I loved you as long ago as the time I asked you to read the stone angels with your fingers. My family never owned one either. Sir, call to mindThat I have been your wife, in this obedience,Upward of twenty years, and have been blestWith many children by you: if, in the courseAnd process of this time, you can report,And prove it too, against mine honour aught,My bond to wedlock, or my love and duty,Against your sacred person, in Gods name,Turn me away; and let the foulst contemptShut door upon me, and so give me up. They they take needles and poke at my hands. (beat). You think Im qualified?It ended up being one of the funniest moments in any Tim Burton film to date. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is his all-time favorite movie, but Blues Brothers, Killer Klowns From Outer Space, and Evil Dead 2 rank high on his list as well. After having conquered two kings, couldst thou fail in obtaining a crown? But I couldn't. Nothing had prepared me. It wasnt a miscarriage. I dont know. ) You dont realize how lucky you are. Let me wear it a little longer, Mother! Step into the streets without looking and the carriage merely stops or swerves; the only consequence an angry driver. Hey, stop it! Can we start over? Tony winner Michael . I know what youre doing. Ah, Gloucester, teach me to forget myself!For whilst I think I am thy married wifeAnd thou a prince, protector of this land,Methinks I should not thus be led along,Maild up in shame, with papers on my back,And followed with a rabble that rejoiceTo see my tears and hear my deep-fet groans.The ruthless flint doth cut my tender feet,And when I start, the envious people laughAnd bid me be advised how I tread.Ah, Humphrey, can I bear this shameful yoke?Trowst thou that eer Ill look upon the world,Or count them happy that enjoy the sun?No; dark shall be my light and night my day;To think upon my pomp shall be my hell.Sometime Ill say, I am Duke Humphreys wife,And he a prince and ruler of the land:Yet so he ruled and such a prince he wasAs he stood by whilst I, his forlorn duchess,Was made a wonder and a pointing-stockTo every idle rascal follower.But be thou mild and blush not at my shame,Nor stir at nothing till the axe of deathHang over thee, as, sure, it shortly will;For Suffolk, he that can do all in allWith her that hateth thee and hates us all,And York and impious Beaufort, that false priest,Have all limed bushes to betray thy wings,And, fly thou how thou canst, theyll tangle thee:But fear not thou, until thy foot be snared,Nor never seek prevention of thy foes. They came en masse, dressed in their Alexanders best. Just kind of f***ed up, and selfish. Silence, your silence, isnt working for me. I knew about Michelle. He slit your throat, a flash of unbearable pain, while a soldier about my age held a cup to collect your blood. Christopher is the Operations Specialist at Screen Rant. 2" - Beetlejuice " Dead Mom " - Lydia "Fright of Their Lives" - Beetlejuice, Adam, Barbara "Ready, Set, Not Yet (Reprise)" - Adam, Barbara " No Reason " - Delia, Lydia "Mama Would" - Lydia "Invisible (Reprise)/On the Roof" - Beetlejuice "Say My Name" - Beetlejuice, Lydia, Adam, Barbara It reminded me how genuinely romantic I was, how I had so much hope in things, and now its like, I dont believe in anything that relates to love. Out here, you turn towards the pain as it tears into you. to safeguard thine own life,The best way is to venge my Gloucesters death. I would know what went with what, and everything I tried on would fit. It was an abortion, Michael! Oh, this one has three bedrooms. Catherine OHaras character in Beetlejuice wasvery overdramatic and had a passion for modern art. But what does it mean the right man? Yea, like some witch,She drugs the cup of wrath, that slays her lord,With double deathhis recompense for me!Ay, tis for me, the prey he bore from Troy,That she hath sworn his death, and edged the steel!Ye wands, ye wreaths that cling around my neck,Ye showed me prophetess yet scorned of allI stamp you into death, or eer I dieDown, to destruction! If you fail to beat the current, you will drown; if you get too close, you will be bitten. Your purpose, right? I mean, thats what its all about, right? Disclaimer: Daily Actor at times uses affiliate links to sites like Amazon.com, streaming services, and others. There you were, the next one to be sacrificed. A monologue from the play by Tennessee Williams. For a couple that had just bought the farm, Adam and Barbara didn't seem overly upsetabout it. You have sealed my fate with your betrayal. Im his only living child, so he wanted to make a good match for me. And yetI honored thee, as the wise will deem, rightly.Never had I been a mother of children,or if a husband had been moldering in death,would I have taken this task upon me in the citys despite.What law, ye ask, is my warrant for that word?The husband lost, another might have been found,and child from another, to replace the first-born;but, father and mother hidden with Hades,no brothers life could ever bloom for me again.Such was the law whereby I held thee first in honor;but Creon deemed me guilty of error therein,and of outrage, ah brother mine!And now he leads me thus, a captive in his hands;no bridal bed, no bridal song hath been mine,no joy of marriage, no portion in the nurture of children; but thus, forlorn of friends, unhappy one, I go living to the vaults of death.And what law of Heaven have I transgressed?Why, hapless one, should I look to the gods anymorewhat ally should I invokewhen by pietyI have earned the name of impious? I was free. You will live to watch your daughter rot, to watch that beautiful face collapse to bone and dust all the while contemplating the choices youve made. The snake doesnt care how much you love your children. Plug him in and pretend he loves you! Between them, the death of a father has interposed so little hatred, that the duty of blood with regret pursues him. After the wedding she moved in. Toy Story 2 also has a special place in his heart since it was the first movie he remembers seeing in theaters with his Dad when he was only two years old. I wake up and I think.again? At that point I panicked. I cant tell if youre coming or going. Shes still upset that somebody dropped a house on her sister,which is obviously a reference to theWizard of Oz. Except that I loved her. I dont have any of your magic, Walt. (Pause. only to keep in sight of your torn red sweater, racing about the vacant lot you played in. A monologue from the play by Tristine Skyler. He is worthy of me, but he belongs to Chimne; the present which I made of him [to her], injures me. It must be witnessed to be understood. Then chose to protect me. Do you know the campground is only twelve miles away from here? Unfortunately, Lydiadidn't have a choice near the end of the film after Otho performed a sance to summon Adam and Barbara. Great joke. Lydia, played by Winona Ryder, was a goth teenager who enjoyed photography and showed a special interest in the afterlife, ghosts, and certain things paranormal. Lets finally guarantee its rights to all of our citizens. Just peace. But when you say it, Im looking at you, I believe you actually mean it. Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts) is a woman in a tight spot. . From comedy to drama and everything in between, we hope that you can find one that you love. I have this thing about not seeing people in the flesh. Meanwhile, I endure an incredible torture; even up to this bridal. Early on in the film, Adam and Barbara discovered theHandbook for the Recently Deceasedand decided to travel to the Netherworld. Shell sit there watching Jeopardy and bad-mouth my dad. Dont scold, Mother darling. You chose to murder my daughter. And this great name of Cid, which thou hast just now won. They were toying with me. They whispered in my ear how they wanted to marry me and take me back to their castles. . . But Mary, I open my eyes every morning and all I want is a pipe to smoke. Remember? Like, all bloody veins and pus?Not only did this reference George A. RomerosNight of the Living Dead, but it was the first real interaction between the three, leading to good things later on. After Adam and Barbara realized that Lydia wasn't like the rest of her family, they didn't want Betelgeuse to scare her anymore. I feel completely safe with you. Could great men thunderAs Jove himself does, Jove would neer be quiet,For every pelting, petty officerWould use his heaven for thunder;Nothing but thunder! Heaven witness,I have been to you a true and humble wife,At all times to your will conformable;Ever in fear to kindle your dislike,Yea, subject to your countenance, glad or sorryAs I saw it inclined: when was the hourI ever contradicted your desire,Or made it not mine too? Now, by my life,Old fools are babes again; and must be usedWith cheques as flatteries,when they are seen abused.Remember what I tell you. That little voice. that, in noble souls, worth alone ought to arouse passions; and, if my love sought to excuse itself, a thousand famous examples might sanction it. She was a schoolteacher named Mary May. . And if not, were adding more every week so if you dont see one you like, keep checking back! She has been arrested for trying to buy heroin not for herself but for her addicted grandmother, and has been ordered by a judge to attend an encounter group for drug addicts. Im not even allowed to have friends over because theyll interfere with her depression. BEETLE JUICE by Warren Skaaren From an original screenplay by Micheal McDowell based on a story by Michael McDowell and Larry Wilson SECOND DRAFT August 4, 1986 [NOTE: THE ORIGINAL PAPER COPY OF THIS SCRIPT CONTAINED SCENE NUMBERS, WHICH HAVEN'T BEEN RETAINED FOR THIS FILE.] She says shed rather stay home and clean the apartment. I might assuredly answer to thee. (pause) If wed had a house, Id never would have wanted to leave. Whatever the case, it was obvious that Betelgeuse was merely trying to be cheeky and comedic, as opposed to factual. Monologues are presented on StageAgent for educational purposes only. YOU'RE DOOMED! So you find yourself trying to remember the things that made you happy. On April 3rd 1972, a C5A Galaxy transport plane with 243 infants, children, volunteers, and crew took off from Saigon as part of Operation Babylift. I didnt want to go, but he dragged me to the ballroom. Dont stare too long. And it just started, like, this avalanche of sh*t, about maybe I deserve it. RELATED:Michael Keaton As Batman & 9 Other Actors Who Should Return To An Old Role. Right before he goes into the mortal world, he says, Lets turn on the juice and see what shakes loose. The line comes just moments before one of the most iconic scenes in the movie, signaling that this particular ghost isn't quite like others in the cinematic world. The only one who doesnt get phone calls? NOW LET'S SKIP THE TEARS AND START ON THE WHOLE YOU KNOW BEING DEAD THING! Thy tyrannyTogether working with thy jealousies,Fancies too weak for boys, too green and idleFor girls of nine, O, think what they have doneAnd then run mad indeed, stark mad! Which means that the promise of civil rights has never been fulfilled. Im somebody now, Harry. Michelle is in a hospital gown, her hands are wrapped. Theyre nasty little sh*ts and nasty little sh*ts arent worth crying over.. But sometimes. Youre good at it. When I saw that my heart could not protect itself, I myself gave away that which I did not dare to take; and I put, in place of my self, Chimne in its fetters, and I kindled their passions [lit. Its like theres a fire burning in the center of my head, Mary, and the pipe is the water that will put it out. There is nowhere to chain love to vows and ceremony. It made me feel cold, like if love wasnt for me!. Making you want to leave again? Those brown eyes. does it not show too clearly over whom thou art destined to reign? We never owned anything. And I guess that works, Mary, I guess so. Now, I hear theyre wondering if maybe it was a student of Tims seeking revenge or something. My impotence set in a year ago. I just dont want to have to call her. But here? Lydia : Of course they're dead. Ah, its not the same. Poor souls, they perishd.Had I been any god of power, I wouldHave sunk the sea within the earth or ereIt should the good ship so have swallowd andThe fraughting souls within her. Michael Keaton and the rest of the cast played some of the most unique characters in a satirical horror comedy show, and each of them had a bevy of excellent quotes that continue to remain fan favorites. Yet all thats left of them is bones in amber. My Mom had the same bathrobe in blue. Oh, she said. Oh, Michael. Youve had fantasies, Im sure; so have I, but were married. I come home tomorrow and Im on the back of a milk carton. Worse, she had to contend with a football team that had seemingly died in a crash, thought Juno was their coach, and couldn't find the men's room. Like most films by Burton, the scriptwriting was top-notch, and the characterswere quirky, unique and memorable. "Dead Mom" - Lydia "Fright of Their Lives"-Betelgeuse, Adam, Barbara "Ready Set (Reprise) - Adam, Barbara "No Reason" - Lydia, Delia "Invisible (Reprise)/ On the Roof" - Betelgeuse, Lydia "Say My Name" - Betelgeuse, Lydia, Adam, Barbara "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" - Delia, Charles, Lydia, Maxine, Maxie, Adam, Barbara, Betelgeuse Act Two meed of ill.Or, with no mark of honour, silently,For so my father perished, shall I pourThese offerings, potion to be drunk by earth,Then, tossing oer my head the lustral urn,(As one who loathd refuse forth has cast,)With eyes averted, back retrace my steps?Be ye partakers in my counsel, friends,For in this house one common hate we share.Through fear hide not the feelings of your heart;For what is destined waits alike the freeAnd him oermastered by anothers hand;If ye have aught more wise to urge, say on. These monologues from plays all feature three-dimensional females with space for an actress to show off her character . She scratches that out. (Pause. This penitential robe will keep. Lydia demonstrates this with a sense of self-awareness regarding her own self-expression, as evidenced by quotes like this one. Let me help you with this., A monologue from the screenplay by James V. Hart & Michael Goldenberg. Every day, all day. A child of the space program. Yes, it had begun that early. Whoa! Here, here, or here? It was an abortion. Jackson couldnt take it. Are you 'Night of the Living Dead' under there? And I decided on that day that I was Undine Barnes, who bore no relationship to those people. I like to think about all the people who tended and picked the grapes. No more walking over bridges. If Id known you were going to make my dress as long as that Id rather have stayed thirteen. "West Side Story" (1961) Maria (Natalie Wood), sister of a gang leader, falls in love with the leader of a rival gang, resulting in tragedy. It was the most precious moment of my life so far. Maybe it wont. Home | Uncategorized | 84 Dramatic Monologues For Women (Powerful & Emotional Pieces), A monologue from the play by Nora and Delia Ephron. She refuses to take Martinas baby, Sofia, should Martina die, because she prefers to remain focused on her education. And upon that sand a new god will walk. (then, pitiful) Just look what its done to you. I was there when this wonderful person drifted into this world, and I was there when she drifted out. (Pause.) Dead, dead, deadski. Each finger, my palms, my thumbs. They're ghosts. Beetlejuice : [as Otho tries to escape] Not so fast, round boy. The cup was passed around for all of us to drink. . Oh Mother, a girl doesnt get diphtheria in the back of her knees, why so fainthearted? Shocking andunexpected F-Bombs in PG-13 rated movies can eitherstun audiences and make them uncomfortable, or cause them to roll over with laughter. It became the mystery of our street. But I didnt. Only sky above us now. How I long to hug you, kiss you. Dont let them see your tears, he told me. Learn how to use tactics to achieve your objective in your monologue. And then they all started to laugh. (beat). You know, I guess Ive been heart-broken too many times. They include a couple hidden theater gems as well as several famous female monologues, good for either Broadway or the local playhouse. Not to mention the fact that youre talking to a dead guy. (Pause.). Every inch of me shall perish. At least you get letters. My father sent me ten dollars every week, his lotto money. If one of Tims black students was angry with him, the black student would have shot Tim right there in the moment. It was on the day of my college graduation. Monologues include video examples, analysis and character descriptions. In my dreams. It was a son Michael! I dont know. The Family Legend (Joanna Baillie) The Libertine (Stephen Jeffries) The Bachelor Party (Paddy Chayefsky) Private Lives (Noel Coward) The Seagull (Anton Chekhov) Three Sisters (Anton Chekhov) Fen (Caryl Churchill) Marriage (Nikolai Gogol) Mirandolina (Carlo Goldoni) Plenty (David Hare) Skylight (David Hare) Volpone (Ben Jonson) Theres some really nice options in your price range. No one moved like him. They wanted me to hurt because healing me gave them a reason to live, a reason to continue to believe in themselves. Im sorry. Whenever I wanted something I could here that voice telling me to stop, to be careful, to live most of my life unlived. They call upon Beetlejuice to help, but Beetlejuice has more in mind than just helping. For the cancer to come back. Tis I:Do you know me now? One that will never die. All they really had to contend with was an annoying family muscling in on their home, but the tradeoff was a drastic reduction in daily headaches and life concerns. Like winning the lottery or someones rich uncle needing a personal assistant. (Pause.) Are you gross under there? Existing as ghosts, Barbara and Adam wanted the obnoxious family gone so that theycouldspend eternity in peace. I imagine shes your favorite. While explaining to Adam and Barbara how she was able to see them, shetold them that the Handbook For The Recently Deceased said that Live people ignore the strange and unusual, further revealing, I myself am strange and unusual.. Whoa! Everybody likes me. You say you love me, but doesnt love mean being available to a person? It never was. Im damned if Im gonna stand here and have you tell me youre in love with somebody else! Out here, love burns through you like a fever. And would it be any better if I was too hot, Mother? None of the boys noticed how mulish and tall I was. I guess Im feeling cold and unwelcoming. After she says Betelgeuse for the third time,he stretches out his arms and says, Its showtime as lightning strikes in the background. Tim Burton has been the mastermind behind several popular movies, but among his most famous is the 1988 film Beetlejuice . Due to the failure of our justice system, our public defense system in particular, Jim Crow is alive and kicking; laws that made it illegal for blacks and whites to be buried in the same cemetery, that categorized people into quadroons and octaroons, that punished a black person for seeking medical attention in a white hospital. Is it sinful to think of such things, Mother? let them alone:The marshal and the archbishop are strong:Had my sweet Harry had but half their numbers,To-day might I, hanging on Hotspurs neck,Have talkd of Monmouths grave. Why they hate us so much. Theres these moments that shape our lives, moments you have no control over. Dartmouth. Maybe I wont be around. My siblings left the kitchen. And you get to live again. Watch the movie 2014 (Colin Farrell)|2005 (Royal Shakespeare Company)Timestamp: 1:14 2:45. Dont you understand? But somebody told me it was important so here it goes. You do a thing long enough, your whole life, I guess . (Ellaria starts gagging) Im sorry, I cant understand you, that gag makes it impossible to understand what youre saying, it must be frustrating. A monologue from the tv series created by Vince Gilligan & Peter Gould, Hi. (Detective doesnt answer.) When I was little, my mother used to shake me awake in the middle of the night yelling, It was time to go.. Then we wouldnt be here. It will be just like all the other times youve left, only this time, youre already packed. Here are her suggestions for dramatic monologues for women. About degrees of progress . But you have a great excuse, because the rainforest isnt wired for cell service. But am I the criminal mastermind who pulled off a series of violent murders? Because here doesnt care. He invited dozens of young lords to Tarth. I was obviously not faking it and yet no one could find the reason for the pain. So I ran away, crossed the shining sea and when I finally set foot back on sole ground the first thing I heard was that goddamn voice. Youre Virtual Dad! while I wore it yet, thou sawst me mockedThere at my home by each malicious mouthTo all and each, an undivided scorn.The name alike and fate of witch and cheatWoe, poverty, and famineall I bore;And at this last the god hath brought me hereInto deaths toils, and what his love had made,His hate unmakes me now: and I shall standNot now before the altar of my home,But me a slaughter-house and block of bloodShall see hewn down, a reeking sacrifice.Yet shall the gods have heed of me who die,For by their will shall one requite my doom.He, to avenge his fathers blood outpoured,Shall smite and slay with matricidal hand.Ay, he shall cometho far away he roam,A banished wanderer in a strangers landTo crown his kindreds edifice of ill,Called home to vengeance by his fathers fall:Thus have the high gods sworn, and shall fulfil.And now why mourn I, tarrying on earth,Since first mine Ilion has found its fateAnd I beheld, and those who won the wallPass to such issue as the gods ordain?I too will pass and like them dare to die!
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