MONOLGUES

Please perform the following monologue on audio or video for our staff to review. This is but one of many factors that we take into consideration during the selection process, but is not the only basis for acceptance. It only assists us in understanding the applicant’s acting experience. These monologues should take anywhere from two to three minutes. Props are not necessary if being performed on video.


MALE MONOLOGUE

(Character is a man in prison, crying out to God in prayer)

Jesus, I need you right now. I’m all alone. I’ve been in here for so long, I can’t even remember what it’s like to be free. I know I deserve to be here. It’s my own fault. There’s no justifying what I’ve done. Why didn’t I listen? Why didn’t I give myself to You when I had the chance - when I was younger? No, I was too full of myself, then. I wouldn’t have changed for anybody because I thought nobody would change for me. But You did. You became me - my sin - so I could be free. Instead, I’m here in this prison; bound because I was too proud to admit that I needed You.

I knew it was going to be rough in here, God, but I had no idea how hard it would be. It’s so lonely in here. After I was arrested, my wife left me - said she couldn’t wait for me to get out of jail. She said she had to think of herself and the kids. My kids... My kids, don’t even come and see me. I guess I can’t blame them. I’d be ashamed of me, too. I was a lousy father to them - never there when they needed me; too busy getting high or stealing something. God, I’ve lost everything You gave me. I’m so sorry. Please, forgive me. I’m so sorry...

One thing I am thankful for, though, is that I’ve come to know You since being in here. You’ve given me so much peace. Your forgiveness and mercy I feel everyday. I just... I just wish there were other people I could talk to. There’s not too many other Christians in here. It’s “kill or be killed” in here. Everyone looks out for himself. But I don’t care anymore. If I don’t have You, my life isn’t worth living. Jesus, I’m asking You for a friend. I don’t deserve anything else.

You’ve already given me more than I could ever dream possible. But please, if You can, send me someone that will help me to understand the Bible a little better; someone that can pray with me. I just need to know that someone cares. Please, Jesus, send me a friend. That’s all I’m asking for.




FEMALE MONOLOGUE

(Character is a young, prideful business woman)

Success? I can tell you all about it. You see, I come from a long line of wealthy, hard-working people. People who make a life for themselves and don’t look for hand-outs. Like my father, I graduated from one of the most prestigious universities in this nation. I made my first million when I was 24. Let me tell you, it wasn’t easy. It took a lot of hard work: time, energy, family, friends - all of it was sacrificed to become what I am today.

So what if my husband left me and took our kids. Do you think I need them? Of course I don’t. My family just got in the way. There are plenty of people who would want to be with me. I don’t need him. I don’t need those kids. Besides, they left me! I’m not the one who walked out. I’m not the one who abandonded him. I’m not the one who broke her vows. I was loyal to that man to the end. I only did what I did to make our family secure. What’s wrong with that? No, I don’t need them. I’ve got it all. I’m a self-made woman.

Am I happy? Sure I am. Who wouldn’t be when the world is at your fingertips. I have homes, boats, cars, anything I want - things you can only dream of. Sure, there are times when it gets lonely here and there, but that’s the price you pay for being successful. That’s the price of being the best. So am I happy? Yes... yes... I am. I think so anyway. Sometimes I feel miserable. I’ve thought about suicide once in a while, too. When I’m alone, I sometimes think to myself, “ I hate my life.” But, hey, who doesn’t every once in a while, huh? That’s just life. You better learn to deal with it. You better understand that when you’re young. Life’s hard and the sooner you learn that the better.