THE EVERY DAY LIVING OF CHILDREN & TEENS MONOLOGUES

Adra Young
Trafford, July 2006
Genre: Biography / Memoir

The Every Day Living Of Children & Teens Monologues is a collection of 51 actual events that have taken place in the lives of children and teenagers. Broken down into three sections: Specifically for Young Ladies; Specifically for Young Gentlemen; and Specifically for Young Males and Females, each one was designed to assist young aspiring actors and actresses with perfecting "Character Development." Every situation is true and is told from a young person's point of view. The obstacle of "Tapping into a Characters Emotions" will become a thing of the past. Children and teens desiring to become professional performers will not only grasp the "Art of Acting," they will love it in the process.

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A young lady expresses how it feels to end a relationship minutes before a date.

“HOW COME I’M BEING DUMPED?”

Friday after school, my boyfriend told me he’d pick me up from my place at six.

We were going to the show. I re-curled my hair. I put on my favorite outfit. I even added a hint of lipstick and sprayed on a little of Mom’s perfume. While spraying Mom’s perfume, the phone rang at 5:55.

It was my guy. Surprisingly, he wasn’t calling to let me know that he was running late. He wasn’t calling to tell me that his mom’s car had broken down either.

(Individual shakes her head no.) When he said it was over, it felt as if my heart had been pulled from the inside of my chest and thrown to the ground. (Individual balls her fist up and imitates throwing her heart toward the ground.) I told him to have a nice life and quickly hung the phone up!

After a whole year of dating he’s not interested in me anymore. How could he waste my time? What’s his problem? Exactly what went wrong? I thought he liked me so much. Apparently not true! Because if he really cared about me he would have not dumped me! (States in a disappointed manner.) I bet I’m the only girl in the world to ever get dismissed by a guy on a Friday night.


Having a personal experience with acne this little lady catches a whiff of the “Stay Home Blues.”

“THE CASE OF THE DOTS”

I’m never leaving this house again! Everything was great until this year. Now that I’m twelve, my clothes are too little. (Individual grabs jeans by the waist indicating they’re too tight.) Looks like my hair has even stopped growing. Just last month mom and dad told me that I have to get braces. I thought that was the worse! Until two weeks ago.

Two weeks ago two bumps appeared on my fore-head. The day after that, three popped up on my jaw. By the end of the week my entire face was covered with pimples.

(Individual points her hand at her face and moves it in circular motion.) They are so ugly! And now I am so ugly. (States depressingly.)

Mom and dad told me they would go away real soon. Well, how come real soon can’t be right now? I hate looking at myself in the mirror. I can’t even see my own face due to acne. Well, I tell you, I just refuse to leave this house. And until these dot’s clear up on my face. I’m gonna remain right here! Right here at home!


Based upon a discovery made at school a young lady is forced to make a difficult choice.

“MY BOYFREIND”

Leah and Boobie, yeah that was us. We were the most popular couple in school.

Wherever you saw him you saw me. Voted the hottest couple at the Homecoming Dance,

I thought Bobbie and I were forever. Forever until a young lady named Linda approached me. Linda stated that it was time I knew the truth.

As she began telling me that she was pregnant by Bobbie, I almost fainted. I couldn’t believe this! The next day at school, I explained to Bobbie how Linda found me and had told me everything. (Individual nods her head as if she were saying yes.)

He’d admitted to it. I told him that we could no longer see each other. Bobbie said he still wanted us to remain a couple. I asked Bobby, “how can you expect me to be with you when you’re going to be a father in six months?”

Quickly I walked away from him and towards my bus stop. I began to cry.

Instantly, the tears dried up as I thought about how fortunate I was for practicing abstinence and saying no. Poor Linda, she has some serious decisions to make. And as for Mr. Bobbie, he is no longer my boyfriend.


Although disappointed in his father for not following through on their plans, this young man’s image of his father is not totally shattered.

“WAITING AND WAITING”

Dad said he would be here by noon. Our plans we’re to get hair cuts together today at the barbershop. Dad, where are you? You told me you’d be here. How come you keep on doing this to me? (Individual folds his arms together and shake his head.)

Every time my faith is restored, you always find a way to knock it right back down. You do this to me every-time. The sad truth is that I continue to believe in you. I keep thinking that you’ll do the right thing. Just maybe, onetime you’ll make me proud to be your son. To think, I thought you would keep your word for once. Maybe it’s my fault.

Perhaps I’m expecting too much. (Individuals pauses and takes a deep breath.)

Maybe I give you entirely too much credit. (Individual shakes his head no.) Dad, I’m not giving up on you. I know you’ll get here.

I’ll just keep looking out the window. I’ve been waiting for two hours now. But I’ll keep waiting. Waiting until you get here.

Adra Young Bio

Adra Young is a native of Gary, Indiana. A teacher of nine years for Detroit Public Schools, she is also a local actress, writer and theatrical instructor. Graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1990, and Central State University in 1995, she took her first shot at acting on the college campus in 1993. Earning her Masters degree in 1999 from the University of Detroit Mercy, she currently instructs Acting and Dramatization Strategies to the youth. The Every Day Living Of Children & Teens Monologues is a testament of the last nine years of Ms. Young's life and the direct involvement she's had with children and teenagers.

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