New Monologues

[Kellie Powell]

I am pleased to announce that the Monologue Database now includes
monologues from new playwrights Nick Linnehan and Karen Jeynes, and
additional monologues by Josh Weckesser. Below, you will find a brief
description of some of the latest additions.

New For Women:

The Psychic, "Erosion" by Nick Linnehan
Misha, a medium, describes her drug addiction - and how she realized
addiction is like the board game Monopoly.
http://notmyshoes.net/monologues/misha.html

Cathy, "Everybody Else (is fucking perfect)" by Karen Jeynes
A pregnant woman reveals that she has always known her husband is gay
- and is happy with him nonetheless.
http://notmyshoes.net/monologues/cathy.html

Mpumi, "I'll Have What She's Having" by Karen Jeynes
A sophisticated lawyer on vacation in Cape Town, South Africa, loses
her temper with a rude tourist on a cell phone.
http://notmyshoes.net/monologues/mpumi.html

New For Men:

Mike, "Identity" by Nick Linnehan
Mike, a gay Catholic with cerebral palsy, struggles to resolve his
fractured identity in these three monologues.
http://notmyshoes.net/monologues/mike.html

Todd, "Untitled [Autobiography]" by Josh Weckesser
Todd tries to explain the magic of "Magic Night" - when he and his
junior high buddies would gather to play cards.
http://notmyshoes.net/monologues/todd.html

Josh, "Untitled [Autobiography]" by Josh Weckesser
Josh tells the audience about his first "love" - a one-sided crush on
a girl named Shanell.
http://notmyshoes.net/monologues/josh.html

"Me", "Laying Blame" by Karen Jeynes
The unnamed protagonist provides excuses and rationalizations for an
unspecified crime.
http://notmyshoes.net/monologues/layingblame.html

Jared, "Everybody Else (is fucking perfect)" by Karen Jeynes
Jared is frustrated by the hypocrisy of a married gay man who is about
to become a father.
http://notmyshoes.net/monologues/jared.html

Devon, "I'll Have What She's Having" by Karen Jeynes
Devon tries to placate his girlfriend, who is angry at him for not proposing.
http://notmyshoes.net/monologues/devon.html

Louis, "I'll Have What She's Having" by Karen Jeynes
A forty-year-old salesman romances his wife while on vacation in South Africa.
http://notmyshoes.net/monologues/louis.html

The Narwaiter, "I'll Have What She's Having" by Karen Jeynes
The narrator and waiter shares his observations on tourist activities
in Cape Town. (The perfect monologue for those auditioning for the
Stage Manager in "Our Town" or any other "narrator" type roles.)
http://notmyshoes.net/monologues/narwaiter.html

You can always find out about the latest monologues via The Monoblogue:
http://notmyshoes.net/monologues/blog.html

Thanks for reading, and break a leg at your fall auditions!

Until next time,
Kellie Powell
notmyshoes.net

[Kellie Powell]

Hey everyone!

I have added *even more* new monologues for your fall auditions. Enjoy!

Laura's Monologue from CONNECTING FLIGHT by Tony Yajko
Laura is a college student about to marry her girlfriend. She is
waiting at the airport for her reluctant parents to arrive for the
wedding.
http://notmyshoes.net/monologues/laura.html

Dom's Monologue from LEATHER BOUND CONCRETE by Tony Yajko
Dom is a homicidal wise-ass who tries to convince his accomplices to
blame a non-existent party.
http://notmyshoes.net/monologues/dom.html

LIFE by Michael Bloxham
A teenager describes the car accident that killed his girlfriend and
close friends, and his subsequent decision to end his life.
http://www.notmyshoes.net/monologues/jesse.html

Break a leg!
--Kellie Powell