The monologue library · Browse by length
2 free monologues in this slice of the library — read, print, and perform at no cost. Attribution is the only requirement.
Under 2 minutes, 2–4 minutes (audition-standard), 4–7 minutes (full), or 7+. Estimated at roughly 150 words per minute from the source text — actual performance time varies with pace and blocking.
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Roughly 4-7 minutes at the estimated pace -- full pieces with room to build, better suited to a showcase or a longer audition slot than a quick cut. A short list today; check back as more of the catalog is tagged.
Length is an honest estimate, not a stopwatch reading: roughly 150 words per minute over the actual spoken text (the same section an audition-cut packet slices from), so actual performance time will vary with an actor's pace and blocking. Use it to shortlist, then time a real read-through before you commit to a cut.
Little Red tells her mother about a very strange walk to Grandmama's -- the huffy wolf, the three little pigs, a huntsman with a dented axe, and a surprise waiting at the end. A comic solo monologue for one performer.
The same story from the Big Bad Wolf's side: brunch plans, a nap in Grandmama's bed, the huntsman's axe, and a very warm place to wake up. A punchy comic monologue that pairs with The Red Monologue.
Forensics eligibility classifications are illustrative only -- not official NSDA, NCFL, or UIL certifications. Always verify with your event's published rules before competing. Length is estimated at roughly 150 words per minute from the source text; actual performance time varies with pace and blocking.