Bellona, or the Mother of All Bombs

by Bridgette Dutta Portman

Winner, Best Dramatic Monologue, Avalonia 7 Theatre Festival, 2020

[5-minute monologue] Inspired by the Roman goddess of war, a monologue from the prospective of the nuclear bomb that will end us all.

Winner, Best Dramatic Monologue, Avalonia 7 Theatre Festival, 2020

[5-minute monologue] Inspired by the Roman goddess of war, a monologue from the prospective of the nuclear bomb that will end us all.

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Bellona, or the Mother of All Bombs

Recommended by

  • Robyn Ginsburg Braverman: Bellona, or the Mother of All Bombs by Bridgette Dutta Portman
    “

    This is a phenomenal monologue for a woman with range! Immensely satisfying.

    This is a phenomenal monologue for a woman with range! Immensely satisfying.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Bellona, or the Mother of All Bombs by Bridgette Dutta Portman
    “

    An exquisite monologue as a woman finds her moment of glory in the last few moments of life as they know it. Fantastic!

    An exquisite monologue as a woman finds her moment of glory in the last few moments of life as they know it. Fantastic!

    ”

Character Information

  • Bellona
    Seductive and cruel, a personification of war's violence
    20s-30s
    Any
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, San Francisco Olympians Festival, 2018

Awards

  • Best Dramatic Monologue
    Avalonia 7 Theatre Festival
    Winner
    2020