TIME TO CROSS THE STREET
By Tara Meddaugh
Young Scout gives his father some much needed encouragement.
DETAILS:
Genre: Children’s/Comedy/Dramatic
Running time: Approximately 45-60 seconds
Cast: Male/Female/any gender
Age range: 3-8
Setting: Outside, on a sidewalk, near a crosswalk
Great for: A short monologue great for very young to young kids. This monologue is relatable, simple, but very sweet and poignant and allows for expression and range of acting. Actors, if you perform this to parents, be ready for some bittersweet tears in their eyes!
Tags: Free monologue, any gender, boy, girl, children, child actor, sweet, poignant, funny, cute, father-child, father-daughter, father-son, love, family, happy, encouraging, welcoming, comfort,
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, as Scout comforts Dave with words of encouragement, debunking a teenager’s words, and offering a hand. 😊
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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
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