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50 Dramatic Monologues for Young Women
Paperback
Acting & AuditioningGeneral Drama
Publisher Price: $18.95
ISBN13: 9781566082853
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
Published: May 21 2026
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.37 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Within the pages of 50 Dramatic Monologues for Young Women: Breaking the Silence is a powerful collection of emotionally charged, character-driven pieces that gives voice to young women navigating vulnerable moments of identity, adversity, and transformation. These 50 original monologues, which run between four and five minutes, are deeply emotional, raw, and universally relatable.
The book is organized into four sections-Emotional Struggles, Love and Loss, Identity and Self-Discovery, and Resilience and Triumph. The 15-28 year old characters wrestle with identity, grief, judgment, shame, and the bravery it takes to speak-even when the world won't listen.
This monologue collection invites performers and readers to step inside the minds of those who long to be seen, heard, and understood as they strive for self-acceptance, growth, and finding their place in the world. The book offers fresh, authentic material for actors, educators, and directors seeking meaningful monologues from characters whose truths-raw, resilient, and unforgettable-will echo long after their final word is spoken.
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