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10 Short Comedic Monologues for Your 90-Second Musical Theatre Audition<\/h3>\n \"\"<\/a><\/span>

Written by\u00a0Meghan Mitchell<\/p>\n

January 11, 2018<\/p>\n<\/font>

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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.<\/p>\n

A monologue from Christmas Superpowers and Believing in Blitzen<\/em> by Tara Meddaugh<\/h4>\n
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(Female, Comedic, Kids\/Juniors)<\/strong>
\nLauren stands in line with her friends while they wait to see Santa at the mall. She tells the audience that this year\u2019s Santa looks a lot different than last year\u2019s 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\u2019s head fits into his hat. This monologue pairs well with an intelligent\/precocious song (i.e. \u201cMy New Philosophy\u201d (You\u2019re a Good Man Charlie Brown<\/em>) or \u201cIt\u2019s Possible\u201d (Seussical<\/em>)).<\/p>\n

Get the monologue here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A monologue from Penelope<\/em> by Phanesia Pharel<\/h4>\n
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(Female, Serio-Comedic\/Dramatic, Teens-Early 20s)<\/strong>
\nPenelope, a sixteen year old orphaned black girl, is preparing for her first day of circus school.\u00a0 She is optimistic and strong, remembering her promise to her deceased mother to succeed.\u00a0 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. \u201cLion Tamer\u201d (The Magic Show<\/em>) or \u201cKind of Woman\u201d (Pippin<\/em>)).<\/p>\n

Get the monologue here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A monologue from Lost in Space<\/em> by R.J. Ryland<\/h4>\n
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(Male\/Female, Comedic\/Serio-Comedic, Kids\/Juniors)<\/strong>
\nA 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. \u00a0This monologue would pair with a song about confidence\/standing up for yourself (i.e. \u00a0\u201cThere is a Santa Claus\u201d (Elf<\/em>) or \u201cWhen I Get My Name in Lights\u201d (The Boy From Oz<\/em>)).<\/p>\n

Get the monologue here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A monologue from Sprouting Legs<\/em> by R.J. Ryland<\/h4>\n
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(Male\/Female, Comedic, Kids\/Juniors-Teens)<\/strong>
\nA 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. \u201cThink Positive\u201d (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory<\/em>) or \u201cConsider Yourself\u201d (Oliver<\/em>)).<\/p>\n

Get the monologue here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A monologue from Grover<\/em> by Joel Fishbane<\/h4>\n
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(Female, Serio-Comedic, 20s-40s)<\/strong>
\nWife has kicked out Husband, who\u2019s 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. \u201cHistory of Wrong Guys\u201d (Kinky Boots<\/em>) or \u201cI Can Cook Too\u201d (On the Town<\/em>)).<\/p>\n

Get the monologue here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A monologue from Confessions of a Peanut Butter Addict<\/em> by Allan Bates<\/h4>\n
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(Female, Comedic , Teens)<\/strong>
\nSarah 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. \u201cFreddy My Love\u201d (Grease<\/em>) or \u201cArthur in the Afternoon\u201d (And the World Goes \u2018Round<\/em>)).<\/p>\n

Get the monologue here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A monologue from The Most Important American Playwright Since Tennessee Williams<\/em> by William Shuman<\/h4>\n
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(Male, Comedic, 20s-50s)<\/strong>
\nWilly 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\u2019s 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. \u201cWhat Do I Need with Love\u201d (Thoroughly Modern Millie<\/em>) or \u201cMan Up\u201d (Book of Mormon<\/em>)).<\/p>\n

Get the monologue here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A monologue from Medium Rare<\/em> by Lisa Bruna<\/h4>\n
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(Female, Comedic, Teens-40s)<\/strong>
\nNormal 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\u2019s reading. In this monologue, Normal Ted\u2019s 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 (\u201cIf You Hadn\u2019t But You Did\u201d (Two on the Aisle<\/em>) or \u201cNot for the Life of Me\u201d (Thoroughly Modern Millie<\/em>)).<\/p>\n

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A monologue from One Good Thing<\/em>\u00a0by\u00a0Don Zolidis<\/h4>\n
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(Male, Comedic, Teens)<\/strong>
\nIn a brave twist of fate, outcast Travis decides (with his older brother\u2019s prompting) to ask out one of the hottest, most beautiful girls in school to the Homecoming dance.\u00a0 In this monologue, Travis cuts away from asking Kimberly (his crush) to go to Homecoming.\u00a0 He speaks directly to the audience, imagining a movie of his life.\u00a0 This moment would be perfect, envisioning all the chivalrous things he would say to woo her and win her heart.\u00a0 Instead, it ends with her replying, \u201cTravis. I think we should just be friends. Okay?\u201d<\/p>\n

Get the monologue here<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A monologue from Yellow<\/em> by Lisa Bruna<\/h4>\n
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(Male, Comedic, Teens-40s)<\/strong>
\nMolly 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. \u201cChip\u2019s Lament\u201d (Spelling Bee<\/em>) or \u201cYou and Me (But Mostly Me)\u201d (Book or Mormon<\/em>)).<\/p>\n

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