Ive been saying the pledge since I was five years old, but I never really thought about it until this exact moment. By: Sarah McCroan, Age 15, Georgia, USA Description: A young person struggles with the ugliness of the world. You are now subscribed to our More Good Stuff maling list. By: Isabelle P., Age 14, Wisconsin, USA Description: A teen explains why they are suicidal. My sorrow disappeared, I was going to have a true purpose, and we both found comfort in that. This monologue focuses on body image and self esteem. Fun. I really thought I was dead but then I discovered my long-lost uncle! Only a few months till youre finally an adult. Anyway, we always got caught, and we always got in trouble, but that didnt stop us. Do you remember when you always told me that the boys would be chasing me, because of my amazing good looks? I am so lost. (standing) I guess Ill just have to keep going even though this eerie forest is making me feel like Im going insane. I didnt know what to do! By: Annelise M., New York, NY, Age 12 Gender: Female Genre: Dramatic Description: A mother tells her teenage daughters to stay in school and to not make the same mistakes she did. Because although you see me as a lunatic, what you dont know is that most mornings I lay flat on my back playing the stars awake with the strumming of my guitar. Any one can have a baby, not everyone can be a parent. Please come back and fix everything. Without knowing this, Romeo has bought himself poison and has decided to end his life as well. thank you. Trust me, Im not trying to convince you school is fun and all that other stuff, but that is no excuse to drop out. I threw him in the trash can. I moved into my neighborhood in 1999. Maybe I just see this differently because of my close association with a family where the parents and one child are white and the other child is not, but family is not about race-corny as this may sound, it really is about love and support. Emma Thompson plays an amazing role in this sweet film. I see a couple of therapists, and Ive been prescribed all sorts of medications, but none of that is really helping. What? Okay, I will not cry. Thats over. . No, Im serious. I know its not your fault, but Allison, its me. Im gonna throw it back! It was like he couldnt even see me anymore, couldnt hear me screaming for help. Verse 19. (Shows the picture.) The performer must cite the author AND Drama Notebook in his/her recitation, and if possible, add a link to the Drama Notebook Monologues on a web page where the performance is shared. NOW. I dont. And I started thinking. They show how Ive been hurt, but also how Ive healed. Or I could write about a kid with a scar who gets a letter from a foreign school and finds out hes a wizard and, wait, nope thats Harry Potter. Smile, walk, walk, walk and cupcake hands and left foot two steps andright foot two steps and turn and back (rolls her ankle and collapses in pain.) Hes chomping it! He had such promise. Are you there? Why do I have to be ambushed by this word at a drugstore when its a word that my parents dont even say to each other anymore? Its the good times that hurt to think about. (Imitating children.) Well, just one, teeny, tiny, little, insignificant, totally no-big-deal favor. Hes mostly harmless beyond the thumping on the head thing. I know that sounds selfish, I mean, I have everything. Cleaning chocolate poo is not in the elf job description! I got the kids to go to bed, only a couple hours after their bedtime, and I supervised when they cooked my dinner so. Youre in the classroom and the one kid you absolutely detest, walks up to you and asks to borrow your pencil. Theres no need to have her miss anymore school than she needs to: her teachers already get a lot of practice writing the letter F. Then, mom said I had to get groceries, and the people who work at grocery stores wouldnt judge you if you showed up riding a unicycle with a parrot on your head, so green hair shouldnt get many looks. So, kindly point your arrow in another direction. Or when the teacher reads your hall pass out loud and your whole class knows you spent half of the period in the guidance counselors office. Im sorry to interrupt, but what does that mean? This is a TRUE story that happened in San Antonio, Texas. Its bursting through the skylight, raining dough on the neighborhood! By: Dajai T., Modesto, California, USA Gender: Female Genre: Comedic Description: A teenager accidentally sends a very personal text to the school gossip. Third Place Winner! So, dont be hating on homeless Goldilocks. (Turns back to hero) Where was I? Someone is bound to realize that Lizzie and Eliza arent clever nicknames that my family made for me, but names I forced them to call me so that I could be just like my favorite character. If you ask me, I think it was the gas station attendant. We would thank God for the food on our table, the roof over our heads and our wonderful family. Third Place Winner By: Rosa Miillan, Los Angeles, California, Age 11 Gender:Any Genre:Dramatic Description:A character talks to a younger version of herself (or himself). Okay, start again. If Dr. Reginald and his mad experiments arent enough to scare people off, the 500-step staircase has a way of dissuading guests. I tried to wash off as much as I could in the bathroom, but its still there, as you can see. Stuck like that forever. (beat and gets sad) But, now it doesnt. By: Antonio Suarez, Cupertino, California USA, Age 16 Gender: Any Genre: Dramatic Description: A boy describes the life of an immigrant worker. Why cant they see me? Still do. GET BACK, FEATHERED FIENDS, GET BACK! you guys are worse today than yesterday, and now I have to replace that window! Its the reason I wear hoodies all the time, why Im so tired. It will never go away. I mean, he said he just didnt feel like teaching today. I was like, huh? Depending on the rare cases it did last longer than a couple of days, we would pause the fight so we could still vent and talk. Linguini is innocent! (Looks behind him.) Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury, neither myself and nor my company, nor pasta had nothing to do with the untimely death of my wife. Theres this one song and I think it goes like this, A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido. I think maybe the band members were poor and couldnt read or write because also, their clothes look like they came from the free box. I'm not the only one who's fighting. Wait, did you guys call me a thief right here, did you really just call me a thief?! So I have an idea, instead of giving me a novel, how about you just sum it up in a few words and let me enjoy the rest of my Sunday? I love you so much. First Place Winner By: Jazarae Robinson, Age 12, Ohio, USA Gender: Female Genre: Comedic Description: Babysitter is not who Mom thinks she is. I.Iwas trying to get some rest. (beat) Stop saying Im the bad guy! Ill never be mad at you again. Thats when I learned to be social; To appreciate my friends and family. By: Kielle W., Age 16, Chesapeake, Virginia, USA Gender: Any Genre: Dramatic Description: A teen wishes to overcome his/her fears. I looked around. (Pauses to collect herself and changes tactics.) I dont perform tricks for treats. By: Tesia Hennessy, Age 15, South Carolina, USA Description: A teen is frustrated that their parent doesnt accept them despite all theyve done to try to conform. By: Trequan D., Mississippi, USA, Age 17 Gender: Male Genre: Comedic Description: Rudolphs brother tells him not to forget where he is from. So many things in life take me forever. Oh no. Im terrified, in fact Im petrified. My mom told me that she had begged him not to go. Ya have da right to dig for me treasure. But you can always feel it when you are travelling in the wrong direction. (beat) Oh, hello, Mr. Mumumba. What the hell Suzanne! (laughs) We never should have fought in the first place, and sometimes I wish we couldve paused the whole world for a bit longer, so we couldve made more memories. There, feeling better? Death is one of the most commonly-used themes in any kind of literary or artistic work because we all experience it at one point or another. The next thing you know, I found myself here, inside this chilly, dark, and ominous-looking structure. Its not worth it! (Holding back tears.) You and I were very closewed tell each other secrets and talk behind Melanies back. Oh! (Stops waving, turns back, and sighs) Anyway, why were you calling? By: Joel C., Age 16, Melbourne, Australia Description: A pasta maker defends himself in a murder trial. They need you. Please believe me. For me. Gender: Any Genre: Dramatic, (Speaking into a cell phone with great urgency.). Now listen up here doggie-o. You said someone stole your crocs? By: Masha, Age 14, Switzerland Description: Inspired by the Drama Notebook My Name lesson. Anyways, whats in my file? You want us to not speak out on what it is you are doing to us because you want us to be the bad guys. Every time Id step on a scale, I felt like the numbers would explode off the screen onto my face, screaming at me to get off. I beg for this case to be dismissed before my company suffers further. And mom all of a sudden acted concerned and felt my forehead to see if I was sick. Dolly Ransun is a 13-year-old girl who lives in Georgia with her mom. Traitors dont deserve anything. (Digging through bag, checking pockets.) Oh, he is so dead! What the heck? In fact, he says that if you dont give him a piece, hes going to tell the teacher. And on top of that, the world is full of negativity, like poverty, famine, kidnapping, disease. See doesnt that sound scary to you? When they found out that I had bought the last ticket, things start getting interesting. Now, Max is always in the living room at night, but I saw two glowing green eyes at the bottom of the bed near my feet. I cant talk about it. She said if my reflection had pulled me in, maybe she could pull me out. Im going to die! Never, ever touch Mr. Rupert. Strike one, yelled the umpire, and everyone cheered. Everyone has to face the consequences of their actions and I guess I have to face mine too, no matter what it may be. Theyre also the reasons I walk against the flow of traffic, why I carry pepper spray in my pocket, and text my friends my location every time I go on a date. In the basement of the inn, a small sealed box sits in the center of the room. Jessica lange book signing interview highway 61. My comments have nothing to do with the obvious good acting skills, it's the plot that bothers me. I come from a family of 3 children, 2 adpoted and have to applaud this movie for doing a good job of pointing out that being a parent isn't about giving birth or "donating" sperm. Embarrassed? Over the years, Ive started to realize that in life I need to work as hard as I can just to survive, even though we never get paid enough to even eat. I know, its decaf, sorry thats all we got right now. Like eighty? It actually happened. Second Place Winner! Starring Jessica Lange and Halle Berry. I should write a monologue about my mom and how hard she works every day! Oh! Thats it. My hearts pounding through my chest. Maybe you are here today. (waves) Im waving, see? There was a long, bitter custody battle between Khalia and the Lewins over who should be Isaiah's legal guardian. By:Lillian Orr, Age 12, South Carolina, USA Gender:Female Genre:Dramatic Description:Snow White explains her predicament to the seven dwarves. Give me more please! Act casual. There are worse things. A court case ensues. Whether or not you ever remember who we were, I will be here. There he is! Those of you who were his students knew a caring, dedicated, and hilarious teacher. I could never figure out the reason for it. Its both soft and light, Isabel. She deserves it. If you ask me, I dont think you want to spend your time engulfing yourself in some randos life. Sam painfully recounts Peters passing, whose life was cut too short. You see, if I was in the light booth, then there was no way I could have run down the stairs until I reached the stage and found the knife stashed in a lock box by the rigging system roughly 25 feet away from Alice. Kids who torment other kids usually dont have it so good at home. I was better than everyone else and that is how I like it. 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