Please note -this is for my book - 30 Monologues Under 30 Seconds
This monologue is -gender neutral
This is the revised version under 30 seconds -original is below- first posted Day #438 Apr. 26, 2015
All the monologues for this book have been timed - but your performance will determine the length. Usually between 30 seconds and one minute is acceptable for auditions preferring shorter monologues. Use a stopwatch for good results - video for even better. Good luck!
A Good Day for a Hanging
A 30ish second monologue by Janet S. Tiger
© all rights reserved 2015 tigerteam1@gmail.com
(Actor comes onstage, dressed in black, holding a thick rope in hands. Yes, a rope one might use....for a hanging. Holds it up to admire, looks into the crowd, smiles.)
Yes, this is perfect.
(Touches the rope lovingly)
I'm so glad you could come! I need all the help I can get...... I knew you like this type of thing......
(Looks, is surprised)
What are you doing, trying to leave so soon?
(Smiles and laughs)
Which one of these beams would be right for this.....
(Goes to throw the rope up on the beam)
I guess I'll need a box.....something sturdy to stand on.....
What are you looking at me like that? (Gets excited) Haven't you ever been in the presence of...GENIUS?
(Takes a deep breath, whirls around in ecstasy, slowly stops)
I have all the other junk in boxes, you can help me carry it in.....
(Listens, shakes head)
I took all my old stuff, odds and ends, and I am displaying it here in the world's first.......Clutter Art! This rope will be perfect ........to hang the wooden box filled with old hangers!
Let's go! Chop Chop!
(Turns to leave, stops, listens, is surprised, looks at the rope)
Well what did you think I was going to use this for?
(Exits while muttering.....congratulations to a dear friend on a great opening....of real art!)
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Original post- Day #438 A Good Day for a Hanging by Janet S. Tiger Apr. 26, 2015
A Good Day for a Hanging
A monologue by Janet S. Tiger © all rights reserved tigerteam1@gmail.com
(Actor comes onstage, dressed in black, holding a thick rope in hands. Yes, a rope one might use....for a hanging. Holds it up to admire, looks into the crowd, smiles.)
Yes, this is perfect.
(Touches the rope lovingly)
I'm so glad you could come! I need all the help I can get...... I knew it would be...difficult.....and you, my friend, you are going to assist me....that's why I asked you of course, I knew you like this type of thing......Ooh, it's as if my whole life is just a preamble, leading up to this moment!
(Looks, is surprised)
What are you doing, trying to leave so soon? We haven't even begun!
(Smiles and laughs)
Oh, I am so brilliant! And original!
(Looks around the room)
Which one of these beams would be right for this.....
(Goes to throw the rope up on the beam)
I guess I'll need a box.....something sturdy to stand on.....
What are you looking at me like that? Haven't you ever seen a wonderful idea come to life? (Gets excited) Haven't you ever been in the presence of...GENIUS?
(Takes a deep breath, whirls around in ecstasy, slowly stops)
I have all the other junk in boxes, you can help me carry it in.....
(Listens, shakes head)
From the car, silly. I took all my old stuff, odds and ends, that weird three-wheeled bicycle and the blender that melted and the petrified mouse that I couldn't part with and I am displaying it here in the world's first.......Clutter Art! This rope will be perfect to hang the wooden box filled with old hangers!
Let's go! Chop Chop!
(Turns to leave, stops, listens, is surprised, looks at the rope)
Well what did you think I was going to use this for?
(Exits while muttering.....congratulations to a dear friend on a great opening....of real art!)
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1 comment:
Whew! Relieved.
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