54 High-Quality Monologues for Kids and Teens: Essential Tools for Young Performers

Monlogues provide kids and teens with a powerful platform to express themselves, develop their acting skills, and build confidence. Whether they're preparing for a school play, auditioning for a role, or simply honing their craft, well-written monologues can make all the difference.

Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors 2: 54 High-Quality Monologues for Kids & Teens

by Sorin Dumitrascu

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	194 KB
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Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	73 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
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This curated collection of 54 high-quality monologues offers a diverse range of choices for young performers of all levels. From humorous to dramatic, classic to contemporary, these monologues explore a wide spectrum of emotions and experiences, allowing kids and teens to find the perfect piece to match their talents and interests.

Short Monologues (Under 30 Seconds)

1. "My Dog" by Robert Munsch
2. "The Ant and the Grasshopper" by Aesop
3. "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss
4. "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" (Traditional)
5. "The Three Little Pigs" (Traditional)

Medium-Length Monologues (30-60 Seconds)

6. "The Ugly Duckling" by Hans Christian Andersen
7. "Cinderella" (Traditional)
8. "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" by Aesop
9. "The Gingerbread Man" (Traditional)
10. "Jack and the Beanstalk" (Traditional)

Long Monologues (Over 60 Seconds)

11. "Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie
12. "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll
13. "The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum
14. "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis
15. "Harry Potter" by J.K. Rowling

Humorous Monologues

16. "The Cow Says Moo" by Shel Silverstein
17. "The Paper Bag Princess" by Robert Munsch
18. "Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type" by Doreen Cronin
19. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
20. "Captain Underpants" by Dav Pilkey

Dramatic Monologues

21. "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare
22. "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare
23. "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare
24. "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller
25. "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

Classic Monologues

26. "I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr.
27. "The Gettysburg Address" by Abraham Lincoln
28. "The Declaration of Independence" by Thomas Jefferson
29. "The Star-Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key
30. "The Pledge of Allegiance" (Traditional)

Contemporary Monologues

31. "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
32. "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
33. "One Last Stop" by Casey McQuiston
34. "The Anthropocene Reviewed" by John Green
35. "The Poet X" by Elizabeth Acevedo

Monologues for Boys

36. "Holes" by Louis Sachar
37. "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio
38. "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
39. "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
40. "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" by Rick Riordan

Monologues for Girls

41. "Anne of Green Gables" by L.M. Montgomery
42. "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
43. "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett
44. "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
45. "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

Tips for Choosing a Monologue

• Consider your child's age, experience level, and interests.
• Read the monologue aloud to get a feel for the language and characters.
• Choose a monologue that is challenging but achievable.
• Work with your child to interpret the monologue and develop a character.
• Practice the monologue regularly to improve delivery and memorization.

These 54 high-quality monologues for kids and teens provide a rich source of material for young performers. Whether they are looking to develop their acting skills, build confidence, or simply express themselves creatively, these monologues offer a wealth of opportunities for growth and enjoyment.

Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors 2: 54 High-Quality Monologues for Kids & Teens

by Sorin Dumitrascu

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	194 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	73 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE