They eat with them, laugh with them, sit in their laps and let their teeth near their throats. Gender: Any Genre: Dramatic, (Actor is holding a bouquet and standing as if facing a groom in a wedding ceremony. Not loud at first, but then there was a slam against the wall and there was silence for a moment. She plays the Rolling Stones a lot in the car and has to sing along with every word. I dont really remember what is was about, probably something dumb, like her borrowing something and not returning it. The falling snow is a steady stream of white outside the window. Wait, where are you going? Can you hear me now? Theres a small gas leak in the spaceships cooling system, which makes a high-pitched squeaking noise. I never wanted to marry him. I think her love for me pressed those memories into my heart and mind forever. Can you imagine walking into the kitchen to see an army of little crustaceans manning the grill? First Place Winner! Kimoto is back at the wall it is caught he robs the home run! Everyone goes crazy. Finds a candle. I wrote a monologue! To me, its more of an art. I still got love left. I know what you guys are all thinking, just pretend to be sick. The film would have been so much better, expect the film didn't have an ending at all. ! (beat) Its WAY worse. And lets not forget about the leg warmers! Mama always said avoid the political talk. Wellnow that I think of it, he did call me dramatic and loud. To live, to exist and to be alive. Then the light starts to flicker again and the man crawls back into his box. By: Ruby Whitehorn, Age 17, Michigan, USA Description: Nationally ranked high school basketball player struggles with making the decision to confess using steroids for the championship game. If I had grown up with the things you have now; the opportunities and resources that you take for granted, I would be miles ahead! I mean, it was a big mistake, huge. Well this is NOT a drill. We havent talked in a long while. So, I thought if I was skinny enough; I would be accepted, and people would actually like me. I tell her that I miss the days when I didnt have to go to school. I cant understand why she would spend all those hours on something so pointless. I opened my eyes, only for the saltwater to flood them. Ooh, maybe I could write about a character who cant come up with a monologue and they are trying to brainstorm ideas on what to write about. Mom. Life was good and easy, like nothing in the world could hurt me. Mom!? I mean, am I missing something here? Im sorry for that. Oh, what did I do? Im just being there to ward off any girls who want to take my man. Well, the next thing I know, the numbers were announced and, like always, I didnt win. Oh yeah, and then syrup, which is about 100 calories, plus butter, which is 80 calories a teaspoon, then milk, 130 calories. When I grow up and have kids of my own, I will play One Direction in the car and in the house in front of their friends, and I will for sure not embarrass them! You took care of her didnt you? So much pain from the bullet in my leg, and my head was just full of questions. Third Place Winner! Enter MARIA and Clown. Gender: Male Genre: Comedic. And mom all of a sudden acted concerned and felt my forehead to see if I was sick. Its a side of her we havent seen before the real her. I am calling the principal! I will stick to my own. She knows what she did. Strike one, yelled the umpire, and everyone cheered. Then I had four cookies at lunch. Just like that. Gender: Any Genre: Dramatic. Losing Isaiah . Everyone in this family does. I mean come on that happened when I was three. Sorry what was that? Is he going to watch the baby, change their diaper, feed them? I hit the top of my forehead. She went to his funeral, an event none of the other three attended. If this were any other year, I would be inside those gates instead of sitting out there on the pavement. Bullying has been my life at school and even on the internet. Apparently, my GPA is record-breaking which I is a good thing, but apparently not enough to get into the college of my choice. Losing Isaiah: Official Clip - Stop the Blade 2:00 Added: November 11, 2015. Lets carve him as a dish fit for the gods, It happens at random times, like at night when Im in bed and looking at my phone. I worry that his soul is not at rest. I would be too if I had to go in there. No, Periodthe meeting is not over. Stay. So, I guess you could say Im ambitious. Theyre just impossible not to admire. (Looks around the room.) What do you mean you are busy? Every time I look at it, it feels like a punch straight to my gut. It taught me how to grieve. Because, there is no one. Anyone? I could be healthy tomorrow. The inside of my mirror looked nothing like what I expected it to be. I created them. You will find your way back. I could be playing Marco Polo with my sister in the evening, still doused in chlorine from the days practice. So don't tell me you're sorry, cause I'm not buying it. She loves being held. What does Stacy think about that? I love a guy in uniform. I could barely tell my left from right. You said someone stole your crocs? Gender: Any Genre: Comedic. Wow. Well me and Isaiah, we the same kinda people. Brock: Okay. Then, when I went outside to get into my car, my car door wouldnt open. I cant wait! Somebody who actually attempted should get the part. Let me tell ya, big mistake. You never changed, you were a patient listener, my courageous sidekick in every battle, and my trusted confidant. Oh no, this is bad, this is really bad. So anyway, he ruined the subject English for me. Thats why I fall asleep in your class. Like it told me to buy this new computer game and have it shipped to the house. Two decades ago, in the year 2020, scientists hypothesized that the clouds of Venus might have bacterial life. Those thirteen years together have blessed my life. March 14, 2020. If youre done with the tea, dear, you can just set it on my desk. A boy named Conan Doyle. There, we will rest together in peace, far beneath the cycles of the moon for all eternity. This monologue is due tomorrow and I have nothing! Its not ok, its not right. (beat) If you dont want to get eaten, why did you climb into my cave in the first place? I grabbed the handlebars of my bike, and then came the roar. - So he departed thence, and found [Nothing can be concluded from this word as to previous acquaintance] Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was ploughing [It was in the winter, consequently (Proverbs 20:4.See Condor, p. 328). (Spoiler Alert: she isnt very good at it.). If you think you're going to just take my baby from me like some puppy from a pound, you got another think coming, lady! Uhwell I like the starsthat is when I can see them. She is standing alone, with only the coffin and the audience. Second Place Winner! Set you down this. 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? Bitter fate of my people, bitter my name, bitter tears were shed by the dying, how many people drank their fate with bitter vodka, so many Mariias in the world, that forever people remember their sufferings and do not repeat mistakes. I know I`m young, I cant talk a lot of English, Pero yo entiendo, but I can understand it. I think its funny, they know I dont have anywhere to be. You see, I lived in the saddest room on earth. Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 18:50, Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Losing_Isaiah&oldid=1142139604, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 18:50. As soon as I finished my Valedictorian speech I was done and out of high school. Everyone melts eventually. They wont look as good as the color-coded bookshelves I used to have, but thats beside the point. If youre a female looking for a quick monologue to memorize, you should give this one a try. Crisp, cool, green, soft, forgiving. Another ticket! It is based on the novel of the same name by Seth Margolis. I think shes trying to get me to snap at her so she can talk to me. By: Jackie Huang, Age 15, New York USA Description: Sometimes we would rather erase ourselves than face the reflection in the mirror. Khaila Richards (Ha (Coughs to clear her throat and smiles.) TWO HOURS for the greater good of everyone else, but no! I never intended to chew and steal the pacifier, I thought it was for me, a new gift! Its so fun! Adopts a more serious sexy tone.) Remember you only live, exist or be alive once. Never in my life have I deserved a whippin. But dont tell that to my Pa. Did you hear that? Im not the one who needs a therapist. I panicked and looked for a place to go, and thats when I saw a student I had never met before, crouched under one of the computer tables. Im giving her the silent treatment, if thats not clear. Well, okay, fine. We can all have a new beginning. (Beat. You recognize me. On this warm summer evening. The original music score is composed by Mark Isham. I never really understood why girls do that for their dopey boys. Weve finally met. Genre: Dramatic. Genre: Comedic I never noticed how much space books take upin my head and in my actual room. It looks like you could eat me and my grandma up. You could have one bad day and it could ruin everything. Wait, did you guys call me a thief right here, did you really just call me a thief?! But it was all worth it! Thanks for talking about this with me Mrs. G. I know Im struggling with focus. Its the ugliest color Ive ever seen on a human being. I could get hit by a car, robbed, kidnapped, attacked by an animal, or contract a disease. The guards used to lock us in our dormitory at night and not show up again til the morning. Girls can just sit back and watch from the sidelines. Thanks to NASAs Food-In-A-Tiny-Box program, all my cat and I have to eat is dehydrated, compacted food. I didnt have a choice. Ive spent so many nights staring out this same window looking at this same street lamp. Im Brock Bruce, and I will see you at work tomorrow. The monsters who hide curled up in a beautiful skin. It was a special pleasure to see things eaten, to see things blackened and changed. And oh yeah, she likes the Rolling Stones. How are we? People pass monsters every day. I love you so much. Ive gone through a lot this past week Ive lost my best friend, my soul mate. You were sick and we all stood by, supporting you maybe but letting it happen too. Then why cant you help? It was just a thing we did, you know. Someone special Well, its not actually a- (beat) Whats his name? Ill fidget and play with my hair. No wait. Its you. By: Marina Paul, Age 16, Utah, USA Description: Daughter confronts her mother about their relationship. We had a nice catch-up and blah blah blahThen suddenly the dreaded words came out. Its Ross Sullivan you really have to watch out for. You know, my boyfriend tells me Im an (does air quotes with fingers) overprotective and jealous girlfriend, but he just doesnt understand. Cmon man! Wait, before we start, um, Jason, can you please turn on your camera? I think Max is trying to kill me. Ill never be mad at you again. I play character Khaila Richards (originally p. Love, time, and death respond to him in the form of actual people and the movie follows his experiences of acceptance and life-after-loss. Officer Tuffin! (to self) Im going to drop this phone in the toilet on accident when I get home. Honorable Mention! Nothing but a gloried delivery man if you ask me! Okay, okay, Ill stay calm. Ive let everyone down. And as if all of this wasnt enough, theres one last cherry on top. I just want a quiet life, a peaceful, happy life. They decided to go on an adventure because they had been bored at home all day. By: Leah Garcia, Age 13, Maryland, USA Description: A teen recounts the night her father left to her therapist. Losing Isaiah received mostly negative reviews from critics. Oh my God, I left it charging in the car. Honestly, its kinda creepy. Im takin Trout. Im your instructor, Archibald Atticus Vanderbilt Carnegie Harvard Dartmouth Stephens Columbia Car-wait, I already said Carnegie, where was I? I really had no interest in seeing this picture, but I actually had a friend who was in a similar situation. I.Iwas trying to get some rest. Why cant I go into stores without being stalked as if I was going to steal something? I am a monster, but Im not one of the dangerous variety. I tried on the cutest things. It did give me a lot. If all goes well, and Im not killed immediately by accidentally coming in contact with a deadly space bacteria, or being scorched on the planets surface, my next entry will be tomorrow. And why on earth is-oh, its in a cast. Then of course Baby Erk had to drop into our home. I felt that old urge to check under my bed. Genre: Comedy. Man, all they do is cry and cry and cry, twenty-four seven. My dad works a lot and I think thats why hes mad all the time. We just started smashing stuff together. Before you know it, everyone is asking where they can get a piece. Climbing the big birch tree was her favorite past time. I want to feel free. But thats only cause of that dragon inside breathing fire everywhere! My purpose is to defeat the dark matter plaguing the universe. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Go find a dogs butt to sniff! And its very cold in space-brrrr! In . I want a piece! You firmly mouth the word no over your shoulder and turn back around. Almost every kleptomaniac lives by the four Ws, its kind of our motto. I heard my dad once tell my mom that if there was a nuclear war, the only things left would be the cockroaches and Keith Richards, the skeleton-looking guy. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". (pause) Tomorrow? On top of that, there has to be a health code violation here! Have I reached the pandemic response team? When Khaila's character tells her lawyer, "but I'm his mother" and insists on her "parental rights" it isn't even about color but about what is important about being a mother. If I had to guess I would say that he probably gets treated like that at home. We need you. Why are you back here? Music still plays softly, most likely Green Day now. My family is great, but I feel I dont belong. In the hospital, they told me that I had been struck by lightning. Sometimes I wonder if something has happened to you. What about the time that you lied to Elizabeth about never having dated Joelle and she found out and broke up with youbreaking your heart, really. Im gonna throw it back! She can be scary sometimes. That his real Momma is as black as he is. Sometimes, when I see the nurses running by with patients on gurneys, or when I hear heart monitors making that long beeping sound, I wonder if that will happen to me. But really, whats the point? I just trying to protect him, you know. Yeah, mom. The screaming went on for a whileand then it stopped. The police are on their way, stay calm and breathe sweetie you are going to be fine. Do you know about sacred geometry? I decided that was it, that was the last straw. I know Im late for work, but you would not believe the morning Ive had! Mom!!! By: Quinn Garcia, Age 13, California USA Description: A teenager recounts a dream they had to their older sibling. Well, yknow what? How could you say that? (Reacting to yelling.) Just please dont yell at me again. My first reaction was excitement and pure joy but didnt last long when I realized all the problems and complications. Oh, who am I kidding? (someone nearby speaks to her) Hold on. I mean, he said he just didnt feel like teaching today. I was like, huh? (waits for a response) Yeah I didnt think so. Death is a traumatic crisis that resides in many pieces of theater. The medicine is a temporary fix, but temporary isnt forever. They are coming to get me. So that is my story, and also the story of how we have the seasons. He totally knows I am coming. And no throwing them this time! Khaila Richards (Halle Berry), a crack-addicted single mother, accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster while high and returns the next day in a panic to find he is missing. I can hardly believe it. One minute theyre all like aww whos a good boy, who wants a doggy ice cream treat, do you want a belly rub, or a head scratch? Acting is an amazing thing. Why should I promise my loyalty to a country that isnt loyal to me? Great. He and his co-conspirators are discussing how and when they should kill him, and Brutus has some strong opinions. It was a disaster, but so was Pompeii. Crash! Just because I may be darker doesnt mean you can compare me to pitch black. 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. Thats when I realized that the monsters arent under my bed, they are all around me. Hey?! He killed my dog! Third Place Winner! I really mean it, I do. Enough to provide drinking water to cities and villages for a year! Send videos here: contact us. Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas reacts after his performance in the Game 4 in against the Bulls on Sunday, April 23 . Money, designer clothes, loving family. It was me I was the one who wasnt ready. Okay. Oh-My-God, OH MY GOD! Oh good. Yay! Sixth grade, the very first year I took the medicine, was the best year of school Ive ever had. Third Place Winner! Hope you are all doing well. Listen buddy, Im gonna stop you right there. The actor is also speaking to a friend, hands-free on a cell phone.). I also compare myself to other girls, a lot. Hes pretty good at name-calling. RUNNING HEAD: LOSING ISAIAH 1 LOSING ISAIAH FILM ANALYSIS Your name ENG 225 Your Instructor date LOSING ISAIAH FILM ANALYSIS The heart wrenching 1995 film Losing Isaiah is a well-directed well-acted film. 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. Brave man he is, most of the townsfolk are too scared to even go near our stone beasts. That maybe the world would be better off without me Now as I sit here next to your grave, I wonder will anyone miss me if I was gone? Hes gonna be so excited to play games for real again, I got him an Xbox for Christmas, its in two days. Hes managed to start speaking English and asks Tina to give him a proper funeral. I would like to have a word with whomever thought of this. To be honest, I dont really remember why you left, I think it was because your mother had to go somewhere for a better job. 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. I have all the power now. You gotta send help or itll break through the glass! Note: Misheard lyrics are from the song Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana. It gives you a superior feeling. Ooooh, look what Santa got me! Really, I just have to get these words out of my system. What was it you ask? Takes time to pronounce correctly) Tu-ff-in. If Dr. Reginald and his mad experiments arent enough to scare people off, the 500-step staircase has a way of dissuading guests. 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