←Recommendations of A LITTLE LITERARY ANALYSIS - a monologue

As someone who more than one person has dedicated their rendition of “My Funny Valentine” to, I have a strong appreciation of context.

Many a special occasion has been sullied by those who have no idea what their literary allusions refer to. What makes it worse is when nobody else knows either. And who suffers? The people who do know!

Cross (in what I’m betting is at least a semi-autobiographical nightmare) presents in stark detail the curse of a good liberal arts education. This monologue with vindicate many and I hope bring shame upon many more!

I was hooked on this monologue from the opening line ("Okay, Chad. I'm going to interrupt you there!") So clever and fun! This outrageous, well-read, and offended bridesmaid would be a blast for an actor to play.

I recently had the privilege to perform this piece for a competition, this is brilliantly written and a wonderful character! The beats in this monologue are well spaced out, the jokes are hilarious, and this character is just a riot! This is certainly a treat for any actress to get their hands on!

Oh how I love this smart, funny, and spot on monologue. Weddings are always affairs of heightened emotions, and often cursed by inept speeches “honoring” the bride and groom. Or bride and bride. Or groom and groom. Doesn’t matter. What we get here works across the boards to both entertain and school, and does so in a witty, sparkling, and scintillating manner. A champagne toast to Monica Cross!

Such an incredibly fun monologue and quite a check for the best man!

There is a time and a place for detailed literary analysis and maid of honor Wendy has found it!!! So few understand Shakespeare yet so many express their sentiments with what they think his words mean. It’s heroes like Wendy, setting the record straight before it’s too late, who deserve appreciation they will never get from those who owe it to them the most. Would you want “to be or not to be“ or “tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow“ recited at your reception! I should hope not! Wendy is here to see that you don’t! BRAVO!

I love when smart characters go OFF on something they feel passionately about, and do so with acidic eloquence and biting wit. Wendy's literary take-down is so sharp. Gabby is lucky to have someone like Wendy in her bridal party. This is an awesome comedic monologue for actresses!

Wendy is a hero, saving the wedding guests from the Philistine observations of Chad. Monica Cross takes on the cringeworthy wedding-day toasts and gives us a monologue that is funny and insightful. And a note to groomsmen and bridesmaids everywhere: Stay away from Sonnet 116!