Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for the finale of Secret Invasion Gravik's monologue in the finale of Secret Invasion is a standout moment that proves the power of verbal confrontations ...

When an acting teacher, casting director, or talent agent asks you to prepare a monologue, what ideas for material spring to mind? Perhaps you immediately think of your favorite classical ...

“My need to work on monologues originates from my love of literature. I usually pick novels that have little or no dialogue, so that I perceive the book as a very long monologue. Since I make films ...

The White Lotus scene feels unique; a lot of monologues in TV have a tendency to be loud, declamatory speeches, either in an attempt to rally the troops (in a lot of science fiction and fantasy) or to ...

Contemporary Monologues for Young Actors features 54 original monologues created specifically for actors and acting students ages 7-14 and for the teachers, directors and acting coaches who work with ...

In the 1995 cult classic “Clueless” (dir. Amy Heckerling), the audience hears the inner monologue of goodhearted but ditzy Cher (Alicia Silverstone) as she’s struck with the sudden realization that ...

This unique anthology provides a wealth of material for actors and acting students, and a wonderful overview of the best recent plays for anyone interested in theatre. The more than 150 monologues ...