6 MONOLOGUES FOR UNCOMMON WOMEN

by Andrea Aptecker

6 fierce monologues for women ranging in age from 25-95.

6 fierce monologues for women ranging in age from 25-95.

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6 MONOLOGUES FOR UNCOMMON WOMEN

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  • Nicky Lowney: 6 MONOLOGUES FOR UNCOMMON WOMEN by Andrea Aptecker
    “

    These monologues are a beautiful journey, with wonderful details and emotions. Great slice of life with interesting characters.

    These monologues are a beautiful journey, with wonderful details and emotions. Great slice of life with interesting characters.

    ”
  • Jacquelyn Floyd-Priskorn: 6 MONOLOGUES FOR UNCOMMON WOMEN by Andrea Aptecker
    “

    These snapshots from these 6 women's lives feel very real and special. This would be an amazing piece for one actor to showcase their character work, or 6 women to share a special evening performing together.

    These snapshots from these 6 women's lives feel very real and special. This would be an amazing piece for one actor to showcase their character work, or 6 women to share a special evening performing together.

    ”

Character Information

Six monologues, each character is female, ranging in age from 25-95.
Monologue #1 (I GOT A DATE TONIGHT): ANGIE: age 40-60, any race/ethnicity, speaks with a working-class accent from anywhere in the world. She has chutzpa.
Monologue #2 (FETISH): REGINA: age 30 or older, any race/ethnicity, speaks with a working-class accent from anywhere in the world. A hair stylist.
Monologue #3 (TOMORROW I WILL RESCUE SOMEONE): Woman: age 25-55, any race/ethnicity. After being abandoned by her fiance, she finds a new mission in life: to save the world.
Monologue #4 (BIRDHOUSE): Woman: age 30 or older, any race/ethnicity. Quiet, gentle.
Monologue # 5 (IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT): Woman, age 25-25, speaks with Albanian accent. A woman finds herself in a dangerous situation, and is surprised by her husband's response.
Monologue #6 (MRS. PRINCIPAL): Woman, age 25-95. Remembering a magical moment from childhood.
  • ANGIE (monologue: I GOT A DATE TONIGHT)
    Speaks with a working-class accent from anywhere in the world. She has chutzpa.
    40-60
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • REGINA (monologue: FETISH)
    Speaks with a working-class accent from anywhere in the world. A hair stylist.
    Age 30 or older
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Woman (monologue: TOMORROW I WILL RESCUE SOMEONE)
    After being abandoned by her fiance, a woman finds a new mission in life: to save the world.
    25-55
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Woman (monologue: MRS. PRINCIPAL)
    Age 30 or older
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Woman (monologue: IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT)
    Speaks with Albanian accent: A woman finds herself in a dangerous situation, and is surprised by her husband's response.
    25-55
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Woman (monologue: BIRDHOUSE)
    Remembering a magical moment from childhood.
    25-95
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, Playwrights' Platform, 2021
  • Reading, Write-On!, 2021