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Monologue Mania Day #857 The Fear Factor (30 second version) by Janet S. Tiger (c) June 18, 2016This monologue is for - male, older
This is the revised version under 30 seconds -original is below- first posted Day#278 11/17/14 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!
The Fear Factor
A 30ish second monologue by Janet S. Tiger © all rights reserved
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(An older man comes onstage, he is shaking. He takes a deep breath to calm himself.)
Why am I shaking? Because I'm afraid, goddammit! I can't believe it either! Gimme something to drink, and fast!
(He takes a coffee cup and chugs it down)
I landed on the beaches at Normandy on D-Day! Had 10 million Germans shooting at me! Wounded three times, survived the Battle of the Bulge! Hit me again, more coffee!
(He takes the cup and sips quickly, then starts to slow down.)
Only this time, I'm not getting paid.....I'm being scared...for free! For a favor, for my daughter! I am ....
(He can barely say the words)
...almost 90 for God's sake! But ....
(He stands up tall)
when I give my word, it's my bond.....so, better give me one more for the road...
(He takes the cup, turns to leave, stops, looks back)
What am I doing? Can't you figure it out? Shaking like a leaf....nerves shot.....impending heart attack.....can't you tell.......I'm teaching my grandson to drive!
(He shudders and exits. Not the end...of fear!)
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A monologue by Janet S. Tiger © all rights reserved
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Monologue Mania Day #278 by Janet S. Tiger The Fear Factor Nov. 17, 2014
The Fear Factor
A monologue by Janet S. Tiger © all rights reserved tigerteam1@gmail.com
(An older man comes onstage, he is shaking. He takes a deep breath to calm himself.)
Why am I shaking? Because I'm afraid, goddammit! Me! I can't believe it either! Gimme something to drink, and fast! Something strong....like one of those coffees with extra chocolate in it! I need it and I need it fast!
(He takes a coffee cup and chugs it down)
Aaahhhh! Can you believe it- me scared? I landed on the beaches at Normandy on D-Day! I had 10 million Germans shooting at me! I was wounded three times, went back into battle, survived the Battle of the Bulge! But this is too much! I can't take anymore......hit me again, only more coffee this time, barista!
(He takes the cup and sips quickly, then starts to slow down.)
Only this time, I'm not getting paid.....I'm being scared...for free! For a favor, for my daughter! I am ....
(He can barely say the words)
....not sure what possessed me to say 'yes' at my age, I am almost 90 for God's sake! But here I am, and...
(He stands up tall)
when I give my word, it's my bond.....so, better give me one more for the road...
(He takes the cup, turns to leave, stops, looks back)
What am I doing? Can't you figure it out? Shaking like a leaf....nerves shot.....impending heart attack.....can't you tell.......I'm teaching my grandson to drive!
(He shudders and exits. Not the end...of fear!)
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Still made me chuckle.
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