(Pauses to collect herself and changes tactics.) I used to be sort of an outcast and suddenly I had my first best friend! If you lay one of your webbed fingers on my Versace blanket, you better prepare to be smashed with my stilettos. Second Place Winner! She cut all of her hair off? Ricky never really knew how to click with people quite like everyone else, I suppose. Can you believe it? Oh, right okay! Make time for them. Then my mom said that she wasnt his mother and it was time to cut the apron strings. Yes, I was driving but we were both drunk. Up. Ive got to get out of here. Only a little longer guys. My sweet May. You heard about the Pigs, right? Unknown to Khaila, the case worker investigates and discovers Isaiah's adoption. Well, not really buried. By: Chelsie K., Alaska, USA, Age 12 Gender: Any Genre: Comedic Description: A cat tells a dog whos boss. Now, over there is my bed. I put it on my bed. I could never figure out the reason for it. As it turns out, the baby was spotted in the nick of time by sanitation workers and rushed to a hospital, where at the insistence of social worker Margaret Lewin (Jessica Lange) the baby's life was saved. Genre: Comedic. Since then I have been able to cheat my way through school like the best of them. First Place Winner!By: Madison Brown, Age 16, Idaho, USADescription: A girl on Halloween encounters someone with a really cool and realistic costume.Genre: Comedic. Gender: Any Genre: Comedic. I have no idea who I am. Arise forth from the couch of lasting night, Genre: Dramatic, (Actor sits in a chair as though he/she is on the witness stand being questioned by the prosecutor.). (turns back around) Dolly Parton. Vote for me. Ive heard you say sorry a million times. Alex looks at me and is all, what ya scared?? There. Oh, Im an hour early? A pretty nothing. But hon-hon-honestly sometimes wish I wasnt famous! Ive practiced for hours. Youre hurting my ears. Instead, she is brought to a training facility for girls to be sent to brothels in Europe. Various plates of half devoured frozen meals are lying about, beer bottles. What used to be a brand new No. I draw a lot. Then, at the end, a light turns on, flickering. Im busy. Leslie? Put graffiti on the walls. By: Karly Anderson, Age 14, Texas, USA Description: A young adult realizes they shouldnt have wasted the moments being in such a rush to grow up. (Beat) Ohyoure that guy. Im supposed to tell you why I would be a good fit for the job but lets be honest. Can I be that for him, forever? Look, I have loads of promising chemicals in my lab and Im even willing to test them on myself. So, I guess she figured if I was dead, she would be the fairest and prettiest of them all. The flags not a person. You and Papa, but Papa looked different now. Because it was my idea, I did the honors. All I have to say is wow. Well, working for Mr. Rupert has its challenges. By: Lauren Connally, Texas, USA, Age 17 Description: A girl tries to persuade her best friend to release a feral cat Hannah had captured. Maybe things would be different. I felt the disappointed glare of Arthur Miller. Well if you need any more reasons other than these that which I did just tell you, then I dont think the Walmart smiley face could get this job! I mean, she works like a, uh oh, whats the word? Help! Sooo Im going to go unless you want to lecture me about something else? Maybe it was guilt. Hes typing!! She keeps a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and everything. Okay, he probably destroyed a castle or two to get that gold, but thats my brother for you. I am in LOVE! (pause) Arrest me? Im going to find our brother. Well, for instance, it means that each person is unique. Everyone just calls me Nancy though, Im not sure why. No one would want to be me, though. Will you please take out the trash? Third Place Winner! You get your drivers license and suddenly its like a whole world has opened up. I mean, he said he just didnt feel like teaching today. I was like, huh? By: Caroline Seawell, Age 15, South Carolina USA Description: A frustrated theater student brainstorms ideas for a monologue they must write. Preferably Id like for it to be something like a big day out with my family. Now Selma has weaned herself off drugs, has a responsible job caring for another couple's child, and is learning to read. Ive never gotten any recognition, so clearly, I must not be doing anything right. Maybe if I tell you about all the things we did, and who we used to be together, youd remember. Im your sister. I've avoided watching the film for the longest time; at first it didn't appeal and then, as dad in a white couple with two adopted mixed race sons, I was disturbed by the premise. Once upon a time, when there was only Spring and Summer, my father, Zeus, King of the Living, thought I should have a husband. Remember when we used to take trips to the library and perform puppet shows for each other? So, kindly point your arrow in another direction. The train burst quickly through the tunnel and I jumped! And thats a lot of work on my part. Mom!? The only thing interesting about him is his name. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. For almost a decade, our company has held the largest market share for pasta in the world. I really need to get some sleep, its so late. I will strike at midnight, and they wont see it coming. By some miracle, I was able to escape. I watched him enter the bathroom, but when I looked back at the check-out desk, the attendant wasnt there. THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE SHRIMP PREPARING FOOD! Im Olivia, the dance captain. The original music score is composed by Mark Isham. Ive been really trying to keep a happy face for Luke, but its really hard. Or is it the blue one? I hope its been good. Theyre just impossible not to admire. Maybe its an art to not care. Second Place Winner By: Divya Manikandan; Karnataka, India; Age 16 Gender:Any (For male character, change the name.) My job is a living nightmare. Whether you jump, plummet it, tip or fall into it, is a whole other story though. I went out and bought as many tickets as I could afford. Whatever that means. Ive found that in the classes where I sit next to a friend, I do much better. Oh, and sorry about the hot dog guy, he made me mad when he got my order wrong. I heard them talking about burying us tomorrow. I wasnt gonna say anything before, because Im no marine biologist, but if she (gestures across) is gonna order that, Im gonna have to speak up. Thats when I realized that monsters truly are everywhere. Gender: Any Genre: Dramatic. I would start screaming too, until I saw the can of spaghetti sauce on the counter and realize it was a joke, and she would laugh so hard that she would fall down. I reached down to grip the source of the pain bloodI looked to my left, and the boy with blue eyes had let go of my hand, and was instead gripping his stomach, he was bleeding too, and he was pleading with the shooter begging for his life. When we came into the class, he would give out a worksheet with instructions on the board. To just be an average kid. Ive dealt with that stuff on my own. I did not master the sword by ignoring my elders! Where is my letter? By: Jayla and Selene, Age 13, New South Wales, Australia Description: An astronaut gives a rather enlightening talk about space. What if I fall in, what happens then? Darling, listen to me. She doesnt have a collar, and honestly, I dont think she belongs to anybody. Voila! (Starts speaking in a British accent.) Hey, you in the back, quiet down. Thats bad, I know. Why?! Which was quite a few, mind you. Heck, Ive worked here 28 years and I cant get this darned promotion. I come from a family of 3 children, 2 adpoted and have to applaud this movie for doing a good job of pointing out that being a parent isn't about giving birth or "donating" sperm. To sport would be as tedious as to work; But when they seldom come, they wished-for come, And nothing pleaseth but rare accidents. Another one? If youre a female looking for a quick monologue to memorize, you should give this one a try. Theres a girl that doesnt live too far from me, and shes pretty nice. (Tosses back wallet.) Losing Isaiah makes an admirable attempt to tackle complex, worthwhile themes, but loses sight of effective storytelling during a descent into melodrama. (Imitates in a deep voice) I am Officer Tuffin, you are under arrest. I shouldnt joke about that. About five jumped onto me and attacked me. Second Place Winner! Just, talking to people. Do you know about sacred geometry? I dont. I had a note, but couldnt think of anyone to give it to. The ocean seems scary to many, even dangerous. You dont waste time, do you? (pause) Tomorrow? Does she deserve him, whose to say, just because she made a mistake and almost killed him doesn't mean she loves him any less right??? Why dont you just call the police then? Jessica Lange's character had a small speech in the courtroom about how love makes a family more than race, but it was just glossed over and the focus of the film went right back to race defining families. Barbara if you found a spider in your daughters room you would not hesitate to smash that creeper. Next thing you know, Ill be popular. In fact, I think we should see other people. Im happy he left us. They may be used for educational settings without asking for permission. Even if it's minimal.AND If you're a fellow thespian, I encourage you to do the same.Hope you enjoy my interpretation. Dont touch the edges of his carpet, he really doesnt like that. I left my backpack on the floor. You may receive a verification email. This morning, I went to Starbucks to pick up muffins and iced vanilla chai lattes for me and Haley and Jessica, but the barista spilled one of the coffees all over me. Im the Golden Boy! (to herself) Oh, stop it Linsay! First Place Winner! They are all around me because I was one too. You cant live a life, if youre not willing to live it. Gotcha! Hurry up! Oh, oh, here she comes. The screenplay is written by Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal. Oh, the cello is nice. It was a test to see if we could read directions, and it said not to write anything down? I know that sounds selfish, I mean, I have everything. (Pause.) By: Addison Steffer, Age 14, Texas, USA Description: A villain gets a phone call from their mother while fighting a hero. (Beat) What? Try watching this movie sometime with a white woman who is the adoptive mother of an African-American child. So remember, vote for me for President. I walked around and realized my mirror self was gone! All of a sudden, I started to hear Katherine scream and yell my name. Oh, they always left with one of usbut never me. Mostly, I think about Thomas, and how if I would have been paying attention at the river, he would stillhe wouldbe here. I am the monster under my bed. What have we ever done? Just six more years and I can drive, you think. No matter how hard you try to remain neutral, this film will suck you in and find you taking sides. (turns to back and looks really annoyed, then yells) Im not talking to you! HOW DO YOU TURN THE CAMERA OFF? My childhood has been taken away from me. The coldest its been. Shell forget she ever wanted this thing, the mother says, then walks away, dragging the feral creature away and leaving me with something not much better: a dog. (pause) Are you suffering, George? You wouldve snapped too if your owner brought back one of those revolting creatures, also known as a B.A.B.Y. Thats the Greek word for hello, for your information. I ask about the scars. 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