Fourth Place Winner! In "Losing Isaiah," which opens Friday in area theaters, Berry plays Khaila, a recovering drug addict who fights to regain custody of a son she abandoned four years earlier. Just listen. Honorary Mention By: Alexandria Davidson, Age 16 From: Ontario, Canada Description: This piece is based on my real life experience as I parted realms with my late father, Jeffrey Alexander Davidson. That water has been everywhere: icebergs from the ages before humanity, the river Caesar crossed, a poisoned well from the Middle Ages, the glasses on the Titanic. I mean, its kind of sad. If students or adults want to perform these monologues on video, we may be interested in sharing the video performance on this page. O my love! Thats for sure. You take a deep breath, approach the troll, and ask for your pencil back. Just like that. Gender: Female Genre: Comedic. By: Saturn Davis, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Age 17 Gender: Female Genre: Comedy Description: A heavy girl gets asked to the homecoming dance by the finest boy in school. The ones that have no shame hurting people. At the hospital, they said he wouldnt live, but he did, and now my mom has to stay home to take care of him. Why are you watching Youtube? Sounds like a horrible thing to say, but he didnt love me. Where are you? I, I claimed them all. Ill try harder, I promise. I have since learned that girls are impossible. Im not talking to her. I was practically shaking as I walked down the aisle Oh Charlie. Okay, Ill try to stay calm and explain. I jumped back in shock and then I heard it. Preferably Id like for it to be something like a big day out with my family. What, those are already getting outdated? If I do one thing wrong everybody is going to notice, and laugh at me, and Im going to be so embarrassed. And let our hearts, as subtle masters do, There are certainly some stereotypes and the movie goes to the extreme point of a mother who literally throws away her baby to a family that is white, wealthy and kind to the child. Back when the teachers would only discipline the ones who deserved it, not the innocent ones. By: Lizzie T., Texas, USA, Age 14 Description: A depressed teenager assures her friend that she will be alrightand her reason is surprisingly simple. I didnt want to leave the bathroom because I was afraid the attendant would be out there. I just want to go home, man. I saw you from across the street, and I just gotta say, I love your Halloween costume! He screamed Where is it? Were only minor deities though so we arent that important but we still have to go to all the meetings. And yes, its been hard, and extraordinarily frustrating, but I believe that we can do it, so lets go to it. And right away he started up again. Saying hi on the way to class. But shes gone. Break the school record in track and field? Youd think Id be surprised, but I wasnt. Well, maybe my mom. My one aunt is certain Im Vanilla, my uncle thinks Im chocolate. Dust pressed into a diamond by the weight of this world. Sam painfully recounts Peters passing, whose life was cut too short. I was 7. (falls dramatically to the floor) I thought you loved me. I felt pain and thenblack nothingness. All of you, in line. I know! Its as simple as mixing part A and part B, and in theory, it should work. Dont you dare throw that chair out the window! It was a test to see if we could read directions, and it said not to write anything down? Tip; if you dont want to become a dragons lunch, then I recommend you dont waltz into their home. But just to fill the time, I guess Ill go ahead and tell you another reason why Im eligible. In real life, would Halle Berry's character EVER have had a chance of finding her baby years after she abandoned him in a crack-induced haze? And you need to try. Maybe I just see this differently because of my close association with a family where the parents and one child are white and the other child is not, but family is not about race-corny as this may sound, it really is about love and support. But didnt I have everything anyone could want? Well, have you heard of the Seven Deadly Sins? How did we get here? First Place Winner By: Lilly Johnson, Age 13, Missouri, USA Gender: Female Genre: Dramatic Description: A teenage surfer narrowly escapes a shark attack and it changes her view of the ocean forever. Or when the lights are out and someone yells for your name, and youre black, and everyone is like where did you go, it so dark I cant see you. This play explores some serious topics like death, mental illness, and personal loss. (pause) Wait, what happened?!!! with twelve yoke of oxen [Heb. (Begins experiencing an emotional shift.) If I had spoken to my mother the way you just spoke to me, she should have whipped me with a leather belt until I bled. As Tina holds the canister that contains his ashes, Fizzy lights a candle to prepare for his funeral. I ordered it from my house, but it never arrived. I talked to her. The port is closed,too? Gender: Any Genre: Comedic. No? Othello says. (Pauses, reigning in her emotion, and scowls at the bear.) I was looking at myself in the mirror when my reflection started to waver. Well, you better hurry up with that, youve only got a few years left before you turn practically into prune, and then no good man will want you. You guys are still regular people. I didnt think so. I wasn't asking, I was telling. But I was thinking more like drums. You know it all because you live in the world. This monologue is from The Telling, the first short play in. (turns to where the friend is) Shish Kabobs. (React to thought of what could happen to dogs.) A pub in Clapham Junction, London. Maybe if I fold some cranes, all my struggles would be solved (laughs). The powers back! But, what if our country is not living up to its part of the deal? Take it from me, Charlies brother died of a heart attack tooI think it ran in the family and after that I couldnt find another husband. I got my bachelors, two masters, my PhD, met your dad, and then I had you. In this scene, Death is trying to convince the two that he is the better option, even though the two lovers are convinced that love is stronger than he is. My apologies, young man, I didnt realize-wait, why are you even here if your leg is broken?! I slip on a pair of jeans, toss on a shirt and head off to work. IM SIXTEEN. Folding paper and legends, thats not enough to build hope on, but its all we get. I mean, it was a big mistake, huge. Why do I have to suffer through this? The night before Xias deportation, she visits her brother in prison. Oh, look who I just got an email from. Every time the doorbell rings, Im scared to answer for fear of bad news. (beat) Oh, hello, Mr. Mumumba. There he is! But hey, theres a rumor going around that when I get back, Im going to be the coolest kid in school! Alright, now youll want to take a step forward, then dart out like a majestic scorpion of the Sahara! What else was I supposed to do? "Elisha is found not in his study, but in the field: not with a book in his hand, but the plough" (Hall). Watch premium and official videos free online. A vampire. We want wallets n watches. But my dad was an explorer, a conqueror. These humans are walking all over me like Im their actual mother. I looked down at my sister and felt as if the world was ending. All right, class. It actually isnt. Gender: Any Genre: Comedic, Hello (looks down at paper) George. Growing! No, no mom and dad know I wont be out for a minute. The most illegal thing Id done up until that point was J-walked. Its so helpless cant you see? But it is bad for me to as him out? I will tell her it was auto correct. My magnificent, shining sources of love. Barely. I knew from the moment he left he was disgusted by my ugliness! Losing Isaiah (9/9 . Dont follow in my footsteps and drop out because I did it. The other men took far longer. I didnt have a choice. Rule #5 If I make a mess, you clean it. Youve been with me for so long, through everything, the ups, and downs, and during all of the struggles that come with growing up, you have been my best friend. And my job? Pick that up, well need it later (Suddenly surprised. (Pinches himself/herself.) This is not a cry for help nor anOh please, Mother! (Exaggerated wink.) The brother to whom I gave the ticket to! This is the worse day of my life, for real this time. Im Brock Bruce, and I will see you at work tomorrow. Ive disappointed everyone. You now have to stay there for six months of the year. But the thing is, I love Hades. By: Christopher Parker, Age 13, South Carolina USA Description: A teen explains the craziness of quarantine to a friend online. Well, you better look around, cause me and Isaiah, we the same kind of people. (Starts speaking in a British accent.) Sometimes I feel like the only one in the whole class who has problems with learning. Excuse me Mr. Jacobs. Ill be there early. (practically throws phone) Leslie? Being a skinny girl in todays society gives you so much privilege, no matter what race or gender you are. Still not going to pay, huh?(Starts playing the flute. Ive had them for as long as I can remember, and I have no clue why God chose me to have them. Okay, bye! Frankly, this whole show is pointless. I threw him in the trash can. My stomach goes all turvy and I try to keep quiet and to myself. We talked about it. If a black person happens to wear braids to school, some say you have to wear your real hair, youre not allowed extensions. No! Where are you going? Ive found that in the classes where I sit next to a friend, I do much better. Whoosh! My life has been nothing but painful for the past two years, with names thrown at me from every direction and pranks pulled on me just to see me in pain and agony. Understand that we, as boys, will never understand the mind of a girl. I work hard to get good grades, but to not be the top of my class. Adopts a more serious sexy tone.) I was so tired that I fell asleep in these beds.(Pause. Ive always had a terrible vision. All my scars are. Everyone holds me up to her standards. The Daverns Inn is up for sale, and it must be sold. Do you get my drift? 911, what is your emergency? I could blame it on my father, but it was me who took away the only thing I loved, the only thing that truly made me happy. I walked out of the class knowing I aced it. GET BACK, FEATHERED FIENDS, GET BACK! By me! Dear diary, A lot happened today, so get ready. So, if you do want a job here you will have to make an oath that you will never step foot in a Bath and Body Works ever again. He acted like a nice guy around her, but I could tell he wasnt a good guy. I am. I am a monster, but Im not one of the dangerous variety. I still cant believe that Esteban did that. I could tell you that I'm gonna make you my house mouse. Im just the nerdy, smart girl that no one likes. People are amazed that I remember so much about my mother, because the cancer took her when I was only five. You you think Im pretty? You were old. The same goes for voting and leadership. See, I told you that she has terrible taste in music. (pause) Where are you going, George? Nothing. Its just all of these big-money corporate companies profiting off of naive romantics by selling aphrodisiacs, like chocolates. Really, Im not much of anything. By: Abbey Sourov, Age 14, Seattle, Washington, USA Description: Sixteen-year-old Bianca is grieving and frustrated. And Snazzy, there was that time when he ordered you to let Mrs. Claus use you as a mannequin for the little girls dresses she was making. One night, I woke up in the middle of the night and went to the kitchen to get a glass of water. (Rapidly breathing.) The end. Margaret Lewin : Any animal can give birth. I love you too, yeah; this has been fun. How am I going to explain this whole situation? Do you think that I could forget with people telling me every day? And you know what else really gets my vines in a twist? Not a single word! Cinemark She is now speaking into the phone.) I met someone. Hes the one for me. There, I said it. Third Place Winner! An email redemption code has been sent to the receiver. Fine. Most of the monologues about death on the list are about grief and how the character is dealing with loss. All I really want today is to grab these chips, head to my room, and drown out the yelling from my parents room with the screams from Chainsaw Massacre #2, because believe it or not, that movie is slightly less terrifying than whats going on outside my bedroom door. Mom said that he should shut up and let me decide. Oh, what the heck. I still have all the gifts you gave me, the fluff ball, the coloring page, the paintings, and that terrible ceramic dog that sort of resembles mine. Whether or not you ever remember who we were, I will be here. There. It almost looked like our brains were going to explode out of our heads! But from now on, Im taking the stairs. Maybe it was guilt. I can totally prove it to you, but then that means Ill have to read what youre thinking out loud and I wouldnt want to expose you like that, but then again, youre asking for it. Jessie? Yet people question why you continue to drink, and staggeringly, if youre okay. This is your chance. Listen buddy, Im gonna stop you right there. He doesnt need you. Your desks are full of busywork, your lunch trays are full of mush, and your teachers are full of you know, uh, nonsense. Just for trying to say hello? Marilyn Monroe was a celebrity. Well, just between you and me, they could use another shower. The poor woman gorged herself on it and thats what killed her. Yeah, I know this flight to England costs a lot of money, but he is worth it, anything for my hubby! Yes, this is an emergency. Welcome to GoodLife, my name is Anya. Im happy he left us. What did I ever do to deserve this kind of pain and hurt? I stayed up all night reading classified documents. Traitors dont deserve anything. I may be smaller than you, but Ive got powerful weapons in these here paws. Terrible. I dont think that was it, though. Not even GoodLife can save him. I was always just walking to get somewhere, never just to wander off into some cave and get bit by I dont even wanna know, or throw a rock over a seagulls head in order to get the piece of bagel it was going to steal from me, or have to drive around to the nearest beach to catch a bath before families started coming in and setting up their volleyball nets. Thats right. Just turn on the news. It came from out of nowhere like I dont even know how the monkey got where I was so it could poop on my head specifically. I draw a lot. Im so sorry! None of my other friends have to share a room, and none of them have a mother like you. Stop it, MOM, you cant call me at work anymore. Hes typing!! Gender: Any Genre: Dramatic. (Disorientated, lies on the ground, trying to run away, makes a dramatic exit. Okay God, take me know. Wait, Fabio? Sixteen-year-old Eva quietly tells her older sister, Analise, about a time when she went to the bakery and first met Merek, the bakers son. Or at least until hes buried beneath a snow drift. First Place Winner! Im not a mean or impatient person so I just sat at my desk, tapping my foot, waiting for her. I made a lot of new friends in Middle School, some that I still have all the way to now, in high school. And this scar? Its so fun! I woke up, and I was really tired, right? It is based on the novel of the same name by Seth Margolis. I dont mean to alarm you. Oh! I can hear you now. Well, they may sound like the same thing to you. By: Nikki D., Los Angeles, California, USA, Age 12 Gender: Male or Female Genre: Comedic Description: A student describes their day at school. Let's be clear on this one, this is a good film to watch. As soon as she saw me, she jumped. What about now? I am going to be a janitor! Anyway, back to the seasons. Not even scuba gear can save us from the horrors of the ocean! I first maneuvered that path when I was younger than most of you are now. By: Mikala Southern, Georgia, USA, Age 12 Description: A student tells a story about how a daredevil stunt helped him become the coolest kid in school. This is how I imagined my first breakup would be: (dramatic pose, Girl imitating boy voice) Im sorry. Hi. Somebody who actually attempted should get the part. And this is one of those times. Im going to die! MARIA. Dear Lord. (In a very nerdy way) Statistics show that the easiest way to get someone to like you is to be popular. As a fellow, neighbor, worker, and citizen of this fair town I am here to tell you why I, Brock Bruce, deserves a promotion, and how together, we can make Walmart Great Again! I remember waking up surrounded by paramedics and police. It obviously wasnt my fault because why would I do things that would upset her on purpose? You just feel bad because some of us really cared, and that's not sorry, that's pity. I know you havent gotten the chance to check their wall paint for dangerously high amounts of lead or check her bank statements, but I think shes pretty trustworthy! We, here at GoodLife have the solutions to all of lifes problems. Those kindergartners should be ashamed for doing that to her. Monster. We can do this another time. Its too bad I never got to meet him. You see the thing is OK dont freak out but, I can read your mind! The sun is as hot as ever during these summer days. It taught me how to grieve. Dont you look at me like that, I do not want to have another shrimp incident. Then of course Baby Erk had to drop into our home. Im livin the good life. (trying to joke) You are not paying $1 million for a popsicle, are you? However, I am willing to admit that I was wrong and the movie is a fairly accurate account of unconditional love and by the end, I was in tears. Our home one, this is the worse day of my life, for real time. 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