Recommended by Asher Wyndham

Typically landlords in scripts are stereotyped as villains or one-dimensional. Not in this monologue. Richter's landlady pops off the page with spirit, righteously angry about keeping everything in good order and appearances with her property. She's worked so hard over the years, not just for herself but for others, to provide a home, so she's not asking for much. It's not just about a beach chair. Easy to produce, just perfect for virtual theatre. Connect with Richter.

Yay! Another installment in Hageman's DC-inspired plays is like picking up the latest issue of a comic book. If you're a theatre that loves myths and comics and comedy, then read all Hageman plays about Batman's unusual exploits and produce an evening of them.

Creepy! This will scare any audience at your Halloween showcase. Well done.

Martin creates a complex character, someone we easily recognize in ourselves (even if we are not plus-size). He does this through a simple action that's performed by many off stage, but rarely on stage -- cookie binging. Another unforgettable monologue character from Martin.

The tone of this monologue depends on the actor and their emotional interpretation of the writing. And the pacing, is it slow with silence between the lines or is it quick, coming out of the actor like a torrent of words?

Another devastating piece from a playwright that doesn't hold back from revealing truths about relationships and love.

Carnes is one of the few playwrights I know who use videoconferencing as the place/setting for a play, and does it effectively. Even better, she's poking fun at everything that can go wrong with people (esp. kids!) using this technology. Actual school is closed, school stage is dark, but fun making theatre doesn't have to stop during a pandemic -- thanks to Carnes!

These kids are so cute like the Peanuts gang...it's Schultz-cuteness on Zoom. Kids that are not having a fun time in the classroom on Zoom because it's not the same anymore will have fun working on this play -- it's playful like recess! There's something poignant that Carnes taps into with the character Josh that we all can relate to.

Unfolding naturally, Lewis captures that aching and longing for that special someone that got away, Most audience members will identify with Marquise. Consider this for your solo festival on love and relationships.

A fierce woman claims her dignity and freedom in this winning monologue. This monologue and others, just perfect for Zoom and YouTube, deal with women standing up and dealing blows to patriarchy and toxic masculinity. And showing us that best in us can show through the most difficult situations.
I would love to see from front-row a festival of monologues by Sellem.

Another stellar monologue from Sellem about a woman claiming her dignity in a difficult time.
Another voice you can't ignore.
Consider this for your festival on Black Lives Matter.