You’ve seen it a million times. You go to an audition and someone performs a monologue that is outdated, inappropriate, or so cheesy that it’s not relatable. If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Where are all the good monologues?” you’re not alone. That’s what we said! After searching and coming up empty handed, we began writing our own monologues. Years later, at the request of many desperate parents and frustrated talent agents, we compiled some of our favorites in Words on a Page.

Words on a Page is for the serious child actor looking to “wow” their audience with relatable, current, and interesting monologues. Whether you are five years old or eighteen years old, there are monologues in this book that will help you grow as an actor and develop your performance. Words on a Page features monologues of different lengths and subject matter with both male and female focus. Each one has been thoroughly tested by young actors and used for every type of audition, from theatre to film.

Every aspect of this book is designed to be easy to use. Each section includes a wide range of monologues as well as tips for honing your skill. Take the time to read through every monologue in the section before making your selection to be sure you choose the perfect fit. Longer monologues are laid out on facing pages to minimize page turning and make them easier to copy. Each line ends on a full word to help you find your place more easily. Monologues for younger children are in a larger font with more generous spacing to make the material easier to read. Subtle emphasis and directions are marked to help you bring each monologue to life, but we’ve left plenty of room for you to visualize each scenario and develop the personality of each character.

We encourage you to make these monologues more than just words on a page. You are an actor. Show them what you can do! Inside this book are the materials to help you do it.

Regina Moore &
Cali Elizabeth Moore

Words on a Page: Monologues for Young Performers