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Part 1- Excellent Monologue Examples

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  • The first step in this process is for you to read through some excellent examples of past winning PYP monologues, and consider them carefully
  • All of these monologues are totally unique, but they all have some things in common
  • As you’re reading them, think about what you learn about the speaker, the listener, and the plot/story of each monologue.  After you read them through, you’ll answer some questions about them
  • Read Monologues
  • Monologue 1 Questions
  • Monologue 2 Questions
  • Monologue 3 Questions
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Monologue 1 - In My Dreams by Katie Fang

I chose this one because it’s a great example of a new kid monologue
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  • What do you think happens after this monologue?  It was written to be performed on its own, but if this were part of a longer play, what do you think would happen?
  • Would the speaker find what she’s looking for in this new city?
Monologue 2 - Turning Point by Danielle Costantino
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I chose this one because it’s a clear example of a parent/child monologue

  • What do you think happened before this monologue?  
  • What do you think happens after this monologue?
  • Does the speaker end up doing ballet, or does he end up a football player?
Monologue 3 - What I Will Tell You By Isabel Mehta
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I chose this one because it’s a great example of a friendship monologue

  • What do you think happened between the speaker and listener?
  • What do you think will happen next for the speaker?
  • Will the speaker and listener ever make up, or is this the end of their friendship?
​Now, answer some questions about all the monologues:
What did all three of these monologues have in common (if anything)?
What did these monologues make you think of and reflect on from your own life?
What questions do you have about these monologues?
What did you learn about how you can fit a lot of story, emotion, and information into a short piece of writing?
Next--->
Part 2

Links to help you pickup where you left off!
Part 1
Excellent Examples
Part 2
Dynamic Writing
Part 3
Practice
​Writing
Part 4
Brainstorming
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Part 5
First Draft
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Part 6
Revision
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Part 7
Sharing
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  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Programs >
      • In School Programs
      • Annual Playwriting Festival
      • Classes & Mentorship Programs
      • Community-Based Programs
    • People
    • Podcast
    • Alumni
    • Supporters
    • Press
    • Careers
    • Donate >
      • Works in Progress: Dourdan
      • Works in Progress: Pryor
      • Works in Progress: Jackson Jr.
      • PYP Store
  • Classes
  • On Stage
  • Resources
    • PYP at Home
    • Quarantine Challenge
    • For Students >
      • Submit your Play or Monologue
    • For Educators
    • For Parents
  • Blog