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Hello Theatre Teachers,

I'm looking for a monologue play to use for my Acting Class.  Contemporary.  With monologues for all genders.  My class can be the first time performing for some of my students who come from many different countries and backgrounds.  We currently us monologues that are not part of a play, and I would like to deepen the experience by having the connection that a play provides.  We spend 6-8 weeks working on contemporary monologues.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!

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[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
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I do a similar unit. I'd love to hear about a play like this also.

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Toni Thomas
English Teacher, Theatre Director
West Branch MI
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-27-2019 15:13
From: Becky Beth Benedict
Subject: Searching for MONOLOGUE PLAY

Hello Theatre Teachers,

I'm looking for a monologue play to use for my Acting Class.  Contemporary.  With monologues for all genders.  My class can be the first time performing for some of my students who come from many different countries and backgrounds.  We currently us monologues that are not part of a play, and I would like to deepen the experience by having the connection that a play provides.  We spend 6-8 weeks working on contemporary monologues.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!

------------------------------
[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
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Original Message------

I do a similar unit. I'd love to hear about a play like this also.

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Toni Thomas
English Teacher, Theatre Director
West Branch MI
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Original Message------

Hello Theatre Teachers,

I'm looking for a monologue play to use for my Acting Class.  Contemporary.  With monologues for all genders.  My class can be the first time performing for some of my students who come from many different countries and backgrounds.  We currently us monologues that are not part of a play, and I would like to deepen the experience by having the connection that a play provides.  We spend 6-8 weeks working on contemporary monologues.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!

------------------------------
[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
------------------------------

Twilight Los Angeles By Anna Deveare Smith is an option.

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Sam Robinson
Theatre Teacher
San Pedro CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-27-2019 15:13
From: Becky Beth Benedict
Subject: Searching for MONOLOGUE PLAY

Hello Theatre Teachers,

I'm looking for a monologue play to use for my Acting Class.  Contemporary.  With monologues for all genders.  My class can be the first time performing for some of my students who come from many different countries and backgrounds.  We currently us monologues that are not part of a play, and I would like to deepen the experience by having the connection that a play provides.  We spend 6-8 weeks working on contemporary monologues.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!

------------------------------
[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
------------------------------

Sonnets for an Old Century by Jose Rivera. Contemporary despite the title.

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Kevin Manley
Drama Teacher
San Diego CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-27-2019 15:13
From: Becky Beth Benedict
Subject: Searching for MONOLOGUE PLAY

Hello Theatre Teachers,

I'm looking for a monologue play to use for my Acting Class.  Contemporary.  With monologues for all genders.  My class can be the first time performing for some of my students who come from many different countries and backgrounds.  We currently us monologues that are not part of a play, and I would like to deepen the experience by having the connection that a play provides.  We spend 6-8 weeks working on contemporary monologues.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!

------------------------------
[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
------------------------------

My first thought is Spoon River Anthology but it's not super interesting, IMO. 

I recall French has an anthology called the Bully Plays that has a monologue play in it. 

I just did The Swing of the Sea by Molly Hagan this past year.  While not entirely monologues, there are many long ones in it, and it is well written and perfect in the middle school/high school context. 

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Rachel Brady
Theatre Teacher and Outreach Coordinator
Performing Institute of Minnesota
Eden Prairie MN
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-27-2019 15:13
From: Becky Beth Benedict
Subject: Searching for MONOLOGUE PLAY

Hello Theatre Teachers,

I'm looking for a monologue play to use for my Acting Class.  Contemporary.  With monologues for all genders.  My class can be the first time performing for some of my students who come from many different countries and backgrounds.  We currently us monologues that are not part of a play, and I would like to deepen the experience by having the connection that a play provides.  We spend 6-8 weeks working on contemporary monologues.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!

------------------------------
[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
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All I Need toKnow I Learned in Kindergarten

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Ann Lane Neal
Memphis TN
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-27-2019 15:13
From: Becky Beth Benedict
Subject: Searching for MONOLOGUE PLAY

Hello Theatre Teachers,

I'm looking for a monologue play to use for my Acting Class.  Contemporary.  With monologues for all genders.  My class can be the first time performing for some of my students who come from many different countries and backgrounds.  We currently us monologues that are not part of a play, and I would like to deepen the experience by having the connection that a play provides.  We spend 6-8 weeks working on contemporary monologues.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!

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[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
------------------------------

Thank you so much for the great suggestions!

I have added them to my summer reading list!

With gratitude,
Becky Beth

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[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-27-2019 15:13
From: Becky Beth Benedict
Subject: Searching for MONOLOGUE PLAY

Hello Theatre Teachers,

I'm looking for a monologue play to use for my Acting Class.  Contemporary.  With monologues for all genders.  My class can be the first time performing for some of my students who come from many different countries and backgrounds.  We currently us monologues that are not part of a play, and I would like to deepen the experience by having the connection that a play provides.  We spend 6-8 weeks working on contemporary monologues.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!

------------------------------
[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
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Anything by Lindsey Price
Brecht on Brecht
Interview & all of America Hurrah
Feiffers People

Maria Stadtmueller
Kendall Park, NJ

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Original Message------

Hello Theatre Teachers,

I'm looking for a monologue play to use for my Acting Class.  Contemporary.  With monologues for all genders.  My class can be the first time performing for some of my students who come from many different countries and backgrounds.  We currently us monologues that are not part of a play, and I would like to deepen the experience by having the connection that a play provides.  We spend 6-8 weeks working on contemporary monologues.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!

------------------------------
[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
------------------------------

Jane Martin's Vital Signs has a few pieces for males, but most of the monologues are for women. 

These are vignette plays that have scenes and monologues: 

Peter Dee's Voices from the High School/Voices 2000

Brad Slaight's Class Action and Second Class 

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Janine Buesgen
AMBLER PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-27-2019 15:13
From: Becky Beth Benedict
Subject: Searching for MONOLOGUE PLAY

Hello Theatre Teachers,

I'm looking for a monologue play to use for my Acting Class.  Contemporary.  With monologues for all genders.  My class can be the first time performing for some of my students who come from many different countries and backgrounds.  We currently us monologues that are not part of a play, and I would like to deepen the experience by having the connection that a play provides.  We spend 6-8 weeks working on contemporary monologues.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!

------------------------------
[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
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I Dont Want Tom talk About It
Selfie
Box

all beautiful shows!!

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Kelleybrooke Brown
Director of Theatre
Guntersville AL
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-27-2019 15:13
From: Becky Beth Benedict
Subject: Searching for MONOLOGUE PLAY

Hello Theatre Teachers,

I'm looking for a monologue play to use for my Acting Class.  Contemporary.  With monologues for all genders.  My class can be the first time performing for some of my students who come from many different countries and backgrounds.  We currently us monologues that are not part of a play, and I would like to deepen the experience by having the connection that a play provides.  We spend 6-8 weeks working on contemporary monologues.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!

------------------------------
[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
------------------------------

Voices in Conflict by Bonnie Dickinson
And by Alan Haehnel
3 A.M. by Jonathan Dorf (combo of scenes and monologues in this piece but loved working it)

Both are available at Playscripts

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Shira Schwartz
Chandler Unified School District
Chandler AZ
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-27-2019 15:13
From: Becky Beth Benedict
Subject: Searching for MONOLOGUE PLAY

Hello Theatre Teachers,

I'm looking for a monologue play to use for my Acting Class.  Contemporary.  With monologues for all genders.  My class can be the first time performing for some of my students who come from many different countries and backgrounds.  We currently us monologues that are not part of a play, and I would like to deepen the experience by having the connection that a play provides.  We spend 6-8 weeks working on contemporary monologues.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!

------------------------------
[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
------------------------------

Original Message------

Voices in Conflict by Bonnie Dickinson
And by Alan Haehnel
3 A.M. by Jonathan Dorf (combo of scenes and monologues in this piece but loved working it)

Both are available at Playscripts

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Shira Schwartz
Chandler Unified School District
Chandler AZ
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Exhibit This by Luigi Januzzi has some great monologues

Maria Stadtmueller
St. Augustine School

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Original Message------

Voices in Conflict by Bonnie Dickinson
And by Alan Haehnel
3 A.M. by Jonathan Dorf (combo of scenes and monologues in this piece but loved working it)

Both are available at Playscripts

------------------------------
Shira Schwartz
Chandler Unified School District
Chandler AZ
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I'll third Anna Deveare Smith - her plays, especially Twilight and Fires in the Mirror, are the gold standard: lot's of different voices, lots of complexity, lots to research in order to understand the characters. Those plays and characters will certainly prove a challenge for your students. If the class is mainly younger students, I might think twice (but you know your students, so they might be up for the challenge). If it more experienced and mature actors, then definitely consider them.

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Ken Buswell
Drama Teacher
Peachtree City, GA
http://mcintoshtheater.org/

Theater kills ignorance
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-27-2019 15:13
From: Becky Beth Benedict
Subject: Searching for MONOLOGUE PLAY

Hello Theatre Teachers,

I'm looking for a monologue play to use for my Acting Class.  Contemporary.  With monologues for all genders.  My class can be the first time performing for some of my students who come from many different countries and backgrounds.  We currently us monologues that are not part of a play, and I would like to deepen the experience by having the connection that a play provides.  We spend 6-8 weeks working on contemporary monologues.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!

------------------------------
[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
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Glimpses

You could pick the ones that still work today.

Written by young playwrights in the 80's

Dramatic Publishing

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[Teresa] [Wallace-Gunning]
[Department of Theatre Arts-Director]
[Bridgewater-Raritan High School]
[Bridgewater] [NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-27-2019 15:13
From: Becky Beth Benedict
Subject: Searching for MONOLOGUE PLAY

Hello Theatre Teachers,

I'm looking for a monologue play to use for my Acting Class.  Contemporary.  With monologues for all genders.  My class can be the first time performing for some of my students who come from many different countries and backgrounds.  We currently us monologues that are not part of a play, and I would like to deepen the experience by having the connection that a play provides.  We spend 6-8 weeks working on contemporary monologues.  Any suggestions?  Thanks so much!

------------------------------
[Becky Beth [Benedict]
[Theater Teacher, Director & Arts Dept Chair]
[The MacDuffie School
[Granby] [MA]
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