“Zubaida Ula’s monologue, in particular, stands out as a rallying cry against ignorance while she herself struggles to comprehend the tragedy that she sees unfolding around her.” 6. “Laramie Project” by Moisés Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project The monologue is easily relatable to teenage girls, who themselves are constantly bombarded with demands to mirror society’s standards of beauty.” 5. “This particular monologue makes great use of its contrasting characters as Charlotte, the ‘ugly duckling’ whose mother recently died, expresses her frustrations to Heather, the most popular girl in school. “Everything Will Be Different” by Marc Schultz The character’s growth and arc in this one-minute monologue is enough to give any young actor room to develop their own character and find their own moments of triumph.” 4. “I love the way this monologue builds to allow Cory his moment of triumph. “This monologue doesn’t take itself too seriously and can even be funny at times, but underlying Dennis’ struggle is a universal desire to be accepted, and his frustration at a system that places the boy with the 176 IQ on the sidelines.” 3. “There are several monologues in the play that offer honest looks into Alex’s relationship with his dad including one that extols Alex’s pipedream of his father being a hero returning from war.” 2. She explores “the classics and great writers of the past while also hunting down contemporary playwrights producing timely material.” Here are her picks for the best dramatic monologues for teen girls and boys, appropriate for both middle schoolers and high schoolers. Acting coach Denise Simon says finding the dramatic monologue for teens can be challenging.
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