excerpts from the tife theatre monologue collection
That Cup Don't Miss - Drama
Other people are a negotiation. Other people, you have to keep your hands on the wheel to get there. To get to untouchable.
But when I got that cup in my hand, I can let someone else drive. Something else. And I know I’m gonna get there no matter what...
And it’s hard to let go of something that dependable.
Cuz that cup don’t miss...
I Came Upon A Goat - Comedy
Some years ago, after my husband had been sent to the rock pits, and my children had gone off to work in the tear factories I found myself all alone. And terribly lonely.
Then, one day, I was wandering aimlessly among the foothills, when I came upon a goat.
He was small and ugly. I loved him instantly...
Organs and Bones - Drama
Ma’am. I can not go downtown to your office and make an appeal because—
Right except I cannot go downtown to your office, because—
Because I am late for Social Studies class, ma’am!!
And I can’t go after school, because I work after school, and then I need to pick up Ellory from daycare, and after that there is always something after that and I am eighteen years old and I am alone!
I am alone!!!
I Like Your Tail - Comedy
Like seriously, how do you do it? Doesn’t everyone stare at you?
I don’t like people staring at me. Except for you. You can stare at me. I like it when you stare at me—
WHY am I saying these things out loud? I’m such a freak! Ahh! I’m sorry Seriously! Go about your day! I stopped you. I screamed about your tail.
You are normal. I am awkward.
Please move along. You’re dressed like a raccoon.
I think I’m in love with you. It’s fine.
Um.
Wow—