Free Dramatic Monologues for Auditions
So you're looking for dramatic monologues? Maybe something really juicy for your next audition? Well you're in the right place. I've hand-picked these monologues for both men and women.
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For Men
| Title | Age Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Absently Present by Terrence Mosley |
20 - 40 | A son tells his neglectful father about how he learned to shave. |
| Collaboration by Kellie Powell |
20 - 35 | The fate of Shane's career is in the hands of a spurned woman, Kim. |
| Gilbert or Frank by Terrence Mosley |
20 - 40 | Frank is a young black man, and recalls being a victim of racism. |
| Gilbert of Frank by Terrence Mosley |
20 - 35 | Stevenson explains evolution to Frank. |
| The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams |
20 - 26 | Tom Wingfield feels trapped by his life, by his mother. |
| Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) |
30 - 50 | Ricky Roma chews out his boss. |
| Like Dreaming, Backwards by Kellie Powell |
18 - 26 | Yale met Nell the same night she committed suicide. |
| Picasso Reincarnated: Ultimate Jackass by Joseph Arnone |
20+ | Picasso, or just Joe, strives to be a great artist. Today, at least. |
| Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters |
30+ | Tom Merritt recalls the day his wife's lover killed him. |
| Wasted Talent by Joseph Arnone |
20+ | Donnie laments the loss of a good friend and a great musician. |
For Women
| Title | Age Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Absently Present by Terrence Mosley |
35 - 60 | A single black mother tells her adult son about his father and their heritage. |
| And Turning, Stay by Kellie Powell |
16 - 20 | Amy is in high school. She's been led on and let down. |
| Bargaining by Kellie Powell |
Must Look 23 | Hannah explains tells her boyfriend that she is immortal. |
| Candide by Voltaire |
20 - 35 | Paquette, once a serving maid, describes her fall into prostitution. |
| Casino Royale (2006) |
25 - 45 | After gentleman-spy James Bond tells her exactly what's wrong with her, Vesper Lynd returns the favor. |
| Collaboration by Kellie Powell |
16 - 25 | Kim is having an fling with her friend and writing partner. But he takes Kim for granted. |
| Dogface by Kellie Powell |
16 - 25 | Dogface recalls how an accident changed her life. And how she gained her nickname. |
| Dogface by Kellie Powell |
16 - 25 | Dogface has slept with her male best friend. A week later, she still has a lot to say. |
| The Hours (2002) |
40 - 60 | Virginia Woolf must get back to London, or suffocate in the country. |
| Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) |
25 - 40 | While in court, Joanna Kramer fights for custody of her son. |
| Like Dreaming, Backwards by Kellie Powell |
30+ | Leah is the mother of Nell, who recently committed suicide. |
| Like Dreaming, Backwards by Kellie Powell |
18 - 26 | Natalie was friends with Nell, who recently committed suicide. |
| One Graveyard by Kellie Powell |
18 - 26 | Sonya, usually very responsible, is interrogated by the police about her missing friend. |
| Requiem for a Dream (2000) |
50+ | Sarah Goldfarb defends her decision to take diet pills. |
| Richard Fisher's Funeral by Kellie Powell |
16 - 30 | At her father's funeral, Drew explains why she won't forgive him. |
| Snow White Gets Her Say by Chris Wind |
15 - 30 | Catherine plots her revenge on the men who have wronged her. |
| Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters |
18 - 30 | From the grave, Nellie Clark remembers her life's misfortune. |
| Thanksgiving in the Wilderness by Kellie Powell |
18 - 30 | Jillian is a complete cynic when it comes to relationships. |
| Thanksgiving in the Wilderness by Kellie Powell |
18 - 40 | Rita stands up for her friend, Emily. |
| Thus Saith Eve by Chris Wind |
30 - 60 | Noah's Wife sets the record straight about Noah and his ark. |
| What Are the Chances? by Kellie Powell |
30+ | Lindsay attends an art show, displaying the photography of her estranged ex-husband. And she gets more than she bargained for. |
| Your Money's Worth by Kellie Powell |
30+ | Carla is a therapist. She is enraged over her patient's self-pity. |
| Your Money's Worth by Kellie Powell |
30+ | Jessie's therapist is verbally abusive. Finally, she fights back. |
| What Kind of Mother? by Adam J. Wahlberg |
35+ | Ruth forbids her daughter to have an abortion. |
Choosing a good dramatic monologue is almost as important as doing it well. It's part of your "total audition package." Have questions? Read the disclaimer. Or send me a message. I'd love to hear from you.
