24 Monologues for Male Thespians

By Michael Obiora

24 Monologues for Male Thespians

by Michael Obiora

This is a contemporary collection of audition-ready monologues written for male actors navigating modern casting rooms, drama schools, and self-tape culture.

The pieces range from quietly comic to emotionally charged, grounded in realism rather than theatrics. Each monologue is written to feel spoken, not literary - active, specific, and playable without relying on clich s, exposition, or sentimentality.

These are monologues for actors who want material that:

sounds like real thoughtallows for interpretation rather than instructioncan sit comfortably in auditions, showcases, and workshopsreflects the pressure, contradictions, and humour of contemporary life

The collection includes work that explores identity, ambition, grief, frustration, masculinity, and power - without speeches, sermons, or easy answers.

Inside you'll find:

24 contemporary monologues for male performersPieces suitable for auditions, drama school applications, self-tapes, and showcasesA Tone Index (Comedy / Drama / Contemporary Realism)An Audition-Length Index to quickly find material by time requirementWriting that prioritises voice, intention, and action over ornamentation

This is not a book to be read straight through. It is a working actor's tool - designed to be opened, tested aloud, cut when necessary, and made personal.

Whether you are early in your training or further along in your career, 24 Monologues for Male Thespians offers material that respects the intelligence of the performer and the reality of the room.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GSFCVFK1
• ISBN13: 9798245749853
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"