Andrea Aptecker

When Luna is called into a mysterious office to answer for her “sin,” she tries to convince the AI receptionist to let her go. But the doors are locked and there’s no escape. But perhaps the receptionist has her own plans for Luna.

A 16-year-old girl goes in search of her boyfriend who has disappeared up a ladder and into the sky.

FINALIST IN THE 2023 GARY GARRISON PLAYWRITING AWARD FOR 10-MINUTE PLAYS.
-Char is deliriously happy in her marriage. Or so she says. So then why can’t she stop “fantasizing” about the new neighbors?

In this drama about marriage, greed, and revenge, Myrna and Theodore welcome two strangers into their elegant but isolated home in the countryside after their car breaks down. But the strangers may not have landed on their doorstep by accident. As their intentions become clear, the evening takes a macabre turn. To make matters worse, a storm is brewing, the forest outside the house is brimming with strange, creeping wildlife, the phones don’t work, and the strangers won’t leave until they get what they came for.

A woman wants a voice, and she may do anything to get it.

When a gentleman pays a lady a visit to her elegant Washington, D.C. residence, their flirtatious
banter turns into a cat and mouse game between a man seeking answers, and a woman desperate
to make her mark in the world.

6 fierce monologues for women ranging in age from 25-95.

Writer and language enthusiast Ginnie, craves a bigger life. She wants a passionate marriage, but husband Will is plagued by a disturbing incident from the past that has closed him off. She dreams of attending the renowned Global Language Institute, but hasn’t traveled outside city limits in years, despite her love of world languages. Ginnie is stuck. When mysterious new neighbors Magus and Ana move in next door, Ginnie is captivated: Are the neighbors spies? What exactly is their marriage all about? Why does Ana suddenly disappear? In discovering the truth about the neighbors, Ginnie may discover her own way out of being stuck.

Desperation takes hold when Lila realizes her Zoom baking class is going off the rails. Her students don’t listen, the technology is imperfect, baking via Zoom is harder than it looks, and to make matters worse, her ex-boyfriend is taking the class--and he's intent on winning her back in excruciating sonnet. It turns out, Zoom has its limits, and teaching is not always a piece of cake.

Carmen, a divorced, single mother, and Nathaniel, divorced, single dad, meet on Zoom during a pandemic. But their meeting, which begins as a fun, flirty Zoom chat, devolves into malaise. Carmen distrusts Nathaniel’s politics, and questions his pandemic social distancing habits. Nathaniel just wants to have sexy fun.

When French food and culture expert Brynn visits Marian, an aspiring baker, to sample her homemade chocolate mousse, Brynn’s unvarnished critique leads to an unexpected outcome, and a valuable lesson—it’s always better to be...unapologetic!

Angie is getting herself dolled up for her date with Bud, but why is she even bothering? Can loneliness be cured with hairspray and chutzpah?

Halloween has been cancelled and college student Liliana is depressed. But her mom may know just the trick to lift her spirits.

After a woman’s fiancé leaves her, she discovers her true mission in life--to save the world.
*Note: This monologue can be read by a female, male, or non-binary person

Violet and Douglas have moved into a historical home. It’s just lovely. But everything is not as it appears in this suspense/drama. Why has Douglas brought Violet to this home? What lurks here, in the shadows—waiting? Who is the charming mystery man Violet meets in the Great Room, and what will become of Violet when she discovers the secrets inside the house? Unrequited is a juicy, spooky play, rife with passion and spine-tingling twists and turns. The play is set in 1936, and though it takes place in the past, it is intended to be a raw, living, breathing story for modern audiences.

Sometimes a lady just wants a nice dinner out, with a Steak Diane (no cream sauce, s’il vous plait), and a Baked Alaska Flambé-- is that too much to ask?

Regina loves cutting men’s hair. And she’s not shy about dating clients. Her friends want her to settle down, but Regina is a free spirit and settling down is not in the cards. She doesn’t need a husband telling her what to do, thank you very much.

A woman remembers a moment from childhood: Being dropped off at kindergarten by her mother, only to discover the school was closed and she was alone—as she pondered what to do, the principal discovered her and took her to a secret place. (Please note: This monologue is available in both an American/English speaking accent, and the accent of Japan or another country outside of the United States -- the original monologue was inspired by my student from Japan). *The Japanese or outside the USA accented version of the script is available under the Script Sample file.

On a sightseeing trip to a small village in Albania, a woman finds herself in peril, and is surprised by her husband's response.

Synopsis: After her grandmother’s death, a woman has an intimate encounter with the gardener in the birdhouse, and realizes how ephemeral life is.

Agatha interviews for a job at a company where vengeance is the name of the game—just perfect for Agatha, who has a score to settle with her interviewer.

Agatha interviews via Zoom for a job at a company where vengeance is the name of the game—just perfect for Agatha, who has a score to settle with her interviewer.

Sheila is surprised when she discovers an unexpected snack option in the office vending machine.

Lila’s Zoom class goes off the rails when her ex-boyfriend decides to enroll in her Holiday Cheese Plating class. To make matters worse, it’s a snowy night, the internet is unstable, and partway through the lesson, Lila’s new love interest joins the group, culminating in a showdown between the two men…and a little bit of holiday magic. *Note #1: This is a sequel to YOU CAN BAKE! but also stands on its own. Note #2: This play was written for Zoom but can be modified to be performed live on stage.

Two divorced single parents decide to meet in person after connecting online. But soon, their fun, flirty date devolves into malaise.

A sexy refrigerator (Rita) has had it with her man.