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The Power of a Minute: One-Minute Monologues for Teens
"I wasn’t going to say anything. I thought keeping quiet would fix it—like if I didn’t poke the bruise, it wouldn’t hurt. But you asked me if I was okay and I— I lied. I smiled, I nodded. You kept telling me about your plans, and I wanted with all my stupid heart to join in, but my mouth wouldn’t say the words. So tonight I stood outside your window, and I watched you laugh at something on your porch. It looked like light. I thought if I could just—if I could just tell you one thing before we graduate, maybe we wouldn’t leave with all these unsaid things. I don’t want to step into a room full of people and realize I never told you that you were the only one who made me brave. I’m sorry I waited. I’m sorry I let the years make me small."
Comedic / Contemporary Setting: A teenager talking to their phone (or a friend). Character: Frustrated, slightly paranoid, trying to prove a point.
. For teen performers, these pieces are vital for audition readiness, building professional habits, and developing a personal artistic identity. Popular One-Minute Monologues for Teens
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