18 One-Minute Monologues from Plays and Musicals
Looking for one-minute monologues for an audition, rehearsal, or theatrical showcase? The monologues below all come from published plays and musicals, and some are even in the public domain and free to read. You’ll find a wide range of styles in the mix, from reflective and dramatic to comedic, plus a few that blend styles.
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One-Minute Monologues for Women
One-Minute Monologues for Teens
One-Minute Monologues for Women
Musical: A Christmas Story
Character: Miss Shields
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Comedic
Musical: Fun Home
Character: Alison
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Dramatic
Play: Born Yesterday
Character: Billy
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Reflective
Play: The MOMologues
Character: Ellen
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Reflective
Play: The Blue Bird
Character: Night
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Dramatic
Play: A Piece of My Heart
Character: Sissy
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Reflective
One-Minute Monologues for Men
Play: Red
Character: Rothko
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Dramatic
Play: Middletown
Character: Male Doctor
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Reflective
Play: Paul Pry
Character: Oldbutton
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Comedic
Play: The Book of Will
Character: Henry
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Reflective
Musical: Footloose
Character: Shaw
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Dramatic
Musical: A Connecticut Yankee
Character: Marvin
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Comedic
One-Minute Monologues for Teens
Musical: Footloose
Character: Ren
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Dramatic
Musical: Ride the Cyclone
Character: Noel
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Comedic / Dramatic
Play: Mall Madness
Character: Darla
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Comedic
Play: I’ll Never Love Again
Character: Three
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Reflective / Romantic
Play: The River Bride
Character: Belmira
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Reflective
Play: This One Thing I Do
Character: Susan
Length: 1 Minute
Style: Reflective
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Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theatre Trip, the author of The Thespian’s Bucket List➝, and the creator of The Cast Album List➝. Her background includes a BA in Theatre, a TESOL Drama certificate, and professional experience in Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.
