The Brief Lifespan of a Butterfly (Monologue)

by Debbie Lamedman

Upon returning home to show her fiancée something special, Caroline finds him transfixed by a football game on television and completely unresponsive to her. In an effort to get his attention, Caroline comes to a realization about their relationship.

Upon returning home to show her fiancée something special, Caroline finds him transfixed by a football game on television and completely unresponsive to her. In an effort to get his attention, Caroline comes to a realization about their relationship.

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The Brief Lifespan of a Butterfly (Monologue)

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  • John Busser: The Brief Lifespan of a Butterfly (Monologue) by Debbie Lamedman
    “

    I loved the active nature of this monologue. We experience Caroline's epiphany as she does. She isn't just relating an event, we live it with her. And it's so well written, it ALMOST seems as if we hear Peter's responses (or non-responses) as she does. It's witty, but with a tinge of regret that it's taken her so long to come to this realization. A terrific monologue for any actress.

    I loved the active nature of this monologue. We experience Caroline's epiphany as she does. She isn't just relating an event, we live it with her. And it's so well written, it ALMOST seems as if we hear Peter's responses (or non-responses) as she does. It's witty, but with a tinge of regret that it's taken her so long to come to this realization. A terrific monologue for any actress.

    ”
  • James Binz: The Brief Lifespan of a Butterfly (Monologue) by Debbie Lamedman
    “

    It's so hard to put a complete story into just a short monologue. Beginning, middle, end. Protagonist with motivating want and a journey of the hero with change for the better. You rarely see someone actually do it all in a single thought and speech. This was masterfully done. Debbie Lamedman found the right words, the right nuance and the right tone to make this a complete story. Very well done!

    It's so hard to put a complete story into just a short monologue. Beginning, middle, end. Protagonist with motivating want and a journey of the hero with change for the better. You rarely see someone actually do it all in a single thought and speech. This was masterfully done. Debbie Lamedman found the right words, the right nuance and the right tone to make this a complete story. Very well done!

    ”
  • sheila duane: The Brief Lifespan of a Butterfly (Monologue) by Debbie Lamedman
    “

    I love monologues, and this is one of the funniest monologues I've read in a long time. It's well-framed, and Peter is as invisible in the play as he would be in real life.

    I love monologues, and this is one of the funniest monologues I've read in a long time. It's well-framed, and Peter is as invisible in the play as he would be in real life.

    ”
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