Since she wasnt really around much with her work and everything, I decided that I could take the train from Ohio to Pennsylvania, to stay with my aunt because that seemed like my only option as long as I was away from home. I know thats what they all say. He is sitting on a grocery bag. When I walk to the door that is clearly a sign I no longer wish to be here. Are you frozen? It was supposed to be a secret. My door has a knob instead of a handle! I would do anything to get my family back. Get home, shower, lay in bed. (Disorientated, lies on the ground, trying to run away, makes a dramatic exit. She saw how angry I was and started in with this ridiculous story about being mugged on the way to work, I mean that happens all the time in New York, but it doesnt mean you have to be late! I started to steal cars, sell them for a hot meal and a cheap hotel. There was a moment to reflect back on the wild ride that it's been. Ive been really trying to keep a happy face for Luke, but its really hard. The performer must cite the author AND Drama Notebook in his/her recitation, and if possible, add a link to the Drama Notebook Monologues on a web page where the performance is shared. And it is of my utmost pleasure to announce that we are becoming more than pasta manufactures, today we are pasta pioneers. (Turns back to phone) Its still a no. I love getting lost in the new world they've created, which allows me to forget about the problems in life for awhile. After that I went to Georges house to tell her about it. Genre: Dramatic, (Actor kneels at the grave of his/her mother.). MY EARS. Rainbows and unicorns, that felt good! It just sort of covers up all the hurt and emptiness. Thank god I changed it to Marilyn. I come from a mixed family, my moms like half cherry, dads rocky road. They wont tan, and no lotion or potion will erase them. The part that made me ache was when Ricky told me bout the day they served French toast sticks. But yeah, it was some dark time until one day. For me, my name means good taste in music, unhappiness, great books on a shelf in a Khrushchevka, career, marriage and children my name reminds me of my father. (brightened with a new idea, excited) Oh, did I tell you about the penguins? I would use any excuse in the book to not have to perform. Isnt that just the bees knees! Its kinda creepy I cant even re-freeze without being sure shes not looking. Youre already on thin ice in this class so, you give pass him a piece while also giving him the stink-eye. Waiting for my answer, and he is looking so longingly at me. No, I dont want anything at all. One gloomy day, my dad came to visit. There were even times when I didnt want to be on this earth anymore, but looking at her, I felt that things were going to get betterthat I would come out stronger than ever. And then I was falling, faster and faster, and the river, shiny and wicked, was rushing up to meet me, faster and faster and faster and then (beat) I woke up. If you ask me, I think it was the gas station attendant. By: Meredeen Smelser, Washington, USA, Age 13 Description: A crazy cat lady thinks that one of her cats is trying to kill her. Obviously its not going well, but at least Im trying right? (On phone.) (Pause, turns to the hero) My Mom wants to know if you want to come for dinner tomorrow night. Monday the 26th of April. (Beat.) A white-hot searing that bled and pussed and crusted over. Everyone, look here! We talked about it. Like, we would pretend we were dying, or possessed or something. I didnt know wed have to practice auditioning. Melissa, if you found a mouse in your home you would set up a mousetrap for sure. Find someone else to rip their heart to shreds. Some days you think you look nice and no one says anything. How to unscrew a planet. And if you regain your memory, I hope you dont suddenly like her better than me. We would thank God for the food on our table, the roof over our heads and our wonderful family. Oh, so youre gonna become a snitch now. Im starvingbut I am not going to eat that pizza. I promise youthe moment you decide to get up out of your chair and take a walk or go to lunch with your friends that you havent seen in ages, then you will feel better. And that matters. If you tell on him, that will make it worse. (Moment of realization) Ok so maybe Im like totally petrified. One thing is for sure, when I grow up, Im not going to be like them. Clang! THIS IS MY PUNISHMENT FOR SKIPPING THAT ONE LACROSSE PRACTICE-what?! I didnt think so. Its not that I dont think Im beautiful, I do sometimes. But its not like I need one. Ill see you tomorrow. Dry as a whistle. But anyway, I didnt feel like talking to her, so I went up to my room to do homework. Good riddance, hell say. I am making this way harder than it has to be but I really cant fail, I just cant! I have a hair and make-up artist and a personal trainer. (Tone switches, slightly hesitant.) It feels wrong to Sadako. jeff foxworthy home; walk with me lord old school; tucson parking permit map; cavalier king charles spaniel rescue michigan; Mostly, I think about Thomas, and how if I would have been paying attention at the river, he would stillhe wouldbe here. You dont care, not enough to be sorry. What should I write? Yeah, Ill admit it. Now, Im 95 and I can hardly walk. (pause) Okay, yes. Theyre not going to find me until my rotting corpse starts stinking up the building. He waves at me but with only three fingers. The only thing interesting about him is his name. Genre: Comedic. Someone named Jenny and another named Mrs. Switzer. Ill get to practice my Espaol. Is that my school picture? Well, just one, teeny, tiny, little, insignificant, totally no-big-deal favor. They made of love. Lights it.) Now, cacao looks delicious from the outside, but boy, is it disgusting. Aside from the money. No!!! Ignore the fresh, yeasty scent RINGO, NO, DONT POUNCE! I figured everything would be okay and I could find a cab to take me to my aunts but then I realized that I left my bag on the train which had my phone and all of the money that I could bring. (Turns webcam on) I could come on here and say I am fine, and that today was an amazing day, but that would be lying. NOW. It was getting late, so I started to hitchhike. You stayed up late with me looking at the stars. A monologue happens when you think to yourself something like, "I need to buy bread." But other times, when you are reasoning, you might entertain and engage several points of view like a . Why should I have to see that word, over and over again? By: Emma Gordon, Age 12, New York, USA Description: A college student shares a lesson in empathy with her friend. He wasnt even that nice-looking, anyway. I wanted to stay in her safe little bubble forever. I hope I can give her strength when she needs it. Mrs. Wright, the selection for the school musical is downright dumb! (turns back to the audience) I wasnt supposed to shout it. (pause) Perhaps it is because I take a special interest in some of her plants. Im not a mean or impatient person so I just sat at my desk, tapping my foot, waiting for her. And keep yelling at the door, hoping one day shell let me in again. Thats a boy thing. You feel yourself panic, the waves getting bigger and bigger! Im just the nerdy, smart girl that no one likes. No maam! Jessie? I promise you that I wont let Luke see you or remember you like this. Its a a blackout? You need to memorize this before the interview starts (Phone rings. See, Im not crazy. Do you know? A clap of thunder so loud it shook the very ground beneath my feet. I didnt catch that last part. I went to get a spoon, but before I knew it, the door slammed, and he was gone. One time, we pretended to be in Atlantis, beneath the sea. Its lightning.yes, Im serious. I was horrified by what I saw- a nearly perfect figure of myself, but the image twisted. Soon enough, Alex confronted me in private tried to fight me. One group, the group to my left, said I was too round for them; and the ones on the right? Please, please make them stop fighting. Since you were smart enough to hire me to take care of the rats then you should be smart enough to know that you should pay me unless you want something terrible to happen. Okay, start again. I saw her hand the salesman a small piece of paper with no words. I am the monster under my bed. Destroyed his TV. Can I tell you something? FABIO?! I wore silky dresses and flirted with the gentlemen, but mostly I danced. Dont worry. And I was left with absolutely no fortune at all, since the brother seemed to have a gambling problem. Madman, actually. I dont know which way to go, and this forest is so creepy and full of shadows! Alright already, let the woman wear what she wants okay? You didnt expect that did you Yeah, I didnt either. I cant believe I had hoped that he would like me. It I was desperate to be accepted by either group. I mean, am I missing something here? Who would even buy such a stupid thing? By: Lauren B., North Carolina, USA, Age 12 Gender: Male Genre: Comedic Description: Rudolphs brother tells him not to forget where he is from. Like if you wear makeup, you know you look good. Will you marry me? I cherish the moments I have with my family because I know that at any time, they can be taken away from me; Off to fight some war and never come back. (beat) No, I dont terrorize villages. Why do I have to be ambushed by this word at a drugstore when its a word that my parents dont even say to each other anymore? I also took up a part time job to help pay for rent and food. Ill try not to let it happen again. My hearts pounding through my chest. I would go to my mom and ask what was wrong she would say it was Nothing sweetie, dont worry about it. But of course that wasnt true. I used to like English class. Favorites much? How do you think that makes me feel, huh? If you turned Andromeda to stone Athena would be furious. By: Ethan Roberts, Age 12, Plymouth, England Description: The genie in Aladdin vents his frustrations Gender: Any Genre: Comedic. Ok Jessie? Birds arent stuck in moldy, rundown apartments. Do you not catch the tiny clamour, Busy click of an elfin hammer, Voice of the Lepracaun singing shrill As he merrily plies his trade.. Thats when I started to get worried, so I went downstairs to check on her, andshe was gone. After that I dont mind what you do. I got up in the middle of the night and noticed my father was packing his bag. By: Liam Cantin, Age 12, Quebec, Canada Description: A middle aged dog is determined to not like babiesEspecially not the one his human parents have brought home. Thats over. The end. Oh, Felicia, can you please adjust your screen so we can see you and not your forehead? (mocking her in falsetto) Oh, Mr. Archibald, thats a circuit breaker! I hate being able to grab into the folds of my stomach. Oh before I go, I think Im gonna take this pretty little Rolex. I used to believe that I could understand girls. Why I became such a slack off. I dont look like everyone else, and I dont know how to fix it. The other one was a chemical that has been shown to bring people back to life. (Referencing stuffed rabbit) Mrs. Bunny says I cant go, and you know nothing will change her mind. Well, good morning world. 3. Speaking of which, yours is so good you should enter the costume contest. Thank you for coming to my seminar on Gallivanting through the Asteroid Cosmonaut Magnitude of Outer Planets through Orbit. For the kiddies out there SPAAAACE! You want to scream, What is wrong with you? Heck, when have I ever done something just for fun? What did I do today? Now explain to me why youre okay with that. Sweetie, dont waste your life as I did. For the Student Council, I mean. Ok Samantha what do you want? Or FAAAAST! Or when the teacher reads your hall pass out loud and your whole class knows you spent half of the period in the guidance counselors office. I should probably tell you now, before you notice it. He wrote some of you letters. Mrs. Jones just glared at me. Hello, and welcome to Fencing 101. My dad was always apologizing. AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE USED IN THE LYRIC OF "A WHOLE NEW WORLD" BY ZAYN MALIK AND ZHAVIA WARD Authors: Siti Nursolihat Evie Kareviati Abstract Language is a tool of. Your mind travels to so many places and everythings fine. The stupidest thing Ive done? I just want to be a normal kid. I got plenty of love left. You make me feel like Im always behind. My mum told my stepdad to pull into this gas station, stretch our legs and chill out a bit. More than half of the stuff I talked about I still to this day. I like learning. And when we do, we will see Lila again. By: Eleanor H., New York, NY, Age 12 Gender: Female Genre: Dramatic Description: A young girl seeks help from a therapist about her fear of going outside. The shirt is too tight, or too loose, or not the right colour, and the pants are too rigid, or too short, or too everything. We found a copy recently. Taking pictures of me, invading my privacy. But its a snail. We've been up all night writing. The Believer Issue 141 will be released May 2. He/she talks on a headset. Genre: Comedic. I wouldnt be stressed to step in his acid reflux secretions. Sometimes, it feels like the whole world is against me and keeping me from my dream. You know, just to ask them a few questions like wheres the nearest hardware store, oh and if Theo has any cameras at his house. Dancing brought me so much joy! Ohis that the new neighbor from next door? I am sad that you look at me, your mother, and see an enemy; someone always criticizing, heckling, and yelling at you. I used to always yap and moan about her Earth, Wind and Fire, but thats just what girls do to their mothers. In the middle of my inspirational speech. My work bag, my pajamas, my shoes, were soaked! Your scientists will want to work with me on this. It was a big, green frog! Santa is where? [JASMINE] A whole new world A dazzling place I never knew But when I'm way up here It's crystal clear That now, I'm in a whole new world with you [ALADDIN] Now I'm in a whole new world with you . She fell to the ground. I dont know, but Im this dogs parent now. I think this is the right way, but Im still scared. Stream now on Peacock: https. So then wait, are you listening? Yeah, I understand its nice to finally laugh, not get called names, and to play in all the reindeer games with everyone else besides just me but cant you see theyre just using you? In the hospital, they told me that I had been struck by lightning. (pause) No, mom. Money, designer clothes, loving family. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. A pretty nothing. Somebody who actually attempted should get the part. Oh, yeah. I mean just because its my first major audition doesnt mean I should worry. (beat) What was that? He didnt deserve this he had a family, and friends, and a future, he had a life. I always hated physicals because then I would know how much I actually weighed. Have I reached the pandemic response team? I opened the door and guess what? And if I would take those away, I wouldnt be there for our masters and serve them well. (pause, turns back to hero) She said to tell you that its meatloaf. My little brother is supposed to write an essay about the civil war. The same goes for voting and leadership. You know what, Im just gonna let him take me, jail shouldnt be too bad right? (pause) Mom, I will not wave at the camera, I have a reputation to uphold. Hes He has to be. But in the end I was punished for it. All subscriptions to the Believer placed by June 15 will start with this McSweeneys is an independent nonprofit publishing company based in San Francisco. By: Leah Garcia, Age 13, Maryland, USA Description: A teen recounts the night her father left to her therapist. I mean, it was a big mistake, huge. Now that I say that Im realizing thats why I dont have my license. So, they had to walk. (Looks around the room.) Growing! Lights off, no more talking! When I walked in, I saw the truck driver lying on the floor covered in blood. I know Im late for work, but you would not believe the morning Ive had! I wasnt surprised. Turns out because of that little scuffle he started to verbally abuse George, but she still wouldnt leave him. Anything that you say can and will be used against you. (Goes back to normal voice) I mean honestly! Thats why you shouldnt be scared Anna, youll love Middle School, I promise. (pause) Ok, fine. What will they do when I tell them Im done? A vampire. Omg, I had the worst day at the mall today. You know I was bullied. Jeanine jumps looking a bit startled but then angrily picks up the phone.) She keeps talking on and on and on! No matter what. Well guess what, I am tired of it and Ive had enough! I mean come on, 15 years in the can? Jessie? I am not spoken to unless I speak first. To just be an average kid. Oh my God, I might starve. Discuss these conflicts wi (Accidentally steps on a teddy bear with a tag that says, I Love You.) And the worst part everything, everything, everything, everywhere you look, has the L word on it. Another ticket! To get bullied and called worthless do you want that? As far as my dreams will take me! The ocean seems scary to many, even dangerous. TikTok? Then my mom said that she wasnt his mother and it was time to cut the apron strings. (Imitating children.) Was that normal for you Mom? And I am steaming full speed to the east coast of Africa. Hey! I thought to myself, how can this morning get any worse? Hes always hiding in piles of things and jumping out at me! Im not such a bad guy if you really get to know me. The best kids art & storytelling magazine out there. By: Amelia M., Age 12, Ohio, USA Gender: Any Genre: Comedic Description: Kid is jealous of older brother who gets more screen time. An irrational fear, of course, theyre perfectly harmless. Not surrounded by paparazzi and obsessive fans. I know you have a right to privacy and you dont have to tell me anything. He. When our sergeant told us, my body stiffened, and my heart rate sped up. He didnt want anyone else to look at me. It splashed all over my Ann Taylor blouse and onto my Jimmy Choos. Then the light starts to flicker again and the man crawls back into his box. The Lion King 15. Theres another one! So, Im just saying maybe asking me how I feel isnt the best approach. I tried to survive. Watch another video performance of this monologue here! Well, I know its a sunny day, but it could still happen! My family has limited me to an hour on the computer a day, and thats definitely not okay. Yay! All my hard work, just thrown away. He was British and personality-wise hes pretty eccentric. Its a no-doubt home run and its coming right for me, and I caught it! I realized that my younger brother, Colin, is taller than me. Though I am willing to make a deal. (Gets on her knees and starts praying.) Yeah and also, its true that I ran for Student Council last year but there was a miscommunication. What keeps me going? Everyone was telling me it was the right choice, but looking back Im not sure it was. Hes out of his mind! I think I was like four or five. Im takin Trout. Teachers like to read stuff like that, right? Everest, and apparently, when people die up there, they just leave the bodies. We walked into the room carrying our masterpiece hidden by a cloth. She wants to be near Barry, because he's the only one who witnessed her most animal side and loves her anyway. At first, I didnt know what to do. (Texting.) But today I saw a flicker of hope. Besides, I think Im running out of time. And Im doing it today not tomorrow. You get your drivers license and suddenly its like a whole world has opened up. ), Wow. You guys are still regular people. Youre at a boring part? So, after about four whole minutes of me staring at the door just waiting for that rat to walk in, she came running in. And I hate these lines that rip through my body. Only twelve in this hospital, this is no place for little girls, this is no place for anyone. 180 times four, which is 720 calories, plus breakfast (does calculation) so 1730 calories. I have never killed a human in my life. I dropped my working papers along with the uniforms made by society to make us all the same clones of work slaves. This summer the air conditioner broke in our SUV so shes been rolling down the windows, but that isnt stopping her from singing at the top of her lungs. Since then I have been able to cheat my way through school like the best of them. There! First Place Winner By: Hannah Chaffin, Age 16 Gender: Any Genre: Dramatic Description: A conceited high school girl who volunteers to visit a disabled boy, is called out for actually being selfish and egotistical. What do you mean you are busy? OFF. When I get to four hunderd, Im headin north. (pause) Okay, when we were kids, we always got into trouble together. Well, maybe my mom. Man, all they do is cry and cry and cry, twenty-four seven. bonjela makes ulcers worse,
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