While we laugh at her seriousness as she spars with the laryngitis-stricken boy, we can also appreciate her genuine attempts to understand her place in the world.” 4. “The character Jen’s hilarious attempts to wring some emotion out of her boyfriend are foiled by her own ineptitude in her monologue here. “I’ve seen Lionel’s monologue from this play, which takes place in a bathroom, performed by both boys and girls and it’s always a winner. “Serendipity and Serenity” by Jonathan Marc Sherman “A modern interpretation of the jealous maiden, Helena’s monologue here oozes with teen insecurity and angst.” 2. When it comes to comedic monologues, acting coach Denise Simon says teen actors often fall into the trap of “choosing generic monologues or focusing on surface-level gags.” She says that a good monologue, even comedy, will be “active instead of passive.” Here are her picks for best teenage comedic monologues for girls and boys. “Not sure when you’d need to channel being a mother trapped inside her daughter’s body, but hey, we’ve all got demons (and hopefully lots of auditions down the road).” “Who could forget Mia’s rain-drenched and ballgown-less final speech from this hit live-action film? Not casting directors if it suits you!” 8. “Princess Diaries” (2001): Mia Thermopolis “I mean, hopefully, we’re not all locked in towers, but who can’t relate to a little family tension?” 7. “Tangled” (2010): Rapunzel and Mother Gothel “While the dialogue doesn’t vary too much, your choices certainly can during this outburst from Giselle! Sadly, relating to being told ‘no’ isn’t too tough for us actors.” 6. “This is a good monologue to use to simply practice your Scottish accent, but you can also go accentless and make it your own!” 5.“Enchanted” (2007): Giselle “Angelina Jolie sinks her pearly whites into her first big speech of this Disney hit, penned by Disney-darling Linda Woolverton.” 4.
“The title character’s big speech in this Disney+ film is a nice lengthy option if you’re looking for a contemporary dramatic piece.” 3. She shows that tears can be a sign of strength.” 2.
“She won’t go speechless! Show your power in this mini monologue where Jasmine stands up to Hakim.
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I find it to be a rich source of material for any teen willing to confront these difficult topics.”Īctor Robert Peterpaul believes that “the Disney movie catalog is a prime source to mine for monologues you can put your own spin on.” Want to give one a try? Here are some Disney monologues for teenagers that Peterpaul suggests. “‘Push’ grapples with heavy subject matter, exploring the life of a boy named Chris after he faces bullying and eventually takes his life. “Zubaida Ula’s monologue, in particular, stands out as a rallying cry against ignorance while she herself struggles to comprehend the tragedy that she sees unfolding around her.” 6. “Laramie Project” by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project The monologue is easily relatable to teenage girls, who themselves are constantly bombarded with demands to mirror society’s standards of beauty.” 5. “This particular monologue makes great use of its contrasting characters as Charlotte, the ‘ugly duckling’ whose mother recently died, expresses her frustrations to Heather, the most popular girl in school. “Everything Will Be Different” by Marc Schultz
The character’s growth and arc in this one-minute monologue is enough to give any young actor room to develop their own character and find their own moments of triumph.” 4. “I love the way this monologue builds to allow Cory his moment of triumph. “This monologue doesn’t take itself too seriously and can even be funny at times, but underlying Dennis’ struggle is a universal desire to be accepted, and his frustration at a system that places the boy with the 176 IQ on the sidelines.” 3. “There are several monologues in the play that offer honest looks into Alex’s relationship with his dad including one that extols Alex’s pipedream of his father being a hero returning from war.” 2. She explores “the classics and great writers of the past while also hunting down contemporary playwrights producing timely material.” Here are her picks for the best dramatic monologues for teen girls and boys, appropriate for both middle schoolers and high schoolers.
Acting coach Denise Simon says finding the dramatic monologue for teens can be challenging.
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