Recommended by Asher Wyndham

Wow wow. This monologue captures authentically the voice of a teen! It is a powerful wake-up call to teens to stand up against bullying and homophobia, and defend the marginalized in our schools -- esp if it's not cool or popular thing to do. Because there are consequences if they don't. This is will be a conversation starter at school. A fine example of theatre for social change. Perfect for competition.

Whenever there's a king-size lottery, many of us dream of winning big, free from financial burden and life's many setbacks. This monologue speaks to that insane desire for ridiculous wealth, and it may make you chuckle. This monologue, through the voice of a charismatic elderly woman, makes a beautiful point about finding the richness in family and love life. It may encourage you stop wasting your money on lotto tickets. A lovely role for an older actress.

Wow. Partain achieves so much in one page, a dynamic, fierce, fearless woman -- she's kind of creepy, you wouldn't want to be in a room with her, but her winning indomitable spirit is appealing, you wish you could get your freak on like her and wield a sledgehammer. Perfect for a feminist solo showcase or Intro to Acting.

This play is open to interpetation by a director, making this a great piece for Intro to Directing or a short play festival. Is this a drama about sexual politics in a contemporary setting or is it in the 1950s setting with a crime noir/thriller vibe? Should it be played for laughs or not? Whatever the decision, the audience will intrigued by the unexpected execution of this play and the tension.

During the reading I'm like HA HA these two are sooooo not like me or my friends -- their banter about lip balms and not caring a bit about the end of the world is so alien to me. And then, as perfect satires do well, make you reflect on your own attitudes, worldview, esp. when you're in a cafe complaining about the inconsequential things. This is pure comedy gold under 3 minutes, just right for your short play festival. The audience will love this.

Rarely do plays with kids capture the evil of this world, war and violence, usually santinized and safe. This will wake you up. This could inspire writers of TYA to dig deeper in their writing. This play can be performed anywhere, any city, for any culture or community -- it has universal appeal -- and it's open for interpretation.

Written with a big heart, a poetic monologue on the power of memories and possessions while grieving and carrying on after the death of a love one. A perfect addition to your February showcase or a festival on gay or LGBTQ themes.

Sometimes you find the strength to not cry or not be angry, to hold it in somehow for a long time and then, bang, acts of violence and evil shatter an illusion or open our eyes to a sad truth. Another unforgettable work and character and voice from Diamond, perfect for a festival on gun control. I could read her monologues every day!

With Partain's poetic words and the power of spectacle (lighting, design, media), this play has the power to make your audience want to fall in love and hold someone a little closer. Beautiful! Just perfect for any showcase on Love, and a smart choice for your festival in February.

This is undeniably disturbing, but there's a raw truth about being human -- that desire to destroy what hurts us. This is for the Jills of the world that don't want to tumble down with Jack -- they want to kick him down the hill, or worse. One of the most evocative monologues I've read on NPX. Another gem from Pavela. Just perfect for any solo or women's showcase.