The Curtain Speech- A Monologue

by Madison Fargo

It's opening night. The Playwright steps onstage to give his curtain speech. Things do not go as planned.

It's opening night. The Playwright steps onstage to give his curtain speech. Things do not go as planned.

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The Curtain Speech- A Monologue

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  • Paul Donnelly: The Curtain Speech- A Monologue

    Our playwright doesn't recognize the many levels of narcissism that he embodies, a source of the vibrant, weird humor that propels this piece. His nonchalance about extraordinary aspects of his narrative ls employed to delirious effect. Perhaps we should all reconsider even giving curtain speeches lest we inadvertently reveal too much of ourselves!

    Our playwright doesn't recognize the many levels of narcissism that he embodies, a source of the vibrant, weird humor that propels this piece. His nonchalance about extraordinary aspects of his narrative ls employed to delirious effect. Perhaps we should all reconsider even giving curtain speeches lest we inadvertently reveal too much of ourselves!

  • Cole Hunter Dzubak: The Curtain Speech- A Monologue

    What a wonderful rollercoaster! This is a brilliantly crafted monologue that has humor, drama, and a great central character! Brilliant work by Madison Fargo!

    What a wonderful rollercoaster! This is a brilliantly crafted monologue that has humor, drama, and a great central character! Brilliant work by Madison Fargo!

  • Francis RTM Boyle: The Curtain Speech- A Monologue

    I love how things get honest and more than a moderate amount of ego goes on display. There's something wonderfully Pythonic about the unravelling playwright's words. Who knows, perhaps the seven-hour play went well?

    I love how things get honest and more than a moderate amount of ego goes on display. There's something wonderfully Pythonic about the unravelling playwright's words. Who knows, perhaps the seven-hour play went well?

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Character Information

  • The Playwright
    A showman, pompous and composed. Wearing a poorly fitting mask of sanity.
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Awards

  • Publication
    Avalanche Biannual
    2020