Rights Restored (a monologue)

by Olivia Matthews

Rights Restored follows Gina as she tries to convince a voting precinct worker to take a full body shot of her with her new voting sticker so she can post it on Instagram... And Tinder, of course. ;)

Inspired by Florida's passing of Amendment 4, or the Second Chances Act.

Rights Restored follows Gina as she tries to convince a voting precinct worker to take a full body shot of her with her new voting sticker so she can post it on Instagram... And Tinder, of course. ;)

Inspired by Florida's passing of Amendment 4, or the Second Chances Act.

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Rights Restored (a monologue)

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  • Jenna Jane: Rights Restored (a monologue) by Olivia Matthews
    “

    This monologue would be great for an audition! Funny, endearing, and reflective -- all within minutes. Tackles an important issue without taking itself too seriously.

    This monologue would be great for an audition! Funny, endearing, and reflective -- all within minutes. Tackles an important issue without taking itself too seriously.

    ”
  • Jordan Ramirez Puckett: Rights Restored (a monologue) by Olivia Matthews
    “

    I had the chance to see this monologue performed at Ohio University and it blew me away. "Rights Restored" employs Olivia Matthews' patent humor to tell a story that is full of heart. I hope that this monologue gets performed all around the country, especially as we move into election season.

    I had the chance to see this monologue performed at Ohio University and it blew me away. "Rights Restored" employs Olivia Matthews' patent humor to tell a story that is full of heart. I hope that this monologue gets performed all around the country, especially as we move into election season.

    ”
  • Susan Westfall: Rights Restored (a monologue) by Olivia Matthews
    “

    I really like this tiny play and the big news it reflects, and that the playwright is responding so quickly to the voting situation in Florida. Which is its own story. I like how Liv deals with the exposition Gina shares through her dialogue, and that she has created such a believable young character - a character who is a character with a wonderful heart.

    I really like this tiny play and the big news it reflects, and that the playwright is responding so quickly to the voting situation in Florida. Which is its own story. I like how Liv deals with the exposition Gina shares through her dialogue, and that she has created such a believable young character - a character who is a character with a wonderful heart.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Gina
    It is important that this role is played by a woman of color. In the original reading of this piece, the actress was Latinx.
    Late 20s, early 30s
    BIPOC,
    Any Race (BIPOC preferred)
    Female-identifying,
    woman
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Workshop, Ohio University Midnight Madness, 2018

Production History

  • Professional, Fade to Black, 2019