Christian Monologues That Slay
1. Why, Me?
The woman can be a teen or a female in her early 20s. She is a tough girl, she has seen a lot, been through a lot, basically raised on the streets kinda of girl. When you perform this monologue there has to be an easy harshness about you. You know the term rough around the edges..That's her! She is use to treating people like trash until one day nobody cares about her. So she decides to end it all until The Healer comes into her life and nothing is ever the same again...
The streets taught me how to be tough, heartless, cold, how to permanently damage with my words and my fists. How to please a man. The streets taught me how to survive… Nothing scared me, nothing got in my way, no one stopped me from getting what I wanted when I wanted it. I was the boss and the world was on my side. I had parties, had loads of follower’s, wannabe’s, fans even my enemies wanted to be like me. I had all the power…
Until someone who was smarter, prettier, stronger, colder came and took my glory, she took everything and now I don’t shine. She came out of nowhere I wasn’t prepared, now no one is afraid of me anymore, no one wants to listen to me, no one wants to be like me, no one sees me, no one loves me, I am sorry for what I done but no one forgives me. I’m not IT anymore, they forgot about me. Look at me, pathetic, filthy, and used, worthless he said he would love me forever – but – he lied. I am nothing but an empty shell. Depressed, lonely, insecure, heartbroken, worthless,, So this is what it comes down to…
(Picks up knife and hold it to throat) Eighteen years of my life suddenly ends – until a voice calls to me. He is wise, perfect in every dimension, stainless, and he tells me to put the blade down. He tells me he cares, he tells me he loves me beyond my faults, he tells me he could erase my past, he tells me he will restore my body, he tells me with him all things are new, he tells me he has a purpose and a plan for me and suddenly I am born again.
No one has ever spoken to me the way he does. He speaks to my heart. He has taught me for the first time how to love and now love is with me everywhere I go… it’s strange, people I use to scare just follow this light inside me. I don’t know why he cared enough to call me. But I’m so glad he did. When I ask him why me? He simply says when life fails, when you fail, my love never fails.
2. No Filter
Zion
This monologue is from my upcoming novel, Another Realm, named after my dance group. Zion is the leader and choreographer of the group Another Realm. Everyone has left and she is alone. She feels like her world is crashing in on her, but she knows what she is called to do. She stands up coming from a crumbled place. At first, she is furious with God and his calling over her life but towards the end her countenance changes and she is ready to take on the world. Zion should be played by someone in their early to mid-twenties.
I can't do this without you! (screaming at the top of her lungs) Do you hear me? No smoke, no lights, no special effects. Just me and your spirit. And I know how you do. I just don't know how you do it! With your spirit the sick are well, I want that. With your spirit the blind can see and the deaf can hear. I need that. With your spirit the dead are raised. I heard about a few from the Bible ...with your spirit we see heaven come down and with your help we can bring it down. In Jesus Name, you have given me the keys to unlock miracles, the secrets of Another Realm are revealed. That I will never take credit for, you have forgiven every mistake and I have a long list. I'm grateful. When I am weak you are strong. I know I have plenty of weaknesses. But you have made me mighty. You break the mold when you create. You set me apart. (chuckles) Beauty dies, youth fades but your love never fails. You have the popular vote, you are the one I stand for forever and ever. Let's Go!
3. The Parable Girl's Paradise
Cynthia
Cynthia is homeless and lives in a sleeping bag. She sleeps and begs for money at this same train station everyday for the last two years but today something is different. She feels the women around her are hurting just as much as she is so she decides to tell her story. Cynthia steps out of her sleeping bag and admires the women around her. Cynthia should be played by a woman in her late 30's to early 40's.
My name is Cynthia. You know I wasn’t always in a sleeping bag.” (She laughs when every eye shifts away from her. She continues to walk around stopping to speak to a frozen silhouette of a woman). “I took showers every morning and night just like you!” (The shadow scurries away. When she realizes no one wants her close she sits on the bench and looks out at the water.) “I can’t say I was rich or famous, now that would be a lie. Can’t say I had any special gift or talent that would certainly be a lie.” (Someone blurts out an occupation that gives way to chuckles and a few smirks). “I never was a prostitute. I never sold my body! I promised myself I would never do that. I had an apartment. I paid my bills. I was a secretary of a big shot executive. I was making dough! I was the fastest typist in the department. Anything he gave me I would hand it back to him flawless. Any directive given I made it happen. I was never late for work always early. My boss was young, smart as a whip, very attractive and married. I was engaged to a loving man about to give me a wonderful marriage. But we spent late nights together. Over take out we got to know each other more than anyone else on the job. My vision was blurred, and I slept with him over and over again. I made love to him and went home and made love to my fiancé. I could have kept it a secret and married my fiancé that same month, but I was a fraud. I had to tell. I told my fiancé. I said, “Fred I’ve been sleeping with my boss for six months and I’m sorry. I’m sorry. But that wouldn’t do he went to the office and gave my boss six stitches and a huge hematoma on his chest. I was fired with no benefits and I my dream marriage was given to another more worthy than I. Fred married a pretty pure girl the next year. And I’ve been traveling in this sleeping bag ever since. I hope ya'll enjoy ya selves with ya tickets to Paradise Island. (under breath) Wish I could get a ticket. (Goes back into sleeping bag)
4. The Parable Girl's Paradise
Mia
The girl watches the lady lie back in her sleeping bag and looks up at the sky. She looks at her ticket and thinks about giving the ticket to the sleeping bag lady but quickly pushes it back in her pocket. Mia walks over to give the lady her last cube of gum. Mia has hidden secrets of sexual abuse from her mom and now after many years she is running away from home. She paid for her ticket with money from her savings account. She has nothing left. Mia is slowly coming out of her naivety. Mia should be played by a mature 12 to 15 year old or young looking 16 to 18 year old.
You’re welcome! Did you know Cynthia is another name for Cinderella? So even though you had a rough life there is a happy ending somewhere down the road. (Everyone turns and watches their interaction. As if she knows she is being watched, Mia takes her time letting her words roll off her tongue). You know people say you have so much wisdom for a young girl. I think it comes from my dad and my Uncle Craig. They always would tell me bedtime stories only these bedtime stories had a twist. It was a trade. I do something for you and you will do something for me. I learned at a very young age that is what life is about. Honey nothing is for free. This ticket wasn’t free! It cost all my money in my bank account. I have 75 cent to spare. I know.. practically nothing left. My daddy and Uncle Craig always said I deserve the best because I was a sweetie. A real princess. I come a line of princesses way back in history. I come from royalty they were able to prove it. They showed me my family tree. ( Mia is beaming with pride as she remembers all her accomplishments). At home I have crowns from beauty pageants I won. I have trophies from talent shows. I am the longest breath holder in my county, says so on the plaque. I can pop gum the longest too. In my room I have so many crowns and dolls I gave up counting. My daddy and uncle Craig would buy anything that I ask because I give them it back in return. ( Her smile drops as she remembers the pain and shame). But girls shouldn’t have to give back in return! They should just be listened to and kissed and loved just because..Princess Mia is gone. Goodbye daddy and Uncle Craig. I will never trade with you again. ( Mia turns back to an innocent child) Mia is on a voyage. This ticket will take her to see a real kingdom with a king that is kind and gentle. All paradises have a king you know. This one will love me.
5. A Man Worth Waiting For...
(Reading Song of Solomon)
“Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth
For your love is more delightful than wine.
Pleasing is the fragrance of your perfumes,
Your name is like perfume poured out.”
(Stops reading)
Your name is like perfume poured out.
OK God -I can’t take this any longer!
Where the he-heaven is he??
I’ve been waiting for years and all I get are guys who smell funky and talk a whole lotta game.
I’m tired of waiting, waiting and waiting and waiting.
So where is this sweet smelling good kisser? I’m a virtuous woman, where is my virtuous man? Where? I don’t see him. Something just made a sound. Maybe he is hiding behind that dumpster? Nope only a raccoon. Here I am alone just waiting for my Boaz to put a ring on it!
Father, can he be strong and tall with great arms?
Full lips with perfect teeth with a smile that lights up a room?
And have athletic legs with big fee-
Wait a minute- what am I saying??
Lord you know what’s right for me and you have perfect timing. What am I anxious about? I trust you with the man you bring into my life, whatever he may look like, when he comes let me be the woman he has been waiting for inside and out. Therefore I won’t complain about the wait because he will be all that and then some – in YOU- truly a man worth waiting for-“Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you. Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires...” (Picks up Bible and reads walking off stage)
Hope you enjoy! There are more to come! Which one do you like best?
