Help me find an emotionally deep monologue from a modern play

[wonderasiwander]

Help me find an emotionally deep monologue from a modern play#1

Posted: 12/30/11 at 1:45pm

I am trying to find a monologue to audition with for Governors School, but I am having trouble finding one from a modern play that has a lot of emotional depth. I need something that will show a whole range of different emotions that will help me to really show off my abilities. The audition is in February, but this is a really big deal for me so I really need to get started soon. Any ideas?

Updated On: 12/30/11 at 01:45 PM

[random person 112]

Help me find an emotionally deep monologue from a modern play #2

Posted: 1/2/12 at 7:31pm

Any of the female monologues in Ruined are very good. Especially the aged prostitues monologue. I think Johanna has a short one in august that could work though it's not the deepest it can be played excellently. and mashas act 3 monologue in the seagull fits this very well but it's very short and not modern.

Updated On: 1/2/12 at 07:31 PM

[lfmdubo]

Help me find an emotionally deep monologue from a modern play #2

Posted: 1/4/12 at 12:03pm

"Playhouse Creatures" by Mary de Angelis is a play set in the 1660s, but it was written in the 1990s. It has some really great emotions in it, including an separate monologue by Mrs. Farley that involves prostitution and having to leave a baby. It's very intense.
There's also many monologues in "Armitage" by Don Nigro. They are all very intense and a little off.
You can also try "Some Girls" by Neil Labute.. or really anything by Neil Labute.