Drama in an Epic Disney Star Wars Ride: Rise of the Resistance

February 18, 2020 by Tara Meddaugh in Drama in real life, children, dramatic, family, Teen, star wars

I recently visited the “most magical place on earth,” AKA, the place “where dreams come true.” These are some of Walt Disney World’s slogans for a reason. The designers of the 4 amusement parks in Orlando, Florida know that story is important—and not just viewing a story, but being in a story. So it is magical that a deck of cards and a plastic monkey are taller than you in the Toy Story Mania line. It does feel like magic that you can fly on a banshee over Pandora or interact in real time with a cartoon sea turtle you’ve seen from a movie. Your dreams of going to space can come true when you almost throw up on your flight to Mars which simulates g-force….

Fourteen (14) Romantic Monologues About Hopeful Love

February 11, 2020 by Tara Meddaugh in comedic, dark comedy, dramatic, love, monologue for female acto, Monologues, monologues for male actor, romance, Teen, valentine's day, monologue collections, comedy monolog collection, dramatic monolog collecti, 1-minute monologue, 2-minute monologue, 5-minute play, 10-minute monologue, fairy tale, mermaids, mystical creatures

Love is complex, and the beginning phases, when there is doubt mixed with infatuation, it’s that hope of a romance that keeps you going. Check out these 14 romantic monologues where characters experience their own ranges of that spectrum. Whether the character is after brand new love or reconciling a love that has withered, join them on their quest for romance!
(Click the title for excerpts and the complete monologue)

30+ Unique Monologues About Love...

January 29, 2020 by Tara Meddaugh in comedic, dark comedy, dramatic, love, monologue for female acto, Monologues, monologues for male actor, romance, Teen, thriller, valentine's day, monologue collections, comedy monolog collection, dramatic monolog collecti

With Valentine’s Day a couple weeks away, enjoy this collection of unique monologues all about love…Some characters are hopeful, wistful, romantic; some characters are jealous, scorned, lonely; and…one thinks he’s a klingon. So… Wherever you are at in the love-spectrum, I hope the season brings you joy, hope, theatrical creativity—and you can kick it all off with these memorable monologues!…

Poorly Wrapped, a One-Act Play for 2 actors about Desire, Obsession, Power

January 21, 2020 by Tara Meddaugh in comedic, dark comedy, dramatic, love, monologues for male actor, Monologues, one-act plays, Plays, romance, Teen, thriller, thriller play, valentine's day, Halloween

We’re less than a month away from Valentine’s Day, so check out the one-act play, Poorly Wrapped, on the topic of Love…or at least, lust, obsession, greed, power, and desire! It has 2 great roles for 1 male and 1 female actor and runs around 25 minutes long. It’s a dark comedy/drama, a bit eerie, a bit funny, some elements of the absurd mixed in with some potential creepiness…

8 Dark Monologues About Love

January 14, 2020 by Tara Meddaugh in comedic, dark comedy, dramatic, monologue for female acto, Monologues, monologues for male actor, thriller play, love, romance, valentine's day, monologue collections, comedy monolog collection, dramatic monolog collecti

If rainbows and heart emojis are not your thing around Valentine’s Day, sink your acting teeth into some of the darker places love can take you in these 5 darkly “romantic” monologues. From that smoking gun on the table to obsession to restraining orders, jealousies and a car wreck, love can lead you to strange places! Enjoy these monologues showcasing a not-so-rosy side of love. (If these monologues are not quite what you’re looking for, you can also check out my comedic or hopeful romantic monologues about love!)…

Blessings: New dramatic monologue about grieving, for male actor

January 13, 2020 by Tara Meddaugh in dramatic, Monologues, monologues for male actor, Grief

Eventually, I will write a post about grieving, as it has become a familiar guest in my life the past 4 years. But for now, if you’re looking for a 2-minute dramatic monologue about grief, you can check out this new monologue below, Blessings. Speaking to a Grief Support Group, Ian confronts the whispered notion that it was a blessing that he and his wife did not have children before she died….

Finding the Right 5-Minute and 10-Minute Monologues

January 07, 2020 by Tara Meddaugh in 5-minute play, comedic, dramatic, historical, monologue for female acto, Monologues, monologues for male actor, Teen, ten-minute plays, dramatic monolog collecti, mermaids, monologue collections, teen monologue collection, comedy monolog collection

Have you been looking for a great 5-minute monologue or 10-minute monologue?

30 second to 2 minute monologues are ideal for auditions, videos, reels and showcases and I have many unique and memorable comedic and dramatic monologues of that length. But you might be looking for something longer and having difficulty finding the perfect fit (check out benefits to learning a monologue of this length). While there is a lot of room for me to create more monologues of this length (And I will! New Year’s Goal!), since I am asked for this length frequently, I’ve compiled some of my 3-10 minute monologues below.

5 Benefits of Learning a 5 to 10 Minute Monologue

January 07, 2020 by Tara Meddaugh in 5-minute play, comedic, dramatic, Education, family, Festivals, monologue for female acto, Monologues, monologues for male actor, Plays, Reader's Theater, Teen, ten-minute plays

So you’re interested in learning a 5-minute to 10-minute monologue! Great! Shorter monologues are perfect for many things, such as auditions, showcases, reels, videos, and you can find monologues of that length here: comedic monologues and dramatic monologues. But if you’re considering learning a longer monologue, check out my 3-10 minute monologues here. And peruse some of the benefits to learning a monologue of this length below!

New 30-second Christmas monologue: Meeting Blitzen

November 20, 2019 by Tara Meddaugh in children, Children's theatre, Christmas, comedic, dramatic, family, monologue for child actor, monologue for female acto, Monologues, monologues for male actor, one-act plays, Teen

Have you ever dreamed of being that special person chosen to hear the voice of an animal? Or better yet, to be chosen to be the friend of a very special animal? Say…a special animal who knows someone pretty famous, especially come December 24? Annie gets to experience just that in the play, Christmas Superpowers and Believing in Blitzen. Santa’s reindeer, Blitzen, chooses to befriend her, and he supports her during Christmas crafts, her role in the local pageant, and even through a single-parent household. This is one cool reindeer! So enjoy this 30-second monologue, Meeting Blitzen, when Annie tells her friends that she’s seen a talking reindeer for the first time. The monologue is designed for children, but really could apply to anyone of any age who might dream of being seen by someone special—as someone special.

New teen comedic monologue: Those Jimmy Choo Shoes

November 04, 2019 by Tara Meddaugh in comedic, dramatic, monologue for female acto, Monologues, Teen

We all know high school is not easy. But it’s especially difficult when you have a classmate making your life miserable! Find out how Sarah handles her resident mean girl in this new free monologue, Those Jimmy Choo Shoes. This comedic/dramatic monologue runs about 1 minute long, and is great for teens and young adults.

Parent/Child Theater: Monologue Duo for adult and child actor about halloween candy!

November 01, 2019 by Tara Meddaugh in children, Children's theatre, Community, dramatic, family, Halloween, monologue for child actor, Monologues, monologues for male actor, monologue collections, child monolog collection, comedy monolog collection

Well, it’s the day after Halloween. Crisp, light candy wrappers in the trash. Piles of crushed red-dye candy coating on the floor. Parents—did you check your kids’ candy last night and “skim” any off the top? Kids—did you do an inventory last night and confirm your tally this morning? Okay, so a lot of families are happily generous with their candy on Halloween (thank you!), but transparency is nice, right?

So today, on the morning after October 31st, enjoy this duo of monologues about disappearing Halloween candy! In the first one, My Missing Skittles, Sal catches his dad, red-handed at midnight, eating his Halloween candy! In the second, A Dad’s Defense, Doug justifies to Sal that he’s never pretended to be perfect in the first place. But he comes up with the resolution that hopefully satisfies both parties (Just don’t tell Mom!).

Enjoy these funny monologues, from child to parent, and parent to child! My Missing Skittles is about 1 minute long and suitable for any child! A Dad’s Defense is about 1.5 - 2 minutes long and great for adults. If you've been looking for a monologue duo perfect for a child and adult to act out together (Parent/Child Theater, here we come!), this is a great match! Have fun!

Weird or Creepy Plays for Halloween

October 29, 2019 by Tara Meddaugh in dark comedy, dramatic, Halloween, one-act plays, Plays, ten-minute plays, thriller, thriller play, gender neutral casting, holiday, outdoor theater, Suspense, Teen

If you’re looking for some plays with a thrilling, weird, scary or eerie nature, just in time for Halloween, check out my list of 6 GREAT PLAYS FOR HALLOWEEN! From a domineering talking bingo chip to an apartment enveloped in human hair to a line of diamonds which seems rather painful—these dark comedies, dramas and thrillers give you a fun dramatic ride!

Pieces of Coal: New thriller, horror, dramatic monologue

October 25, 2019 by Tara Meddaugh in dramatic, Halloween, monologue for female acto, Monologues, monologues for male actor, thriller

Halloween is less than a week away, friends, so if you’re indulging in some creepy theater right now (or indulge year-round), check out my new monologue, Pieces of Coal. This thriller, horror, dramatic monologue is great for creepy auditions, eerie Halloween competitions or just for some chilling acting fun. The monologue is suitable for a female or male actor, ages teen through adults. It runs about 1.5 to 2 minutes long (pauses tell a lot here too!), and has lots of room for creative and interesting acting and directing. So, what is the monologue about? Well, have you heard those eerie ghost stories about centuries-old children appearing in bedroom mirrors in the middle of the night?…

This Heat In My Brain: New dark, thriller, dramatic monologue

October 21, 2019 by Tara Meddaugh in dramatic, monologue for female acto, Monologues, monologues for male actor, thriller, Halloween

If you’re looking for a thriller, dark, horror, or dramatic monologue, check out This Heat In My Brain. This monologue is free, about 1.5 minutes long, can be for a male or female actor, and allows for unleashing some disturbing and versatile acting. In it, Sloane implores his victim to sympathize with him and his assault. Check out the excerpt below:

Creepy Monologues

October 17, 2019 by Tara Meddaugh in comedic, dark comedy, dramatic, monologue for female acto, Monologues, monologues for male actor, thriller play, Teen, monologue collections, comedy monolog collection, dramatic monolog collecti

If you’re looking for some creepy monologues this Halloween, check out these 10 monologues. From a disappointing journey in Hell to a blood-stained Banana Republic dress, take an eerie ride with these unique characters and their drama.

New 5-minute dramatic monologue for female actor: The Adventure of the Seed

October 15, 2019 by Tara Meddaugh in 5-minute play, dramatic, historical, monologue for female acto, Monologues, Teen

Imagine graduating from High School, marrying your sweetheart, relishing one week together as husband and wife, then seeing your love off to fight a war in another country—and then finding out you’re pregnant with his child! Your husband may, or may not, return. You’re a newlywed, young, excited, elated—but also nervous, worried, frightened, alone. My new dramatic piece takes us back to 1940s WWII, as this scenario unfolds in Alice’s monologue, The Adventure of the Seed. This monologue stands alone as its own piece, but it also comes from the collection of shorts in the full-length play, The The Victory Garden Plays. Forever grateful to Megan Benjamin who originated this role beautifully in the Winter 2019 production. It runs approximately 4-5 minutes, for a female actor, late teen to early adult.

Unknown Playwrights Feature of my dark comedy monologue, "March in Line"

October 04, 2019 by Tara Meddaugh in comedic, dark comedy, dramatic, monologue for female acto, Monologue Performances, Monologues, monologues for male actor, Teen, thriller play

It’s so much fun to see wildly different interpretations of the same monologue, right? Yet within all the differences, it’s telling to find the commonalities that run throughout. Unknown Playwrights Monologue Monday series does a great job of showcasing new monologues, and then compiling an A-Z video list of actors performing the piece. You can see three videos below of actors performing my monologue, March in Line, just to show how very different they can be!

New dramatic 5-minute monologue for female actor: His First English Words

October 02, 2019 by Tara Meddaugh in 5-minute play, dramatic, Drama in real life, monologue for female acto, Monologues, Plays, women, historical

Are you ready for a little history leading up to a new 5-minute dramatic monologue? So in the early 1940s, “Victory Gardens” sprang up around the US in an effort for Americans at home to lend their support to armed forces and allies fighting overseas in WWII…
(click READ MORE below for the new 5-minute dramatic monologue, His First English Words)

5 Fall Monologues

September 26, 2019 by Tara Meddaugh in comedic, dramatic, monologue for child actor, monologue for female acto, Monologues, monologues for male actor, monologue collections, comedy monolog collection

If you’re looking for an autumn-themed monologue, check out these 5 monologues below, for some crisp weather theater! From halloween candy to ants in apple pies to frankenstein—enjoy!

New 10-minute dark comedy play for 2 actors: Alfred and Lily and Their Marvelous Tank in the Forest

August 13, 2019 by Tara Meddaugh in dark comedy, dramatic, comedic, Plays, one-act plays, ten-minute plays, thriller play

If you like dark comedies (cringe and laugh, laugh and cringe—then pause to think seriously for a minute…), check out my new 10-minute play, Alfred and Lily and Their Marvelous Tank in the Forest. Yes, it has two frogs in it who jump around, chew on sticks, and get jealous of pond creatures with purple scarves—but this allegory doesn’t only provide fun entertainment; it’s thought provoking and generates great discussion. Does a horror have to affect you personally for you to notice something is wrong? How long will you accept happy lies until you’re willing to see what is in front of you? How can two individuals have such contrasting views of reality?…