Rose Red speaks to the Bear-Prince (monologue)

MONOLOGUE. A queer epilogue to the fairy tale Snow White & Rose Red. Rose Red thought the prince was a bear. He thought she was Snow White's sister. Now that he's regained his true form, proposed to Snow, & tried to marry Rose off to his brother, it's Rose's turn to clear up a few things.

This stand-alone monologue is available to use for free in auditions or education on the following conditions:
A. Either the...

MONOLOGUE. A queer epilogue to the fairy tale Snow White & Rose Red. Rose Red thought the prince was a bear. He thought she was Snow White's sister. Now that he's regained his true form, proposed to Snow, & tried to marry Rose off to his brother, it's Rose's turn to clear up a few things.

This stand-alone monologue is available to use for free in auditions or education on the following conditions:
A. Either the teacher or the student should reach out to the playwright either before or shortly after the piece is used. You can share as much or as little as you like about your experience with the piece, but at minimum it is helpful for a playwright to know what regions & types of education or auditions their work is being used in. The playwright is also willing to answer any questions about the piece or about playwriting.
B. Educators must provide students with the entire piece in its original context, including this note, even if only using a portion of the monologue.
C. Any video or audio created of the monologue cannot be posted publicly online without permission of the playwright.
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Rose Red speaks to the Bear-Prince (monologue)

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  • Amy Bennett-Zendzian: Rose Red speaks to the Bear-Prince (monologue)

    Loved this queer take on one of my favorite classic tales!

    Loved this queer take on one of my favorite classic tales!

  • Jessica Feder-Birnbaum: Rose Red speaks to the Bear-Prince (monologue)

    So much is created and established in this vividly poignant monologue. Anyone who has felt forbidden love and what it's like to be an outsider will related to Rose Red. This monologue would work terrifically in a love or fairytale themed play festival. It would also be a great tool for students who are coming to terms with who they are. Rose Red, in all her grief is both likable and powerful. This monologue has the potential to become a full length play.

    So much is created and established in this vividly poignant monologue. Anyone who has felt forbidden love and what it's like to be an outsider will related to Rose Red. This monologue would work terrifically in a love or fairytale themed play festival. It would also be a great tool for students who are coming to terms with who they are. Rose Red, in all her grief is both likable and powerful. This monologue has the potential to become a full length play.

Character Information

  • Rose Red
    Rose Red is a young woman. She could be cis or trans. Not necessarily feminine, but she could be. Anybody who would like to play the part can, without changing the gender of the character.
    Character Age
    late teens to twenties
    Character Gender Identity
    Female,
    Any