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Both performances from our Instagram LIVE are available to watch now- check them out!

Bill 1

​Honorable Mention
Untitled/8:44
by: Kim Le
Grade 12, Bayard Rustin High School
Read by
Amy Boehly

Tooth Fairy
by: Sarah Weill-Jones
Grade 10, HS for Creative & Performing Arts
Directed by
​Mr Stine
Performed by Camille Young
Dramaturg
​Byshera Williams

The Long Wait
by: Avery Hamill
Grade 10, AIM Academy
Directed by
Bi Jean Ngo
Performed by
​Jenna Kuerzi
Dramaturg
​Brittany Brewer
Assistant Dramaturg
​Brenden Dahl

Bill 2

​Honorable Mention
Below My Rope
by: Sarah Sklar
Grade 7, AIM Academy
Read by
Camille Young

A Youtube Reality
by: Amanda Le
Grade 11, Central High School
Directed by
Bi Jean Ngo
Performed by
​Frank Jimenez
Dramaturg
Brittany Brewer

Running Water
by: Isabella Rey
Grade 9, Abington Friends School
Directed by
​Mr Stine
Performed by Camille Young
Dramaturg
​Byshera Williams

Mutiny
by: Mokeira Gekonge
Grade 8, Colonial Middle School
Directed by
Mr Stine
Performed by
​ Jenna Kuerzi
Dramaturg
Byshera Williams

A Great Author's Guide to Success
by: Lila Anafi
Grade 8, Bala Cynwyd Middle School
Directed by
Bi Jean Ngo
Performed by
Frank Jimenez
Co-Dramaturgs
Brittany Brewer & Brenden Dahl
  • Workshops
  • Submissions
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Three different opportunities for guidance with your Monologue writing!
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Self-Guided Monologue Writing Workshop
Videos, Worksheets, and Exercises tailored to take you through the monologue writing process at your own pace!
Self Guided Monologue Writing
Posters of Hope: Write a Monologue with a Message
A monologue writing activity in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia.
​This activity is best suited for grades 9-12
Posters of Hope
Monologue Writing Advice from Students
Resident Playwrights Kaya Trefz and Brenden Dahal share their advice!
MOnologue Advice
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SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

Here’s What To Do:
  • The subject of your monologue is up to you.
  • You may submit more than one monologue.
  • Your monologue must be submitted by May 4th, 2020 at 11:59pm.

Who Can Submit?:
  • Students in grades 6-12 during the 2019/20 School Year
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Scripts not meeting these criteria will not be considered for submission.

Submitting Online
  1. Please save you monologue as a Microsoft Word Document (save as .doc), with the name of the document as Monologue Title, Author Last Name, School. (for example-The Outsider, Smith, Dobbins)
  2. Fill out the Electronic Submission form HERE. At the end of the form, you will upload your monologue, or share your Google Drive Document.
  3. Once you have uploaded your monologue, you will receive a confirmation email. Please review your submission info to make sure you have entered everything correctly!

• If you are submitting more than one monologue, you must fill out a Submission Form for each monologue.
Learn More About the Monologue Selection Process
Watch Videos of Past Winning Monologues
LISTEN to our Monologue-Based Podcast
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  • Programs
    • In School Programs
    • 2025 Annual Playwriting Festival
    • Community-Based Programs
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • People
    • Alumni
    • Supporters
    • Podcast
    • Press
    • Careers
    • Donate
  • Classes
    • Current Offerings
  • On Stage
    • SaturPLAY 2025
    • Play Development Series at Rutgers Camden
    • Play Development Series at Drexel
    • Play Development Series at CCP 2024
    • New Voices 2024
  • Resources
    • PYP at Home
    • Quarantine Challenge
    • For Students
    • For Educators
    • For Parents