Can you hear me now? I know, its weird. You may see a video of Amber performing her monologue here! Gender: Any Genre: Comedic, Hello (looks down at paper) George. Another ticket! Not she or he, but they. (Turns back to phone) They dont know either. Those three-hour calls only just starting at midnight. Ive never been the victim of bullying. By: Georgia E. Alberta, Canada, Age 13 Gender: Any Genre: Comedic Description: An ice cream flavor is having an identity crisis. Second Place Winner By:Eli J., Sarasota, Florida, USA, Age 15 Gender:Any Genre:Dramatic Description:A student offers a melancholy explanation for why he (or she) keeps falling asleep in class. No, Im here to talk about you. Zombies! Finally, no more feelings of fear and terror. Im your sister. If you tell me Ill invite you to my Halloween Party, which is going to be like totally cool, but if you dont you cant come! I said I was finished with dinner and asked to be excused. Oh yes, my nose would finally be able to smell the sweet scent of roses. Da. But I can explain everything. Monster. I know! Tiny icicles hanging from his eyebrows and beard. Genre: Comedic. Karen, listen to me. (The leprechaun goes back to his work making shoes and sings this song. Now, where was I? None of my friends do! Okay. I cant talk about it. Jessica Lange and Halle Berry give performances of uncommon poignancy and depth. Youre just thinking about going home, watching tv, what youre going to make for dinner. By: Jadyn Jones, Age 11, Texas, USA Description: A teen explains to the director, Mrs. Wright, why she should be cast in the school musical. Three years later, Khaila successfully completes her treatment and confesses to her case worker that she abandoned Isaiah in the alley. As it turns out, the baby was spotted in the nick of time by sanitation workers and rushed to a hospital, where at the insistence of social worker Margaret Lewin (Jessica Lange) the baby's life was saved. I remember we would all l hold hands around the dinner table and pray. I came back from my break, and everyone was missing, and I saw on the news that they were zombies. The rubbish spoken by her lawyer to the effect that "black babies should be with black mothers" should have been shown to be the rubbish it is, but it seems to come across as being the only argument that influenced the court's decision as, no other factor seems to have warranted the baby being returned to its biological mother. You have to get through it, so you can read the more exciting part? That is how their friendship began. I heard you from the waiting room. I didnt say we can be friendsdont go putting words into my mouth! I could tell you that I'm gonna make you my house mouse. You know what? He told me that in elementary school all the kids poked at him for being short. Ive been thinking about learning to play an instrument. I.Iwas trying to get some rest. Thats for sure. Everything is so tiny. You want to scream, What is wrong with you? Youre out of your mind if you are considering going somewhere with me. Im telling you, youre wasting your time with me! But trust me, if you say anything to the police, I will never forgive you for that. The cable is going to snap and Im going to fall hundreds of stories. And Im doing it today not tomorrow. Give me that salad. I tried to mow the lawn, but I think I messed up and the lawnmower doesnt work anymore. It was like he couldnt even see me anymore, couldnt hear me screaming for help. Can you can you help me? Fox wasnt so wonderful. VSCO girls? I dont buy that for a second. By: Nikki D., Los Angeles, California, USA, Age 12 Gender: Male or Female Genre: Comedic Description: A student describes their day at school. Help! (Turns back to the phone and walks away) You have got to be kidding. Im going to find our brother. I see me. By: Clara Fields, Age 15, Iowa, USA Description: A teen relates to her mother what summers were like before a global pandemic. I pretend Im flying for hours when Im up there. I should write a monologue about my mom and how hard she works every day! It was getting late, so I started to hitchhike. It was awful looking and had teeth that could bite someone in half. Everyone who ever loved me took a part of who I was. The door to the basement flung open and the sliver of light shone on us. Not surrounded by paparazzi and obsessive fans. Genre: Dramatic. The outcome of the case (and the reasons for the outcome) seem dated already, and the concluding events are standard, predictable scenes of coming to terms. Think about it. The rest of the day seemed to last forever. Uninventive presentation plays like a dulled-out TV-movie, and the two leading actresses (Jessica Lange and Halle Berry), while well cast, can't do much more than fill these stock roles with their individual charisma and personalities (they can't invest much heart into the proceedings when the screenplay is all processed emotion). Leave behind my problems and soar into the sky. People always feel the need to point out how short you are. Destroyed his TV. And I have no clue where I would even start. I also took up a part time job to help pay for rent and food. It is the cause. . A lot of people here today. Losing Isaiah makes an admirable attempt to tackle complex, worthwhile themes, but loses sight of effective storytelling during a descent into melodrama. Oh, what the heck. Please dont turn me in. You *people*? Genre: Dramatic. Halle Berry plays a crack addict who, one night desperate to get high, leaves her newborn baby in a pile of garbage and when she returns after her mission, finds the baby gone. (beat) No, I dont terrorize villages. Kennedy was the worst of them all. Id give anything to trade bodies with them. They wont look as good as the color-coded bookshelves I used to have, but thats beside the point. Well, yknow what? Yes, Im serious. My name is Jeanine Brefcyznki and I know that those are two very polar, funny sounding names but thats just me! My Junior year I hired someone to take the SAT for me. Miss Fortune is not a title that I take lightly. Will you marry me? I miss my family. I can hear you. I would do something, anything, like literally anything miniscule and it would irritate you and give you anxiety. Your mental illness was an excuse to take a belt to my face, throw me into a cupboard, choke me, push me up against bricks. Hold on just a minute here waiter. Jessie? First Place Winner! (holds up a book) This here is the GoodLife Life Guide. Trust me on this one. Description: A leprechaun outsmarts someone who has found his pot of gold. Thats bad, I know. Please reference Error Code 2121 when contacting customer service. Homework. The mall. She put her hands on the ledge to pull herself up, but by that point my arms were done and when she pulled up, I fell down. (She reaches to put the bear on the shelf, but is interrupted by a phone call. Thank you all for being here. Most of the time you cant tell. 7:09 PM. I didnt like the way I looked through my glasses. Well more like we were kicked out of a party. And I was the girl, who ignored her cries. You know what, Im just gonna let him take me, jail shouldnt be too bad right? To listen? It feels like a perfect fit. He was watching me while I slept! You heard about the Pigs, right? Or at least until hes buried beneath a snow drift. Jessie! I felt out of place. Windslow is my 80-year-old husband. No matter your style, personality, or goals, theres a monologue on this list for you. Genre: Dramatic. Now you try. Oh, yes, thats right, I will become the most powerful villain on this planet, and NO ONE CAN STO- (phone rings) Mom, we just talked about this, what do you need? Because when I was your age, my mother was gone. You could have one bad day and it could ruin everything. Furiously scribbling. Wait a minute. This all began on Monday. Go find a dogs butt to sniff! Seeing all of the stars and constellations, finding an underground party filled with bright lights and happy faces, seeing the world from a different perspective than I see during the day. You go home to a big house, with working lights and food on the table. Ill have you know I did method acting in my youth; Ive had calls from the RSC. Losing Isaiah is a 1995 American drama film starring Jessica Lange and Halle Berry, directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal. I dont like chocolate and there is nothing you can do to make me think otherwise. But if Im expected to be devoted and faithful to this country that believes in justice for all, doesnt that mean me too? I would be rich and have my dream job. The last time we texted was when you sent me a message wishing me a Happy Birthday. Let me keep going. Not me. Last night it was going to be her or him, and I chose her. After seeing this I had mixed feelings about it. We would thank God for the food on our table, the roof over our heads and our wonderful family. Fine. Buh-bye. I waded through the water, trying to keep from being pushed back by the rising waves. Got arrested and ended up in a juvenile detention center. By: Carl S., Memphis, TN, Age 17 Gender: Male Genre: Dramatic Description: A teenager plans an escape from an abusive father. Preferably Id like for it to be something like a big day out with my family. Its may I go to the nurses office, child, not can. I was freaking out. But not the wow youre so thin? If I dont make it, dont let them write devoured by gluttonous pigeons on my tombstone. This may be one of the most impressive Romeo and Juliet monologues. Ive practiced for hours. Maybe I should make it about love or something. Thats it, Im out. At first, I didnt know what to do. The day I found out he was going to die, I was unfazed. HES A CAT!! Taking pictures of me, invading my privacy. A pub in Clapham Junction, London. (Attempts to turn camera off. I met James in a grief support group. Shed die. All the skinny pretty girls at school like him! Why dont you just call the police then? Before you know it its the end of senior year. One day though, Im gonna fly. Wrong. EARTH TO JASON. But foreverwith just one person? I thought Id be alone, sneaking out this late. Which one of them banged you up this time? But who am I kidding if some kid accused me of eating seven times a day they wouldnt be wrong. It was wise of you to bring a shield. (Jumps off stool and moves off camera. Everything I just said. But even then they make fun of me. I want to feel free. Segregation? "Elisha is found not in his study, but in the field: not with a book in his hand, but the plough" (Hall). I just want a quiet life, a peaceful, happy life. My parents, Majestic, even my iPhone, have made me who I am today. Someone special Well, its not actually a- (beat) Whats his name? When we came into the class, he would give out a worksheet with instructions on the board. I consulted my solicitor. You seriously just asked me how I feel about it? Genre: Comedic-Dramatic. (beat) If you dont want to get eaten, why did you climb into my cave in the first place? I was so tired last night. Have a good day at work! It was me I was the one who wasnt ready. Sometimes I linger on the ledge, arms spread as wide as an eagle. Is that what you see? Im terrified, in fact Im petrified. And no throwing them this time! Its okay honey, we cant all be winners. In fact, I think we should see other people. I mean, the other day, they argued about how to cut the toast. Moms are always right. Or maybe the perfect day would just be a regular, calm day in elementary school. Taken from the Movie Losing Isaiah starring Halle berry, translated to Isixhosa. We walked into the room carrying our masterpiece hidden by a cloth. Make time for them. I need something to take my mind off this paper in front of me. So, I get to school and this kid, Elroy, hes kinda like my arch-rival. Oh, sweetie, no, HES the dramatic one. I am the monster under my bed. All Ive got to do is go up there and perform it the way I know I can, the way Ive rehearsed it dozens of times in the mirror, and if I do that Ill be fine. You were the light of my life, the reason I would wake up in the morning. But I dont let that stuff define me. (Pause, turns to the hero) My Mom wants to know if you want to come for dinner tomorrow night. WITH THEIR MASSIVE HORNS! Ill make them feel loved. It was important, I remember. I decided that was it, that was the last straw. Its so hard to find good help these days. (Angry) No. Its not really as sad as it sounds. They just hung up. People yelled, screamed, argued. Genre: Dramatic. What they do see is weird kid and obnoxious boy blowing gargantuan bubbles during class. Or would you go forward and take the unknown future and be whisked away to a place where everything could be totally new like a fresh start? When they found me, they arrested me! I learned how to speak in a British accent for my audition and sang in one too! Well, here you go. Jessie! OMG! I sure miss seeing you every day. Melissa, if you found a mouse in your home you would set up a mousetrap for sure. Id made the wrong decision. Even my little sister, who is only five. Pledge allegiance? Im sure of that. First Place Winner By:Kaheni Johnson, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, Age 15 Gender:Any Genre:Dramatic Description:A teen tells his/her side of the story to a police officer. There is barely any left from last time! My cat is not allowed in the blimp because he might scratch a hole in it with his claws, causing the blimp to crash into Venus surface, where I will be cooked alive. If I were you, Id probably hide the watch, necklace, earrings, and rings before I take them. None of my other friends have to share a room, and none of them have a mother like you. He was British and personality-wise hes pretty eccentric. Dont blink. You pushed me to be brave and to stand up for myself, and through it all, you were there. Help! My family is great, but I feel I dont belong. Last night, I put all my clothes into the washer and dryer since most of them were dirty. Its too dangerous. (Sits up.) 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