Teens - 1 Minute Monologues For

If you are asked for two monologues, ensure they are opposites. If one is a high-energy piece about a disastrous prom date, make the second a grounded dramatic piece about a broken friendship. Top Sources for Teen Monologues

| Mistake | Why It Hurts | The Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | It looks like a mask, not a feeling. | Play an action: "I want to hurt them" or "I want to be held." | | Looking at the floor | We can't see your eyes (the window to the character). | Pick a spot on the back wall at eye level. | | The "Robot Hand" | One random gesture on a key word (pointing on "you"). | Let gestures flow from real impulse. If you wouldn't do it at lunch, don't do it on stage. | | Forgot a line | Panic. Stopping. Apologizing. | Skip to the next line you remember. The judges don't have the script. Never apologize. | | Generic emotion | "I'm so sad" said with a flat voice. | Use specific sensory details: "The rain is cold" is better than "I'm miserable." | 1 Minute Monologues For Teens

While the short length is a strength for respecting an auditor's time, experts suggest that actors must make because there is less time to build a character arc than in longer pieces. Choosing "active" monologues—where the character is trying to achieve a specific goal—is recommended for maximum impact in under a minute. Monologues For Teens - Change a Child's Story If you are asked for two monologues, ensure