Resources
Never the Same
Resource by Dennis Bush
56 pages
Resource Book
Your actors will delve into these pieces with relish and your audiences will identify with all the characters, humorous and heartbreaking alike. All of the material has been workshopped and performed by high school-age actors as well as by professional performers.
The collection features 16 monologues and 5 scenes for 2 characters. Of the monologues, 9 are for females and 7 for males, though some gender switching is workable.
The material runs the gamut from quirky c...
No Taking It Back
i-Monologue by Dennis Bush
2 pages
By Dennis Bush
Judy tries to express her unrequited love, made more difficult by the recipient's lack of response. (drama)
Not Just a Brick in the Wall
Resource by Nancy Zelenak
76 pages
Resource Book
In scenes and monologues the world of troubled teenagers comes to vivid life on your stage. These kids, however, have problems that we can all relate to. Theft, physical and emotional abuse, teenage pregnancy, the death of a friend, gangs, child/parent conflict, loneliness, drugs, and other issues are talked about with candor and freshness. Ideal for classroom work, auditions, and competitions. Also provides an evening of understanding and connecting to each other.
One-Act Dramas
Skit by
21 pages
Resource Book
"Road Not Taken" (5 parts) shows a couple being married while in school means difficult choices "Gun Laws, Anyone," (2 parts) shows the human side of the issue "Game of Life" (3 parts) forces a sports hero to choose between art and athletics.
One-Word Hamlet, The
i-Scene by Dwayne Lee Yancey
6 pages
By Dwayne Yancey
Are your student actors daunted by the thought of memorizing lines of Shakespeare? Erase their fears with this incredible version of "Hamlet" where actors only have to memorize one-word sentences!
Plays for Teen Actors - Vol II
Resource by Elaine Taylor, O.P.
61 pages
Resource Book
Enjoy these three short plays in your middle school or junior high classroom. All three plays have roles which are mostly flexible in gender to include as many students as possible. The plays have interesting plots, easy settings, and short, easy-to-learn lines. Your student actors will have fun developing and portraying the varied characters. Young actors will enjoy performing them for their classmates and parents, too!
“Murder in the Cloister” - 9 characters+ extras. Who would murde...
Poof Goes Alex
i-Monologue by Daniel S Kehde
2 pages
By Dan Kehde
An older sibling laughs about the anticipated reaction Alex will cause in her new kindergarten class. Based on her behavior at home, the little demon sister will probably make her whole class go running and screaming into the street.
Practice Escapes
i-Monologue by Dennis Bush
2 pages
By Dennis Bush
Vanessa, a teenage girl, recalls her father humming when he left the family on weekends; perhaps it didn't rate the full-out whistling he did when he finally walked out on the family forever. She cried when he left that time, but wonders if it wasn't from her sense of relief, knowing she wouldn't have to experience his disappointment in them anymore. (drama)
Preparer, The
i-Monologue by Daniel S Kehde
5 pages
By Dan Kehde
An older servant directs a younger one in preparing the king's body for burial. After specific procedures and treatments with special oils and herbs, the body is ready. The older servant then tells the younger one how to die peacefully herself as the two servants are finally sealed in the royal tomb to serve their master in the afterlife.
Radio Suspense Plays
Skit by Alice Duckworth
17 pages
Resource Book
Three radio skits ideal for beginning drama students. Voices must convey all action, emotion, and mounting suspense. Skits include "The Witness" (8 parts), "The Mound" (4 parts) and "The Bonfire" (6 parts).
Red Stuffing
i-Monologue by Dennis Bush
3 pages
By Dennis Bush
Wendy, a teenager, always wanted to be a surgeon. She used to operate on her little sister's teddy bears. After a while that lost its appeal. Now she's started cutting on other things, even herself. (drama)
Remember When...?
Resource by Encore Performance Publishing
40 pages
Monologue Collection
Monologues From the Middle School & High School Experience
The fun and sometimes painful process of growing up is examined with wit and pathos in this collection of 52 monologues. Most are short and easy to perform, designed with the young actor in mind. A wide variety of topics are covered including fitting in, the child inside, friendship, being scared, dreaming, the opposite sex, and how people change. Some monologues naturally group together and can be performed collectively f...
Right To Remain Silent, The
i-Scene by Dwayne Lee Yancey
2 pages
By Dwayne Yancey
A woman prepares her testimony with her attorney before taking the stand in court. Bruised and battered, she tells how her husband would get angry at her "stupid" mistakes. She wishes her story had a fairy tale ending. Her attorney hopes to get her charge knocked down to a second degree. #7812 About 280 words / 1 minute.
Scary Visions
i-Monologue by Dennis Bush
3 pages
By Dennis Bush
Paige, in her late teens, reflects on riding in the car with her grandmother. Even though her grandma was a safe driver, Paige often seemed to foresee a terrible accident. When her grandmother does die in a car accident, Paige feels her visions are the cause. (drama)
Shakespeare Sells Out
i-Scene by Dwayne Lee Yancey
12 pages
By Dwayne Yancey
Shakespeare is a guest on a TV talk show to promote his updated classics: no more archaic references to fishmongers and codpieces. Instead, as various scenes are acted out, we see product placement now plays a huge part. There's a soft drink logo on Yorick's skull in "Hamlet"; the Weather Channel is plugged by the three witches in "Macbeth"; and a GPS device helps keep tab on Romeo. Where will it all end?!