeah, thats how I ended up with bright green hair, my face painted like a giraffe, and a three-legged beagle. Oh no. To look at my eyes and see your eyes. I wouldnt be stressed to step in his acid reflux secretions. Hello? The actor is also speaking to a friend, hands-free on a cell phone.). Thats why I fall asleep in your class. The best actors are the ones that draw me in and I forget where I am. Gaston is semi-popular and he is definitely going to find out. I think life just might be a fairytale! Then Fight the Machine! We listened to Gloria Gaynor the whole ride home as I cried. Second Place Winner! "I always made sure Sally was never exempt from that.". I couldnt focus on anything my teachers were saying, I was too busy thinking my plan through in my head. I have to say it. I thought Id be alone, sneaking out this late. All I know is that today, this day, is my first birthday. I got my bachelors, two masters, my PhD, met your dad, and then I had you. Shes scared of the ocean and her stuffing could get wet! Obviously its not going well, but at least Im trying right? I never thought twice about it when kids at school would ask how I got them. I should probably take that off. Speaking of him, hes coming over today, so youd better scurry along, it was nice to meet you! The warm mouthwatering softness of the bread, smothered in rich beautiful tomato sauce, with the essence of pepperoni delicately intertwined and caressed in a beautiful blanket of cheese. See doesnt that sound scary to you? What?! Let me share my Wordle score with youu. Oh fudgesicles. I didnt mean to yell like that, I thought it was my mom Yes of course Ill come in right away! But the little girl everyone used to laugh at, and praise is gone now. Yes, you, in the out-of-season blouse. There were even times when I didnt want to be on this earth anymore, but looking at her, I felt that things were going to get betterthat I would come out stronger than ever.

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