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10 Monologues That Say \u201cAmericana\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n \"\"<\/a><\/span>

Written by Amanda Grace<\/p>\n

July 17th, 2021<\/p>\n<\/font>

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From apple pies to famous authors and diner stops to dismantling racism, these ten monologues touch on the American mystique from varying perspectives.<\/p>\n

Apple Pie Pain<\/em><\/strong> by Tara Meddaugh<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Female, Comedic, Young Adults 20s, Adults 30-40s, Mature 50s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Holly spends all her time outside nursing shifts turning a bushel of apples into pies for her ungrateful family members, who return from the orchard without so much as a cider donut for her.<\/p>\n

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From Cooperstown<\/em> by Brian Golden<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Male, Serio-Comic, Young Adults 20s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sitting in a diner in New York, Huck shares with the manager the history that has brought him to Cooperstown for Jackie Robinson\u2019s historic induction into the Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

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From Milk and Cookies<\/em> by Jonathan Dorf<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Female, Comedic, Adults 30-40s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marge is a 30-something mother who has just run away from her children after they poisoned a bank teller with cookies. Bruce is on the run after stealing a carton of milk over ten years ago. Rufus might just be able to give this treat-time duo a pair of new identities.<\/p>\n

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From Near Vicksburg<\/em> by Sara Farrington<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Male, Dramatic, College 18-22, Young Adults 20s, Adults 30-40s, Mature 50s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 47-day Union Siege of Vicksburg has forced residents to construct a series of 500 caves in which they take shelter. A One-Armed Soldier has just been captured trying to steal rations from an interracial couple when Jane realizes he just might know what\u2019s happened to her husband.<\/p>\n

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From Pensacola<\/em> by David-Matthew Barnes<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Female, Dramatic, High School 14-18, College 18-22, Young Adults 20s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Southern belle Marie fell in love with aspiring poet and Cuban immigrant Miguel, only to lose him in a robbery-turned-murder. She is learning how to keep going.<\/p>\n

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From The Most Important American Playwright Since Tennessee Williams<\/em> by William Shurman<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Male, Comedic, Mature 50s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Taxicab driver and aspiring playwright Willy receives a visit from his inspiration, A. Richard Cutter, who brings with him a fan letter from a young Willy and some career advice\u2026 but has Cutter\u2019s shine faded?<\/p>\n

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COACH BECKY: A LITTLE LEAGUE T-BALL MONOLOGUE<\/em><\/strong> by Asher Wyndham<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Female, Comedic, College 18-22, Young Adults 20s, Adults 30-40s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

One everyday, ordinary weekend t-ball game gets shaken up as a mother, critical of their child\u2019s coach, receives a dressing-down on their helicopter parenting.<\/p>\n

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From America<\/em> by Kim Yaged<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Male, Dramatic, High School 14-18, College 18-22, Young Adults 20s, Adults 30-40s, Mature 50s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Black man pushes forward a black block with the word \u201cOpen-Ended\u201d on it as a religious collage rises behind and around him. He is your lover.<\/p>\n

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From Burying Miss Ameerica <\/em>by Brian Golden<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Female, Serio-Comic, College 18-22, Young Adults 20s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jean\u2019s mother was known for her charisma, grace, and generosity\u2014but she always kept her own daughter at arm\u2019s length. Now she\u2019s in a coffin and the magic has gone, Jean faces up to their shared history.<\/p>\n

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From Irving Berlin\u2019s America<\/em> by Chip Deffaa and Irving Berlin<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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(Male, Dramatic, Mature 50s)<\/strong><\/p>\n

On the last night of Irving Berlin\u2019s life, Jack has the luck of hearing how White Christmas came to be.<\/p>\n

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