A COLLECTION OF 24 MONOLOGUES

A COLLECTION OF 24 MONOLOGUES

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Remember your goal in acting for a performance:

To tell a story that keeps audiences engaged, entertained, and interested.




Great acting requires memorization, reseraching & understanding the context of the

scene, knowing your marks, taking direction, and performing in such a way that the

audience loses themselves within the story and doesn't focus any attention on your


acting.




To be a successful actor, you must become a part of the story.
Trying to stand out is the exact opposite of what you should do, because a great story


is really about the story... NOT simply about the acting.

UNDERSTANDING MONOLOGUES _ Let's recap!

What is a Monologue?

A monologue is a speech given by a single character in a story. In drama, it is the

vocalization of a character’s thoughts; in literature, the verbalization. It is traditionally

a device used in theater—a speech to be given on stage—but nowadays, its use extends


to film and television.
A monologue speaks at people, not with people. Many plays and shows involving

performers begin with a single character giving a monologue to the audience before


the plot or action begins but actually, it can be delivered at any time even in a

conversation! When a conversation stops and shifts focus to a single character’s


speech, it is usually a sign of a monologue.




Types of Monologues

A. Soliloquy : A speech that a character gives to himself—as if no one else is listening—which

voices his inner thoughts aloud.

B. Dramatic Monologue : A speech that is given directly to the audience or another character.

It can be formal or informal, funny or serious; but it is almost always significant in both length

and purpose.

C. Internal Monologue : The expression of a character’s thoughts so that the audience can

witness (or read, in literature) what is going on inside that character’s mind a.k.a. “stream-of-

consciousness.”

Importance of Monologues

Monologues give the audience and other characters access to what a particular

character is thinking, either through a speech or the vocalization of their thoughts.

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Monologue in Class

To prepare a monologue, start by reading the entire play or script. Then, consider your choices—

what are the important moments that make up your monologue, and how will you deliver them?

Here are five tips for rehearsing and preparing a monologue for your class activity:
1.Read the whole script. Give yourself the best chance by understanding your role in its full

context. Locate the monologue in the original script and read it in full. Doing so will give you

additional insight into the character—their motivations, relationships, feelings—and the

ability to make better choices as an actor.
2.Think about who you’re addressing. Monologues are not just a series of words spoken into

the air. Establishing who you are talking to and how you feel about that person in a deeply

personal and specific way is what connects you to the piece and to the viewer.
3.Establish the moments that make up your monologue. Don’t make the mistake of delivering

your monologue like it’s one giant speech. A good monologue is made up of a series of

moments—pinpoint yours, and make strong choices for each one. One of those moments

could be the beginning. Don't be afraid to surprise your audience. It might be the way you

start the monologue with your back to them and then flip around. It could be a sound you

make or an audible breath you take. Do something different; something they don’t expect,

something weird. BUT remember that it should go along with the interpretation of the

monologue.
4.Plan out your movements. It’s not just the words that matter when you’re performing a

monologue. Don’t stand there and say lines from a dead body. Even if you are barely moving,

there should be life energy through your whole body. Think of it as dance. Let your body tells

the story too!
5.Time your performance. Practice it with a stopwatch to ensure that you don’t go over the

time limit set by your director.
6. Memorise your lines as much as possible.
7.Allow your personality to shine through during your performance, demonstrating the fun and

positive human being that you are. Keep and maintain a good poise.
8.If you are easily distracted, look over your audience's heads and pinpoint a window, a poster,

an air vent—anything that can serve as a visual marker or as your anchor.
9.When you are done, don’t get flustered, angry, or apologetic. Simply stop, break into a huge

smile, say thank you, and 'exit' confidently.

Sources:
https://literaryterms.net/monologue/
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/need-know-delivering-next-monologue-5067/
https://www.dramanotebook.com/monologues-teenagers/
Philips, S. (1999) Drama with Children: Resource books for teachers. OUP

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “Truth”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3
By: Shirley Andoh, USA

Description: Claudia moves through emotions following an

accident that is her fault.

Genre: Dramatic

Claudia: (Yelling) I’m not going to tell the police what

happened Jayla! Unlike you, I don’t want to go to jail. I’ve

been trying to stay away from jail all my life and I’m not

going to go there over something this dumb. You took

care of her didn’t you? So there’s no need to tell the

police anything. Almost my entire family has been in jail

before and I want to be the one to set an example for my

family’s next generation. (Breaks down and begs) Please

don’t turn me in. I’m begging you Jayla. Please don’t turn

me in. (Beat. No response from Jayla) You know what, do

whatever. I’m tired of you acting all goody-two-shoes. I

can’t be like you, and I don’t want to be like you anyway.

But trust me, if you say anything to the police, I will

never forgive you for that. It’s not like I intentionally hit

her. Yes, I was driving but we were both drunk.

(Consider ending the monologue here or continue through the end

with Claudia taking responsibility.)

I’m sorry Jayla. I will tell the police everything that

happened. I know the right thing and I have to do it.

Everyone has to face the consequences of their actions

and I guess I have to face mine too, no matter what it

may be. I’m truly sorry I gave you such a hard time.

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “Driven”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3
By: Tessa Lassinger,USA

Description: An overachieving teen boasts about her

involvements and dreams.

Genre: Comedic

I guess you could say I’m driven. I mean, I have

goals and ambitions and I know what it’s gonna take

to get where I wanna go in life. I typically spend

about two hours a day here at the library after

school, then I either head to violin, lacrosse, or

karate. Oh, and I’m really looking forward to spring

break. This year I’m going on a mission trip to South

America. I’ll get to practice my Español. Actually, I

speak five languages, but this mission trip will be

great because it will really set me apart on my

college applications. Speaking of college, I am

planning to get a perfect 1600 on my SATs which is

why I’m studying right now. No rest for the wicked.

Speaking of Wicked, I am playing Glinda in our

school version of the Broadway musical this spring.

This really cute guy is the stage manager and he

asked me out this Friday night. But I mean come on

people! I don’t have time for a social life. I have

dreams.

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “Embodiment”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3
By: Audrey Robbins,USA

Description: A monologue about girls struggling with social

status

Genre: Dramatic

There are always days when you feel horrible, but

what if it’s every day? What if you never feel happy or

excited about anything? What if you wake up every

day feeling like you just want to disappear, sink into a

cloud of nothing? I can’t speak for every girl, but I can

speak for the ones who know what I’m talking about.

Every day you wake up and put on multiple outfits

and hope one isn’t too revealing or “slutty” or hope

it’s not too boring or basic because the standards

people set for you are either high or low and you have

to meet the standard or you have to go above and

beyond to prove that you are something. You take a

few minutes to decide how you’re going to do your

hair and how you’re going to do your makeup and if

you even want to do makeup. You hope and hope no

one criticizes your hair or your clothes or your

makeup. Sometimes you don’t even want the good

compliments because they make you feel bad

because you feel like what you wear shouldn’t matter.

People can take one look at you, and make a

judgement that lasts a lifetime. You could have one

bad day and it could ruin everything.

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Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

Title: “A Word to the Living”

By: Sophia Blakely, Canada

Description: A ghost of a soldier attempts to dissuade living soldiers

from continuing to fight in what he believes to be a losing war.

Genre: Dramatic

[Austerely] Those men who still have their living wits


about them, listen well to what I’m about to say. The

world is cruel. That fact is without debate.

[Scornfully] I have witnessed first-hand how vile men


can act in times of war and tyranny – all in hopes of

their survival, and possible glory. But that is strikingly

less noble. I was not unfamiliar with traversing

trenches – walking back and forth as the pools of mud

tried to swallow me whole. I first maneuvered that

path when I was younger than most of you are now.

Though I’m not young anymore. Really, I’m not much

of anything. [Dejectedly] It was an unfortunate thing


to be my age in a war like that. If you fought well, you

were guaranteed a spot in the next one. We all learned

that lesson too late. [Dementedly] So, I’ll say this to


you. If it’s glory you seek, go home. If it’s pride that’s

keeping you here, go home. And, if it’s a life you want

at the end of this, go home. Had I known better, I

would have done the same. It bodes well to be a

coward at a time like this. [Absently] Ah, but death is


calling me back. How sweetly she beckons. Adieu.

Adieu. Adieu…[Trails off]

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “Zombies”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

By: Naia Thethy, USA

Description: A person calls a government agency and admits to starting a

zombie apocalypse.

Genre: Dramatic

Hello? Have I reached the pandemic response team? Oh good.

My name is Chris Johnson and I have something important to

tell you. I know who started the zombie virus (pause) it’s me. But


I can explain everything. I work in DiCor Labs, I had been

working on a medication to cure bad skin. Now, I believe I

accidentally added some of the other substances that we had

been mixing. One was a mild antibiotic that was shown to

reduce the effects of aging. I don’t think that was it, though. The

other one was a chemical that has been shown to bring people

back to life. (pause) Yes, you heard that correctly. That’s why


I’m calling. Our test subjects are the ones who first turned into

zombies. I came back from my break, and everyone was missing,

and I saw on the news that they were zombies. It started in our

lab. Now, I think I know the cure. It’s as simple as mixing part A

and part B, and in theory, it should work. But if it doesn’t, I can

add in some of the confidential ingredients. (pause) No, don’t


hang up. I’m serious. (pause) Arrest me? No, you don’t


understand. You can’t lock me away; I alone can cure this. I

know I made a huge mistake that could cost hundreds of lives,

but if I can fix it, then it’s not the end of the world. Look, I have

loads of promising chemicals in my lab and I’m even willing to

test them on myself. (pause) Okay, yes. Send someone over.


Your scientists will want to work with me on this. I’m the only

one who knows the formula. (pause) Okay. Bye. (hears someone


at the door-maybe a loud crash) That was quick! (moves toward


the door and offstage and starts screaming) Noooooo! Zombies!

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “Letters”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3
By: Maddie Hazeu, Canada

Description: A letter to a fallen soldier from a wife.

Genre: Dramatic

My Love Charlie,

I miss you. I know you said to stay strong and to take

care of the family for you, but it is hard. Not a day

goes by that I don’t think of you. I hear the sound of

marching boots in my dreams, wondering if you’ll ever

come home. Every time the doorbell rings, I’m scared

to answer for fear of bad news. Don’t think I’m not

proud of you love, our country needs you. You trained

hard and worked harder, being more than just a

soldier to most. Charlie, please do your best to make

it home and meet your son. He has red hair, and

brown eyes just like his father. I hope this letter (with

pictures included) reaches you in good time, and that

you may find joy and comfort within. We miss and

love you so much.

From your Love,
-Catherine and baby Jake.

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “Is That What You See?”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

By: Briana Rivera, Canada

Description: Anita, a character from West Side Story is talking to her brother

Bernardo. (Inspired by West Side Story but stands alone as a monologue.)

Genre: Dramatic

Is that what you see? Is that really how you feel? We have

barely been here for a year and you wanna give up now? I

can’t believe it. We grew up with so little money and you

wanna go back? I know you think Puerto Rico is amazing,

and it is, but we struggled so hard to make a living there.

Sure, it was fun going to beaches and being with friends

and having the time of our lives, but we can’t go back. It’s

time to grow up and live a life we dreamed about. I wanna

work at this design store and show people my talent, and

you wanna run away? No! (angrily) We worked too damn

hard to give up now! I don’t care if you don’t like it here,

suck it up and deal with it. This isn’t just for us, it’s for our

future. I regret having to leave our family but they’ll join us

soon. You know that we need to do this, not only for us but

for them too. Listen to me, we have never, ever had an

opportunity like this before. We’ve never been given a

chance to change how we live. Think about our siblings

who are growing up how we did– is that what you want for
them? To get bullied and called worthless– do you want

that? I would regret that for the rest of my life if that ever

happened. Stay. Please, I need you. They need you. We

need you.

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “Crumbling Beauty”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3
By: Xavier Johnson, USA

Description: Jessica struggles with depression and shares how

difficult it is to get through the day.

Genre: Dramatic

So, this is what I do when it seems like the world is


against me. When everything feels like it’s crap


and my world shatters into numberless little

fragments: I take a steaming hot shower, feeling


each red-hot drop like a needle piercing my skin;


the pain I feel is numbing. But, through the


numbness, I still manage to find a way to cry.

I sleep for a few hours or even a few days and eat


all the junk food in the fridge and pantry. I try to


laugh it off and tell myself that I’m okay…and

maybe cry a little bit more. (Pause) When I look


around and realize that the world hasn’t come to


an end yet and the buildings around me are still

standing and people are still living, that’s what I


realize what I have to do: get out of bed, throw


away the crumbled junk food wrappers along with


the tear-soaked tissues, and put on my best


clothes and go out and live.

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Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

Title: “Military Family”

By: Emily Newland, USA

Description: A young person ruminates about their military family.

Genre: Dramatic

You shouldn’t be upset about not getting what you

want, especially when what you want is so

materialistic. Be thankful for what you have, for who

you have. You have two parents who love you, who
are always there. You have the liberty of not

worrying about whether your mom will come home.

Or if your dad will come home- as himself. I cherish

the moments I have with my family because I know

that at any time, they can be taken away from me;

Off to fight some war and never come back. Or even

worse, when they do come back, they’re a little less

themselves. Do you know how it feels to know that

the people you love are suffering – that internally

they’re losing themselves? Do you know how it

makes a little girl feel to see her parents fade away?

No. No, you don’t. Stop being so selfish and

appreciate what you have. I would do anything to

get my family back.

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Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

Title: “Sorry”

By: Thato Sibuyi, South Africa

Description: Amy and her team just lost a competition that had a

large amount of prize money. Amy really needed that money

Genre: Dramatic

SORRY? (Hysterical laughter) Sorry? Really that’s all


you have to say? We just lost thousands of dollars and

you’re sorry? (Angry) No. You don’t get to be sorry. You


don’t care, not enough to be sorry. You did this

competition for fun, and the prize money was just the

cherry on top for you. I put my life on the line for this!
You go home to a big house, with working lights and

food on the table. I’m going to go home to a two-

bedroom house and pray to God we have enough to

pay for the electric bill. The bill that I was supposed to

pay for with the money that I was supposed to win

from this competition. (Angrily) And you want to know


why we lost, Jack? Because of you! You and Lisa going

at each other’s necks the whole time! You couldn’t set

your pride aside for two hours? TWO HOURS for the

greater good of everyone else, but no! That didn’t work

for you, did it? (Starts crying) I did everything,


EVERYTHING in my power to win this, and all my efforts

were wasted. You’re not sorry. Not for losing this,

you’re okay, you lost nothing. You just feel bad because

some of us really cared, and that’s not sorry, that’s

pity. And I don’t need that from you. So don’t tell me

you’re sorry, cause I’m not buying it.

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Title: “Shrimp Fried Rice”

By: Jeremiah Reid, USA

Description: A person who takes things a little too literally gets quite upset when

their date orders shrimp fried rice.

Genre: Comedic

Woah, woah, woah! Hold on just a minute here waiter. I wasn’t

gonna say anything before, because I’m no marine biologist, but if
she (gestures across) is gonna order that, I’m gonna have to speak


up. Now, when I saw it on the menu I did some research, and I am

fairly certain there is no way that is possible. I mean, shrimp?

Frying rice? The very concept is preposterous! There are a million

issues I can think of! There is no way shrimp could get their tiny

little hands on the frying pan, and I don’t think they have the brain

capacity to know when rice is done cooking. On top of that, there

has to be a health code violation here! I mean, it says on the menu:

“warning: consumption of raw meat or poultry may cause food

poisoning,” but it doesn’t say anything about consumption of food

prepared by meat or poultry! (Turns across) Look, I’m gonna be


honest. I was fully prepared to propose to you tonight. I have the

ring and everything! But if you are seriously going to give in to the

delusions of this restaurant and order “shrimp fried rice,” I don’t

think I can anymore. In fact, I think we should see other people.

This is false advertisement, and I will not, no, CAN not stand for it!

Can you imagine walking into the kitchen to see an army of little

crustaceans manning the grill? It’s insane! It’s delusional! The only

explanation I can think of is a sort of ratatouille situation, where

there’s a shrimp controlling the human cooking the food, but if

that’s the case the shrimp certainly shouldn’t be mentioned in the

name of the dish! I mean what’s next, “manta ray steamed

vegetables?” Oh OK, now I’m “causing a scene?” You know what’s

causing a scene? THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE SHRIMP PREPARING

FOOD! I can’t take this tomfoolery anymore; I’m taking my

business elsewhere! Good day to you sir, but a terrible day to

whoever decided to claim shrimp could cook! (Storms offstage)

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “A Seagull’s Struggle”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3
By: Chris Foley, USA

Description: A seagull struggles to find satisfaction in life.

Genre: Comedic

So I’ve come to the conclusion that life is unfair. I’m not really sure

if you’ve noticed, but I’m a seagull. Remember me? I’m the guy

that steals all your french fries when you drop your food in the

parking lot. I think a lot of people assume that I have it easy. I don’t

like that. I don’t like that at all. You humans have just about every

opportunity that life has to offer. But not for me! Nothing for Mr.

Seagull other than flying around aimlessly and eating stray

garbage. I used to think it would be great if I could just swim, you

know, underwater like a fish. They seem so happy, swimming

around, enjoying life, shouting insults at me. Not all fish are

horrible though. This one time, I was flying above a river, and I saw

what I thought was a piece of food. I swooped down to get it and

caught it in my beak. As it turns out, it was actually a live salmon

named Barry. So I put him back in the river. I didn’t really want to

kill a man on a Saturday afternoon. And once he stopped spouting

nonsense in between screaming and hyperventilating, I told him

about my whole swimming ordeal and he agreed to help me learn

to swim. I tried, but I should’ve known it wouldn’t work. I have to

face it. I’ll never be able to swim. I just wasn’t born for it I guess.
Some people tell me to just live with it and move on. Find

happiness in what I already have, but how am I supposed to do

that, when the most interesting thing I do on a day-to-day basis is

orchestrate french-fry heists and fight crows over old

sandwiches? Trust me, that sounds a lot more exciting than it is. I

just don’t get it. Everyone else seems to be happy with what’s

handed to them…ecstatic, even. Why am I the only one who isn’t

satisfied?

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “When My Dreams Come True”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

By: Owen Leung, Australia

Description: When a gamer gets the PS4 all their dreams come true. Or do they?

Genre: Comedic

It was time! Time to finally unbox my new PS4 console.

I’d spent so many hours online just waiting to click

“purchase.” I didn’t care if it was pricey because I knew

that it would be totally worth every single dollar. When

I unboxed the console, I was in awe. I had gotten two

games, Rocket League and Uncharted the Lost Legacy.

Both had really great reviews. I plugged in the console

and put batteries in my controller. Click! The machine

booted up and I was ready to play. After a few hours, I

had won several matches of Rocket League so I

switched to playing Uncharted the Lost Legacy.

Playing this game was like being in another reality. It

was soooo good. But then do you know what

happened? PS5 was announced! I was furious! I should

have saved up more pocket money, but I was too

impatient. But there was nothing I could do about it, so

I just kept playing. Holding and gripping my controller,

I could feel the vibrations bursting through my hands.

Then BOOM! My game crashed and the console

overheated. My gaming career is over. I’m devastated.

All that money, all that effort, all for nothing. Now I’ve

gotta save up for the $700 PS5. It will probably take

me 2 years. Then with my luck, the PS6 will be

announced.

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “New School”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

By: Sierra H., USA

Description: A student moves to a new school and hates it. But there is a

good reason why!

Genre: Comedic

OK, listen to me I know you may think new schools are

great and all, but stop thinking then. (breathe in and out)


My… school… sucks. I really don’t get it. My mom said

that when we moved I would love my new school. She

said it had great education and good teachers but, I don’t

think she has ever met them because they are not great,

they’re terrible. They made me sit next to this really

smart kid and told me I should help him learn because he

wasn’t the “brightest.” (Starts to get worried) I mean


really teacher, he was ten times smarter than me. But

that’s not all they keep calling me Lauren, I’m not Lauren.

I just ended up playing along with it in the end, but I was

so confused. Worst of all in every class I had a test, on

my FIRST day of school, and they weren’t even standard

tests. They were incredibly hard. I think I learned more

today than I have in my entire life! Talk about over-

achieving! I mean- (looks at phone with mouth open and


reads text) Hi, I am sorry to inform you, but you were


mixed up with a different student. Your school is West

Middle School not UGC, which is the University for Gifted

Children. We are very sorry for the inconvenience. (Puts


down phone) What? Well that sure explains things!

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “My Mistake”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

By: Ruby Whitehorn, USA

Description: Godzilla is looking for a little understanding as he apologizes

for his actions.

Genre: Dramatic

Pops, my national ESPN ranking dropped from #1 to

the very bottom of the list. Everyone thinks I am a
cheater. A fake. All my hard work, just thrown away.

What am I supposed to do? Playing basketball is my

whole life, my dream. Now it is all over because I

made one mistake. Because I gave into peer

pressure. Because I gave into the stress I’ve had to

deal with. Because I doubted myself and got tired.

How do I fix it, dad? What can I do to get back to #1?

Do I lie about it and deny it, or do I come clean and
tell the truth? I guess there is no hiding from it now.

My coach knows, my teammates know, my friends

know, social media knows, and worst of all, my

friends and family know. Everyone knows I used

steroids before the championship. I’ve let everyone

down. I’ve disappointed everyone. Maybe I don’t

deserve to be #1 again. There’s only one way to

make this right. I’m going to issue an apology, and

I’m going to accept whatever consequences come

along with it.

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “Mother of a Reader”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

By: Dittamo, USA

Description: A mother wants her daughter to stop reading and help out

around the house.

Genre: Comedic

Jessie? Jessie! Come do the dishes! You can’t? Why

not? You’re reading? Oh well. There are worse things.

Jessie? Jessie! Help me with the groceries! No? You’re

at a good part? Fine. Just this once.

Jessie? Jessie! Can you watch your brother for a bit,

while I go out? You’re almost done? Ok. I’ll hire a sitter.

Jessie? Jessie! Will you please take out the trash?

You’re busy? Five minutes, that’s all.

Jessie? Jessie! Help me set up for your sister’s party!

Put down that book! Right now! Oh, your favorite

character died? I’m sorry. I’ll let you mourn. Don’t

worry. Take all the time you need.

Jessie? Jessie! Fold your laundry! You’re at a boring

part? Then why can’t you help? Ohh. You have to get

through it, so you can read the more exciting part?

Ok…

Jessie? Jessie! We’re going to the bookstore! Oh, so

now you’re available.

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “It’s All Because of Me”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3
By: Lorna McGregor, USA

Description: God explains why humans are greedy.

Genre: Comedic

If you had listened during history class, instead of dozing

off or chatting with your friends online, you’d probably

know how royalty in Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient

Egypt considered themselves close to the gods. Well, I’m

a prince and-believe it or not- a true god. My sister is a

god too. We’re only minor deities though so we aren’t

that important but we still have to go to all the meetings.

Like the meeting when humans were created. Well not

you guys but your ancestors. The big guy had us come in

just so we could talk about making “a creature of power

that can eat anything.” Now I’m not a god who would say,

“Oh My Gosh! We should totally do that!” Definitely not! I

can’t even believe I just acted that out… Anyway, I’m the

minor deity of lies and trickery. So I said, “Sure, why not.”

You see, whenever a new species is created, all of its

traits are put in a big pot and left to mix. When humans

were created, I snuck some things of my own into that

pot. What things you may ask? Well, have you heard of

the Seven Deadly Sins? I created them. My personal

favorite is greed. I just love watching humans scramble

for power and kill each other in the process. It makes me

feel proud. But in the end I was punished for it. I was sent

here to the mortal plain to live until I’m six hundred and

sixty-six. Until then, I’ll just sit back and enjoy the show.

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “I Don’t Like Chocolate”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

By: Henry Boudolf, USA

Description: When you think you don’t like chocolate, but then you try it.

Genre: Comedic

I don’t like chocolate. There, I said it. I don’t like

chocolate and there is nothing you can do to make me

think otherwise. What good is chocolate anyway? It

only comes in like two flavors! You also can’t keep it in

your pocket. It’ll just melt! That gooey melted-ness

along with the color is just… And in case you’re

wondering why I would need to put chocolate in my

pocket, it would obviously be so I could eat it at

school! And I am no barbarian. I follow the rules of

being a kid and remember to eat my candy BEFORE

my food. And another thing, chocolate is poisonous to

dogs! I have three dogs, so if I accidentally left

chocolate just laying around then my dogs might EAT

IT. (React to thought of what could happen to dogs.)

Have I tried it, you ask? No, I have not. I have not, and

will not, ever try chocolate. Not even if you pay me

five bucks to do it. Or ten. Maybe fifteen. Fine, I will

eat this chocolate bar for 20 bucks. (Eats the

chocolate) That… WAS THE GREATEST THING EVER!

Give me more please!

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “Mrs. Wright is Wrong”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

By: Jadyn Jones, USA

Description: A teen explains to the director, Mrs. Wright, why she should be

cast in the school musical.

Genre: Comedic

(Melody, furious, walks up to Mrs. Wright to talk about the


winter musical audition.)

Mrs. Wright, the selection for the school musical is

downright dumb! Faith shouldn’t get the lead because she

did nothing special for her audition when I worked my butt

off. Somebody who actually attempted should get the part.

I learned how to speak in a British accent for my audition

and sang in one too! If not me, at least Violet Little, (Calming


down a bit) even though her accent was more on the


Australian side, but maybe that’s because she is Australian, I

don’t really remember. (Is furious again) But that doesn’t


matter, and frankly, I don’t care! What matters is that we

can’t let Faith make this musical flop like the last one. Let

me show you how she should have done the audition.

(Starts speaking in a British accent.) “Hello, may I help you

on this fantastic night? If I may, I recommend you get the

beef wellington! It brings me back to when I lived in London,

I suppose you can relate, can’t you mate?” And… scene! I

hope you realize that Faith brings nothing to the table when

it comes to a musical. She takes the act out of actress.

Maybe she could possibly be a playwright, I’ve seen her in

English class, that girl can write two pages of a five-page

essay in under an hour. But don’t let her be an actress in a

musical or play, especially the lead! Opening night would be

a flop, and we both know that would be embarrassing for

you.

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “My Past”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

By: Leah Garcia, USA

Description: A teen recounts the night her father left to her therapist.

Genre: Comedic

This was my mom’s idea. I’m really fine. It’s kind of weird

to tell a stranger my life story and pour out my feelings.

But I guess that’s your job, right? To listen? Well, you

might want to get some more coffee. I guess it happened

when I was around three or four. I know it was November

because Thanksgiving was close. I got up in the middle of

the night and noticed my father was packing his bag. I

thought he was just going to visit friends or maybe my

grandma. I remember being hungry and asked him if he

would get me something to eat. He gave me some yogurt.

I went to get a spoon, but before I knew it, the door

slammed, and he was gone. I guess that is why my mom

thinks I need therapy; to help me get over the pain. I

don’t feel any pain about that. She’s always told me it

isn’t my fault that my dad left. I mean come on… that

happened when I was three. I’m now thirteen. I’m fine. I

mean, I’ve gone most of my life knowing my father left

and it’s all my fault…(starts crying) yeah my mom thinks I

need someone to talk to, but I say I can just power

through. I can handle it on my own. (pause) Okay, this

isn’t going to go that way, is it?

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “Quarantine Diary”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

By: Christopher Parker, USA

Description: A teen explains the craziness of quarantine to a friend online.

Genre: Comedic

I was just thinking about the first day of quarantine. I

thought it was kind of like a drill, you know, like it

would only last 1 or 2 days, and it would be over. Well

this is NOT a drill. I’ve also discovered the stages to

complete craziness. I’ve been craving just to get

outside, play, or just get out and do something…

ANYTHING. I mean, who wants to sit inside and do

nothing, am I right? So, the stages go like this: Sit and

stare at the wall, eat and get bigger, and binge watch

my favorite shows on Netflix. I started to binge video

games, which is when I discovered that the pandemic

is kind of like a game of Among Us, right? Covid/19 is

the imposter, and the spaceship is the quarantined

area. This pandemic is crazy! Man…I just can’t wait to

hang out in real life again. Waiting for this to end is like

watching a pecan tree grow. You could call my life

with your phone and it would say something like,

“you’re on hold.” Is it just me, or do you feel this way

too?

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “Vegetarian Shark”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

By: Clara Lila Drowos, USA

Description: A shark confides in their therapist that they are vegetarian.

Genre: Comedic

You know, I don’t like being a shark. I mean, sure, I look

pretty cool… (Actor pretends to look up and down

their body, then smirks, but then sighs) But everyone


is scared of me! Whenever I try to go talk to a little

fish or even a human, they run off screaming about

how I will eat them. I can’t even talk to my neighbors!

It’s so unfair. Well… (Sighs) Here’s a secret. I’m a


vegetarian. Yeah, I only eat plants. It’s hard under the

sea, but water plants actually taste pretty great.

(Grins, but then stops smiling and frowns.) The other


sharks don’t like it. They say I have to eat fish like the

rest of them. They say I have to eat meat like

everyone else. They don’t accept me, because I’m a

vegetarian shark. I feel like I don’t fit in anywhere.

(Suddenly excited) Hey, look, a fish! (Turns away from

the audience, calling to the fish.) Hey there! Wait,

come back! I- (Sadly) Oh. No one understands me. I


have sharp teeth and a scary face that everyone

fears. It’s like I’m a criminal… except I never did

anything wrong! That’s why I need your help. I just

want to be understood.

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “Princess Therapy Group”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3
By: AnnaKate S., USA

Description: Snow White leads a support group for princesses who

have evil stepmothers.

Genre: Comedic

Hello, everyone! I’m Snow White, and welcome back

to APPLES Group Therapy! Amazing, Poised,

Princesses Loathing Evil Stepmothers! (whispers) It’s


an acronym. We have two new people joining us

today! We have Gretel and… Hansel, you do realize

this is Princesses loathing evil stepmothers, right?

You know what? Never mind. It’s 2020, you do you.

Anyway, we are here because we all have one thing in

common. We all have horrible stepmothers! I mean,

mine got jealous of me, hired someone to kill me, tried

to poison me, but this isn’t about me! Let’s talk about

all of you! Cinderella, let’s start with you. Your

stepmother didn’t let you go to the ball. How did that

make you feel? Like what? Oh, you’re a princess, you

shouldn’t use that kind of language. Moving on to…

Ariel. While you technically don’t actually have an evil

stepmother, you do have an evil aunt. She tricked you

into exchanging your voice for legs. How did that

make you feel? Wait, no, let me guess, it made you feel

pretty… crabby! Hahaha… wrong time and place. Got

it. Does anyone else want to share? No? Okay, be

honest, do any of you actually want therapy, or do

you just come for the free donuts?

TSLB3233 DRAMA Title: “The Sleepover”
Nori22/ TESL 1,2&3

By: Natalia Santos, USA

Description: A teenage girl tries to convince her strict mother to let

her go to a sleepover.

Genre: Comedic

Hey, Mom! (Pause.) No, I don’t want anything at all. Well,


just one, teeny, tiny, little, insignificant, totally no-big-

deal favor. (Pause.) PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, WITH A

CHERRY ON TOP, AND SPRINKLES, AND WHIPPED

CREAM: CAN I PLEASE GO TO KATHY’S SLEEPOVER

TONIGHT? Wait! Before you say no, just hear me out!

First of all, I cleaned my room from top to bottom, and

it’s so clean, you could eat off the floor! I know you

shouldn’t do it, but it’s a metaphor – just roll with it. I

also mopped the tile floor in the living room, washed the

dishes, bathed the cat, polished all the mirrors, took out

the trash, finished all my homework for the next week,

and booked your next appointment to the, the…

podiatrist. Secondly, you’ve met Kathy’s mom, and you

guys totally hit it off! I know you haven’t gotten the

chance to check their wall paint for dangerously high

amounts of lead or check her bank statements, but I

think she’s pretty trustworthy! She keeps a fire

extinguisher in the kitchen and everything. Also, she

doesn’t have any big dogs in the house, or any other risk

factors that could result in injury. So, what do you say,

my loving, supportive, most amazing mother in the

whole, wide world? (Pause.) THANK YOU! OH, THANK


YOU! You will not regret this, I promise! (Pause.) Mom,


there is no need to bring the nanny cam!