Free Middle School Monologues

Free middle school monologues may be the best answer to a teen's performing woes.

You can likely access free middle school monologues at your school. Students have been doing these tried and true pieces every year since the beginning of time. Tried and true can equate to worn out. Of course, you can add your own spin on the script. However, wouldn't it be nice to have something fresh?

Teachers also are on the search for monologues. They know middle schoolers want fresh, hip material and want to give it to them. Of course, with school budgeting constraints, it is necessary to look for bargains. What is a bigger bargain than free?

Parents want to see their children's talents shine. This is especially true when performing. While they can't learn the material for them, they can help them find scripts that showcase their talent.

Visit these websites on your search for a middle school monologue:

• Brian Heath – Filmmaker Brian Heath provides a selection of teen monologues, each conveniently labeled for male or female, and the predominant emotional impact.
• Stage Page – Find a number of monologues written by G.L. Horton. These scripts are perfect for auditions and classroom exercises and are conveniently labeled with a short description, character's age, and the length. If you are in a hurry, scroll to the bottom and use the search tools to sort by gender and age.
• Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts – The academy provides an extensive list of monologue resources, with a warning for parents to visit the sites with their children, as some material may be inappropriate for minors.
• Stage Agent – Stage Agent offers audition monologues for all ages. Use the handy search feature to narrow down your selection to age, gender, category, length, and type.

When looking for a middle school monologue, it is important to look for these items:

1. Choose a monologue that highlights your strengths. Do you enjoy making people laugh? Can you cry on demand? Choose a script that works with you, not against you.
2. Does the script fit into the time you have allotted? If not, is there a natural place to cut content?
3. Is the content age appropriate? When in doubt, consult with your teacher or director.
4. Are there any restrictions on the use of the monologue? Many playwrights will allow you to use their work for class or auditions but may require acknowledgment and compensation if you plan to perform in front of a paying audience.
5. Look for something fresh to stand out from the crowd.
6. Make sure the material has a strong beginning, to capture the audience's attention, and a strong ending, to leave them satisfied.
7. Look for a storyline that has a strong pivotal moment.

If you are performing for your class, you can easily pick up a favorite book, the script from a movie, or even select a short scene from a play you've performed and make it into your monologue. You may even want to check with the creative writing club for truly original content.

If you do many monologues, you may also want to invest in a few books of monologue collections, such as:

• Monologues for Teens and Twenties by Jim Chevallier
• Actor's Choice: Monologues for Teens edited by Erin Detrick
• Ultimate Audition Book for Teens: III One-Minute Monologues for Teens, Vol. 2 edited by L. E. McCollough
• What's Growing Under Your Bed?: A Collection of Sketches and Monologues for Children and Young Teens by Martha Bolton

With a little research and thought, you can find free middle school monologues that highlight your strengths. Take the time to find the right script, and spend the time to learn the material, and the audience will see you as the superstar that you really are.

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