Monologues, Duologues, and Scenes for Young Performers
30+ Original Pieces
Monologues, Duologues, and Scenes for Young Performers
30+ Original Pieces
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Description
Do you struggle to find the perfect monologue for your audition or exam? Or are you searching for road-tested scenes for your students to study and explore in class? Look no further.
Monologues, Duologues, and Scenes for Young Performers is a collection of original, road-tested monologues, duologues, and scenes that young people and teachers can rely on. With more than 30 new pieces for male and female actors of varying ages, these scenes explore a wide range of themes, perspectives and characters, perfect for both the audition room and classroom.
All the scenes have been tried and tested by young actors and many have been used in LAMDA examinations as well as for Speech and Drama Festivals and auditions. Moreover, each piece is accompanied by notes on character, background and setting as well as a whole separate chapter full of drama activities and guidance, allowing young to interrogate eachscript and deliver their best performance.
Featuring a foreword by Jessica Madsen (Cressida Cowper Bridgerton from Netflix's hit Bridgerton series) and a focus on diverse themes and perspectives, Monologues, Duologues, and Scenes for Young Performers is perfect for young people and educators alike, providing tailor-made scenes and tools to get the most of their performance.
Table of Contents
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
FORWARD
INTRODUCTION
MONOLOGUES
Ruffle Some Feathers (Ages 6+)
It Just Sort Of Happened (Ages 7+)
The Surprise (Ages 7+)
They'll Never Know (Ages 8+)
Tears In Tulle (Ages 8+)
Lost (ages 8+)
Little Red's Big Adventure (Ages 9+)
Hear the Knocker Creeps (Ages 10+)
Secrets (Ages 10+)
Watch The World Go By (Ages 10+)
Yours, Free With The News (Ages 11+)
Letters and Longings (Ages 12+)
DUOLOGUE
Sleep Spells (Ages 7/8+)
Tea For Two (Ages 8+)
Checkmate Confusion (Ages 8+)
The Path to Somewhen (Ages 10+)
Bedside Manner (Ages 10+)
Take The Fish Down (Ages 10+)
Modern Art (Ages 10+)
From Darkness She Comes (Ages 11+)
Echoes of The Past (Ages 10+)
Babies Cry (Ages 12+)
GROUP SCENES
The Witches Come To Tea (Ages 6+) (8 actors – adaptable)
Crocodilians (Ages 7+) (3 Actors)
Momotaro (Ages 8+) (4 actors)
Momotaro and the Ogres (Ages 8+) (6 Actors)
On The Battlefront (Ages 8+) (3 Actors)
Sunshine and Daisy Song (Ages 10+) (5 Actors)
A Visit To The Country (Ages 10+) (16 Actors)
Welcome Home (Ages 11+) (3 Actors)
Take The Fish Down (Ages 11+) (4 Actors)
The Haunted Night (Ages 11+) (5/6 Actors)
APPENDIX 1 – Confession Cards
APPENDIX 2 – Character Outline
APPENDIX 3 – Stop, Look, Listen
APPENDIX 4 – Stop, Look, Listen To People
Product details
| Published | Aug 07 2025 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 208 |
| ISBN | 9781350530294 |
| Imprint | Methuen Drama |
| Series | Audition Speeches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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