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2018 Mouthful Monologue Festival

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April 13-21, 2018
What's going on in the minds of Philadelphia's youth?  Witness 18 monologues written by high school and middle school students from throughout the city and region in one story-packed show, directed and performed by theater professionals.
Directed By: David O'Connor, Hannah Van Sciver, Steve Gravelle, Cat Ramierz

​Featuring:
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Shahana Jan
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Jenna Kuerzi
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Donovan Lockett
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Jerrick Medrano
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Abdul Sesay
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James Whitfield
mouthful Monologue Festival features 18 Winning Monologues
He is Everyone
by Alesia Bani
J.R. Masterman, Grade 12

Pressing My Issues
by Brittany Blythe
Lankenau High, Grade 12

Ode to Organs
by Fiona Bruckman
Lower Merion, Grade 12

Twisted Ankle
by Skylar Cohn
AIM Academy, Grade 11

Who Am I?
by Ruya Erkut
GW Carver, Grade 9
Breaking Barriers
by Lisbet Espinal
Philadelphia Military Academy, 
​Grade 10
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Fast Food
by Yannick Haynes
Friends Select, Grade 10

Adam
by Dylan Henry
High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Grade 10

War Paint
by Dori Hoffman
J.M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, Grade 11
Poor Teen's Struggle 
by Charles Langley
Science Leadership Academy, Grade 10
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Swing Set
by Cecelia McKinney
Ridley Middle, ​Grade 8

School Crush
by Corey Neal
Upper Dublin, Grade 12

Unbelievable
by Ari Papatolis
Arts Academy at Ben Rush, Grade 11

Restore my Brotherly Love
by Tyler Riddick
U School, Grade 12
Is There Anyone There?
by Jamiyah Roberson
McDaniel​, Grade 8

Jail Thoughts
by Jacob Vargas
Esperanza, Grade 8

A Familiar Sight
by Yusuf Wooten
Interboro, Grade 9

The Initiation
by Kaltra Zabiku
Central High, Grade 11
"Not only are young people listening to the world, they have bold thoughts that they can channel into art." 
- Phindie
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Reservations Required

*pay what you want, after the show

Call 215-665-9226 or click below
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Performances at:
The Louis Bluver Theater at The Drake
302 S. Hicks St.
(between Spruce & Pine)
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MOUTHFUL LIVE!
  • Monday, April 16, 2018
  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake (map)
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Experience and episode of mouthful LIVE and in person! 
More Info & Tix

mouthful Podcast is an award winning, monologue-based  podcast by Philadelphia Young Playwrights

Check out Season 1 and join us for a LIVE episode taping!
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Season 2 launches April 3, 2018
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Thank you to the 2018 Monologue Festival Sponsors

The Wyncote Foundation

​The Charlotte Cushman Foundation
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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