Ever caught yourself reciting that one killer but lengthy speech from your favorite movie or TV show, like Meryl Streep's sermon on cerulean blue in The Devil Wears Prada? That's called a monologue, ...

Anyone who’s seen Gloria (America Ferrera) confront gendered expectations and the challenges of womanhood in “Barbie” knows that longer monologues can be both poignant and powerful. One- to two-minute ...

In Frank Darabont’s 1994 classic, The Shawshank Redemption, one of the finest moments reframes our entire understanding of prison life. Red’s unforgettable speech about how Brooks became ...

Whether it comes in the form of hilarious coming-of-age musings or a dignified yet devastating deathbed speech, the one-minute monologue allows teen actors to showcase their range and talent—all ...

Flashback to college: I’m sitting in the dining hall with my best friend Dave, and a student enters in a firefighter outfit. Assuming (and probably correctly) that this man is part of the ...