10 Short Comedic Monologues for Your 90-Second Musical Theatre Audition

Written by Meghan Mitchell

January 11, 2018

Looking for a short comedic monologue to pair with a song? The pressure is on! You only have 90 seconds to show your best stuff! Below are 10 short comedic monologue audition cuts that can be paired up to create that memorable musical theatre audition package.

A monologue from Christmas Superpowers and Believing in Blitzen by Tara Meddaugh

(Female, Comedic, Kids/Juniors)
Lauren stands in line with her friends while they wait to see Santa at the mall. She tells the audience that this year’s Santa looks a lot different than last year’s Santa: his head is bigger. Maybe his head grew? The line to see Santa is very long, and the wait makes Lauren contemplate the logistics of how Santa’s head fits into his hat. This monologue pairs well with an intelligent/precocious song (i.e. “My New Philosophy” (You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown) or “It’s Possible” (Seussical)).

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A monologue from Penelope by Phanesia Pharel

(Female, Serio-Comedic/Dramatic, Teens-Early 20s)
Penelope, a sixteen year old orphaned black girl, is preparing for her first day of circus school.  She is optimistic and strong, remembering her promise to her deceased mother to succeed.  The monologue is spoken as a soliloquy, as Penelope has been placed in clowning classes instead of acrobatics, and searches for someone to help her fix her schedule. This would be best paired with a song that alludes to the circus (i.e. “Lion Tamer” (The Magic Show) or “Kind of Woman” (Pippin)).

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A monologue from Lost in Space by R.J. Ryland

(Male/Female, Comedic/Serio-Comedic, Kids/Juniors)
A child explains that they have been accused of being “lost in space,” a term commonly used by adults to refer to being dazed or distracted. They defend themselves, saying that they are ALWAYS thinking and that they always have something to say. A good monologue for an actor who is exploring an assertive or intelligent character.  This monologue would pair with a song about confidence/standing up for yourself (i.e.  “There is a Santa Claus” (Elf) or “When I Get My Name in Lights” (The Boy From Oz)).

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A monologue from Sprouting Legs by R.J. Ryland

(Male/Female, Comedic, Kids/Juniors-Teens)
A child stands on their bed in fear of the spider that has appeared in their room because of the heaping pile of garbage on the floor. The child is talking to the spider, telling it that it can’t just move on in. A good monologue for an actor exploring humor and situational comedy. A good song to match would be a song about perception/positivity (i.e. “Think Positive” (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) or “Consider Yourself” (Oliver)).

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A monologue from Grover by Joel Fishbane

(Female, Serio-Comedic, 20s-40s)
Wife has kicked out Husband, who’s crushed and now living with his older sister, Jess. Husband is shocked to learn online that Wife has gotten a dog, considering their mutual hatred for dogs is what brought them together. Jess wants Husband to stop worrying and obsessing over Wife and her new dog. She tries to encourage Husband to move on and trust that not all females are as crazy as Wife. This would work well with a song that confronts boy problems/gender norms (i.e. “History of Wrong Guys” (Kinky Boots) or “I Can Cook Too” (On the Town)).

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A monologue from Confessions of a Peanut Butter Addict by Allan Bates

(Female, Comedic , Teens)
Sarah is a young girl who has a serious problem, and she has fallen victim to a very destructive life style. This problem has nearly destroyed her friendships, her relationship with her mother, and ultimately her life. Sarah is addicted to peanut butter. In this series of monologues, Sarah shares her heartbreaking battle with her peanut butter addiction, and this monologue starts at the beginning of her addiction. This monologue would pair well with a song about obsession/longing/overdramatic interpretation (i.e. “Freddy My Love” (Grease) or “Arthur in the Afternoon” (And the World Goes ‘Round)).

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A monologue from The Most Important American Playwright Since Tennessee Williams by William Shuman

(Male, Comedic, 20s-50s)
Willy is a playwright who drives a taxicab to pay the bills. His biggest inspiration is the playwright A. Richard Cutter. One day, Cutter stops by Willy’s apartment to respond in person to the fan letter Willy sent eight years prior. Willy agrees to let Cutter live with him in return for writing lessons. During one lesson Cutter bestows his unconventional advice onto Willy. This monologue would pair well with a confident/boisterous song (i.e. “What Do I Need with Love” (Thoroughly Modern Millie) or “Man Up” (Book of Mormon)).

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A monologue from Medium Rare by Lisa Bruna

(Female, Comedic, Teens-40s)
Normal Ted spends 18 months in search of the psychic medium who ruined his future so he can demand a refund, or, at the very least, a better outcome. Normal Ted has at last arrived to confront Guru Gallagher. Normal Ted is convinced that his life turned out the way it has all due to the Guru’s reading. In this monologue, Normal Ted’s wife Typical Tina has just learned that Ted gave the Guru all their life savings. She is now demanding that they be returned. This works well with a demanding/over-the-top song (“If You Hadn’t But You Did” (Two on the Aisle) or “Not for the Life of Me” (Thoroughly Modern Millie)).

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A monologue from One Good Thing by Don Zolidis

(Male, Comedic, Teens)
In a brave twist of fate, outcast Travis decides (with his older brother’s prompting) to ask out one of the hottest, most beautiful girls in school to the Homecoming dance.  In this monologue, Travis cuts away from asking Kimberly (his crush) to go to Homecoming.  He speaks directly to the audience, imagining a movie of his life.  This moment would be perfect, envisioning all the chivalrous things he would say to woo her and win her heart.  Instead, it ends with her replying, “Travis. I think we should just be friends. Okay?”

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A monologue from Yellow by Lisa Bruna

(Male, Comedic, Teens-40s)
Molly is driving while her brother Roger sits in the front seat. Throughout the entire car ride Roger is mocking Molly in a light hearted and well-meaning way. Roger keeps telling Molly she has a problem committing to things in her life. The two begin to talk about change, and Roger begins to talk about the declassification of Pluto as a planet. This monologue would pair well with a song that whines about petty issues/nit-picks (i.e. “Chip’s Lament” (Spelling Bee) or “You and Me (But Mostly Me)” (Book or Mormon)).

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Meghan Mitchell is a working actor who graduated cum laude from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois with a B.A. in Musical Theatre. She loves Shakespeare and nightly fireworks, and after working regionally and on ships, she is now proud to call Orlando her home.