100 Monologues - Monologue #8: Alone

100 Monologues is a project where I'm writing monologue scripts, performing, and filming the pieces. Since I'm beginning to dabble in acting, the project is meant as a means for me to acquire more acting experience where I can work on refining my craft. You can find out more about the project here.

Below is the script from the "Alone" monologue. The script isn't exact to my performance above, but my performance is based on it. If you're a student who would like to perform this monologue for class, just make sure you credit me, Maggie Coyle, as the author. For any other use of the script, please contact me.

100 Monologues: #8: Alone

Some people are terrified of being alone, but I’m not. I dunno, as a kid I had an incredible imagination and could spend hours and hours playing all alone. I’d spend time with friends too, it’s just for some reason I was perfectly happy and content with being alone. I’ve never been like one of those people that needs to constantly be surrounded by others. In fact, the mere thought of being constantly surrounded by people is exhausting.

There was a point in time when I was in high school, and whenever I was around other people I found myself hating myself. It was like being in a crowded room made me feel more alone than I’ve ever felt before. And I started getting depressed when I was actually alone. When I was around my so-called high school friends I felt like an idiot, like something was wrong with me. And these feelings would linger on when I was alone.

 It took me a while to realize these friends of mine weren’t really friends. So I shed them and over the years I picked up new friends who were more kind hearted. And then I began to like myself again and started feeling okay with being alone.

100 Monologues - Monologue #7: Headphones

100 Monologues is a project where I'm writing monologue scripts, performing, and filming the pieces. Since I'm beginning to dabble in acting, the project is meant as a means for me to acquire more acting experience where I can work on refining my craft. You can find out more about the project here.

If you're a student who would like to perform this monologue for class, just make sure you credit me, Maggie Coyle, as the author. For any other use of the script, please contact me.

100 Monologues: #7: Headphones

Eric is so unbelievably, incredibly full of himself. And he’s such a music snob. He thinks just because he listens to music that no one’s ever heard of, that makes him so artsey and more authentic than everyone else. And I like to listen to music they don’t really play on the radio, unless it’s one of those small indie rock stations or local college stations or something like that. And Eric likes to make fun of me because other people have actually heard of the bands I’ve listened to. Well obviously I couldn’t have been the only one who ever listened to these bands, especially if they’re ever going to get anywhere in life, people had to listen to them before me. You know, like record labels and producers, people need to promote groups so they can actually get listeners. But Eric is so proud about bragging about groups no one has heard of. Do you really want to brag about a group that only about five people on the entire planet have heard of? They aren’t really going to get anywhere if no one has ever heard of them…That makes sense, doesn’t it? I’m not going crazy with that logic, am I? The last time I checked you want a musician who actually has fans in order to keep releasing albums. Anyway, Eric has been mocking me because I like to listen to music on an ipod, and I’m not trying to be all vintage like he is and listen to mix tapes on a Walkman or listen to old school vinyl records. I don’t even know where I’d get a Walkman or record player these days…and quite honestly I don’t really want to lug around heavy equipment when I just really want to listen to my music. And he also loves to mock me because I like to wear earbuds instead of those large “hey I like music” headphones that you see on really serious, studious music listeners or those really emo guys. And that Eric…nothing gets past him, he hones on any small thing related to music…I guess all I can really do is tune him out with my headphones. Just turn that volume up.

100 Monologues - Monologue #6: Coffee Addict

100 Monologues is a project where I'm writing monologue scripts, performing, and filming the pieces. Since I'm beginning to dabble in acting, the project is meant as a means for me to acquire more acting experience where I can work on refining my craft. You can find out more about the project here.

If you're a student who would like to perform this monologue for class, just make sure you credit me, Maggie Coyle, as the author. For any other use of the script, please contact me.

100 Monologues: #6: Coffee Addict

Is it weird that I get excited at the smell of freshly ground coffee beans? Or that I can’t help but walk briskly, practically skipping, when I step into a local coffee shop? At least I haven’t gotten to the point where I drool at the mere mention of the word “coffee.” But I suppose I’m not that far off from doing so.

Ah coffee…I really can’t think of a better drink. It fuels me. And I suppose my addiction to having a couple cups of coffee a day is catalyzed by how sleep deprived I am. I’m a working woman, so I really don’t have time to get the required...what is it now? Eight hours of sleep? I need at least half those eight hours to take care of work. So alas, I’m sleep deprived with these sunken eyes. And I wouldn't be able function this way if it wasn't for my good old friend coffee.

I just love everything about it. That little kick you get in your first couple of sips. And I love going to local restaurants where they give you a nice big, rounded mug of coffee - it's almost like a soup bowl. I like just wrapping my hands around the mug, especially on a cold day, and just feel the warmth of that fantastic cup of coffee.

When I’m sitting in a nice cozy coffee shop, taking deep breathes of coffee bean infused air, clasping a nice hot cup of coffee, sipping it slowly, just taking my time, all I can think is ah – this is the life!

When Harry Met Sally Monologue

Here's a monologue that was filmed the other day. The mic is pretty loud for this one, but I'm pretty pleased with how clear the picture is. The monologue is from the film "When Harry Met Sally" - when Sally is reflecting on one of her failed relationships.

Small Domestic Acts Monologue

Wow, it's been too long since my last post! Things have been crazy busy for me, but I'm working on restructuring my schedule so I'll have more time for my personal projects. I'm going to dive back into the 100 Monologues project. I have written a few more pieces, but have yet to practice and film them.

Recently I took another acting for film class. Above is one of the monologues I worked on for the class. At the end of the course, the teacher brought in his heavy-duty camera and mic to record our monologues. The above piece is from the play "Small Domestic Acts."

The class definitely inspired me to get to work with more of my own projects. So you should definitely keep an eye out for more videos coming soon...