New Comedic/Dramatic Monologue for Young Child Actor: Time to Cross The Street
If you’re looking for a monologue for even the very youngest of actors, check out TIME TO CROSS THE STREET. Beware, if you’re a child who performs this in front of a parent, ya’ just might get a few teary eyes! This is a cute one, funny but a little serious, topped with some genuine childlike sweetness and a poignancy that hits us. I read it to my husband (father of two growing-up children!), he teared up and said, “This is what every parent wants to hear!”
Okay, so consider it an ode to a dad. But—it’s also real, because there is a time when your kids are little and they do want to just hang out with you and hold your hand and let you be funny and silly and they’re not embarrassed by you. If you’re still living in those times, parent or child, embrace it, because it’s truly one of the best times of your life! And if you are in the phase where your teen would rather not be seen with you, or you’re a teen who knows how embarrassing a parent can be, let this monologue give you a little wave of nostalgia! Remember those days?
And for a child actor who’s looking to perform — this monologue gives you a great opportunity to wow a director, agent, judge or audience. You can be quite young (even 3 or 4) and tackle this manageable monologue in under 1 minute and melt people’s hearts doing it. Or you can be a slightly older child, even 8-11 or so, and bring your savvy, humor and wit to this monologue playing a slightly younger child (or just a sympathetic pre-teen!). The monologue has humor, and opportunities for sensory memories kids can express playfully or matter-of-factly, and it also allows kids to try a bit of dramatic acting, as they can show empathy and comfort for their parent (which further gives a layer of humor and sweetness).
So! What’s this monologue about?
Dave (Scout’s father) and Scout stand on a sidewalk, near a crosswalk. Dave’s teenage son, Ron, has just laid into his father about how embarrassing he is, and insisted he be let out of the car down the street so no one will see him walk with his dad. Scout and Dave are now out of the car, by themselves, waiting to cross the street. Scout comforts Dave with words of encouragement, debunking a teenager’s words, and offering a hand. 😊
This free monologue for kids runs about 45-60 seconds and it’s for a boy, girl—any gender actor.
Enjoy the excerpt below and get the free monologue here!
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SCOUT
Well, guess what, Daddy?
I like it when you talk in a low voice and act like an elephant and pick up things with your hand pretending it’s a trunk.
I don’t mind it when you talk to my friends, because we all think you’re funny, and I’m happy I have a daddy who makes people laugh.
And I’m never gonna tell you to drop me off down the street so no one sees me walking next to you, ‘cause I like walking next to you, and—END OF EXCERPT
Click for the entire free digital monologue, TIME TO CROSS THE STREET. This monologue is free to download, but if you would like to support the playwright and her craft, you may do so below: