Sounds like a great guy. Let me tell ya, big mistake. There he is. And let our hearts, as subtle masters do, By: Emily Newland, Age 17, Georgia, USA Description: A young person ruminates about their military family. I can hear the angels. There are some things that Ive seen happen in the ocean that would normally scar you for life. I have not, and will not, ever try chocolate. (beat) What was that? My mother is the Goddess of Harvest, so she makes all the flowers grow and that sort of thing. (Pause) All right dont say I didnt warn you. So, tomorrow, Ill be boarding the blimp and getting ready to collect a cloud sample with possible bacterial life, but not before saying goodbye to my cat. She takes me to a world where awkward moments dont exist and jealousy is something to joke about and fights never happen (and if they do I dont remember them). I want to scatter brightly colored feathers for little girls to find in parks. More like a person who was going to a costume party and couldnt decide between being a witch or an Indian Chief. Ignore the fresh, yeasty scent RINGO, NO, DONT POUNCE! Seems pretty doubtful to me. Hey Jason. It is the cause, it is the cause, my soul. Really? What will they do when I tell them Im done? And stay late. By: Natalia Santos, Florida, USA, Age 13 Description: A teenage girl tries to convince her strict mother to let her go to a sleepover. I think you should know that about three years ago I was diagnosed with ADHD. She can be scary sometimes. With a mighty heave, I launch myself toward it, overpowering the dark being andand then I hear her. That sounds great. I dont regret my choices. What if a shark bites my head off? How are you doing, sir? Or would you go forward and take the unknown future and be whisked away to a place where everything could be totally new like a fresh start? And then lying on the grass, my body like lead, my head splitting with pain, and the sweet, overpowering fragrance of grass. Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 18:50, Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Losing_Isaiah&oldid=1142139604, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 18:50. Its a no-doubt home run and its coming right for me, and I caught it! But strangely, the one friend I have come to entrust this weird title was once my arch nemesis. Okie dokie. Im going to sue her and then have her banished from this country! Doesnt mean I am dangerous or that I need protecting. By: Alex Tuzov, Age 8, Thailand Description: A merchant ship captain has a conversation with the president of an African country about the iceberg he is towing back from Antarctica for $1 million. (Pause) When I look around and realize that the world hasnt come to an end yet and the buildings around me are still standing and people are still living, thats what I realize what I have to do: get out of bed, throw away the crumbled junk food wrappers along with the tear-soaked tissues, and put on my best clothes and go out and live. But it was your time. She is talking to herself about all the things on her mind. Youre supposed to help her. I really messed this up, didnt I? HAMLET. (A boy walks in and sits on a sofa in his psychiatrists office.) How did no one notice, you might be wondering? He would come home late at night, drunk, if he even came home at all. First Place Winner By: Amber Leanne Rothberg, Age 12, Massachusetts, USA Gender: Any Genre: Dramatic Description: A friend consoles another friend after a death. (She reaches to put the bear on the shelf, but is interrupted by a phone call. What is wrong with me? Henry is about to leave to find his daughter when Tink stops him. Ive me work to do! Atom Bomb Disease rolls off the tongue better. But dont let her be an actress in a musical or play, especially the lead! Its a little creepy. I was at the zoo and a monkey pooped on my head. First Place Winner! )Maybe we can come up with a compromise. I love you. The best interest for the child no matter what color, is what is the best interest and stability for the child Seth Margolis' novel becomes middle-of-the-road drama about a white woman and her husband fighting a black woman in court over the custody of the black woman's baby son, whom she left in a dumpster two years prior to cleaning up her life as a homeless crack-addict. You know, when I got married to my first husband, Charlie, I was so nervous. (Female, Dramatic, Teens) Shes our other sister. Waits.) Strike two; everyone cheers. I hear them talking about how inspirational her story is. Be careful what you wish for. And the point is just to have fun, right? Nothing. But those splotches and blotches are a part of me. Thats when I became Norma Doherty. and the Now go to bed for real! He really wants to catch the mouse because the rehydrated foods all taste the same. I wasnt going to sign another contract for anybody but me. But, as quickly as I thought those things, I asked myself, What are my chance of winning really? Like, honestly Ive never won a thing in my life. Not brown. I really want to strangle each and every tall person but to do so I would NEED A STEPLADDER!!!!!! You dont want the iceberg? It looks so realistic! Losing Isaiah is a 1995 American drama film starring Jessica Lange and Halle Berry, directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal. Like, we would pretend we were dying, or possessed or something. They told me to give you away, but I refused. Well, I cant stay long. Welcome everyone to the Punctuation Society! Oh no. For a long time, I had dreamswell nightmares that he is somehow still alive up there and no one can find him. Be a good boy, Ringo. So, what do you say, my loving, supportive, most amazing mother in the whole, wide world? But he was dead. (panic) Uhor orbuild a huge ice-slide and rent out sleds and skis! Like it told me to buy this new computer game and have it shipped to the house. I guess I will see you soon. Its come in very useful with the lie detector tests Ive been through. You are all familiar with ravioli, we have been bred and raised on the stuff, the epitome of pasta. Sixteen-year-old Eva quietly tells her older sister, Analise, about a time when she went to the bakery and first met Merek, the bakers son. (Looks around.) A vacation. And everything else was quiet. I dont care if you like her. And I have thought about this for a long time Mom, so I hope you can be accepting. Everyone in this family does. Last night my world was shattered. Everyone else was left hobbling around like idiots while my brown shoes trudged through the grass. If he didnt want me before, hes not going to want me now. Lila had her turn to live, and then she had her turn to melt. Ive been craving just to get outside, play, or just get out and do somethingANYTHING. When Khaila's character tells her lawyer, "but I'm his mother" and insists on her "parental rights" it isn't even about color but about what is important about being a mother. Finds a candle. There were tons of people waiting in line after me. Since you were smart enough to hire me to take care of the rats then you should be smart enough to know that you should pay me unless you want something terrible to happen. (someone nearby speaks to her) Hold on. You could have informed me before Im in the middle of the ocean, Mr. President! So, after about four whole minutes of me staring at the door just waiting for that rat to walk in, she came running in. You know, the L word? By: Audrey Robbins, Age 13, Florida USA From: Ontario, Canada Description: A monologue about girls struggling with social status Genre: Dramatic. Im not going to give my daughter false hopes about a God who does nothing. Or the only one they think is pretty. What the hell Suzanne! Lights off, no more talking! Because although you see me as a lunatic, what you dont know is that most mornings I lay flat on my back playing the stars awake with the strumming of my guitar. What did I do today? I realize theyre a little stained but isnt that just the sort of thing that happens as you use them? Then I thought, maybe it was a sign, a sign that no one cares or that Im not important enough, that Im worthless, irrelevant. But what did you give us in return? Actor can come up with a variety of challenging and funny physical antics and facial expressions.). Life was good and easy, like nothing in the world could hurt me. OFF. All you people think about is color. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [emailprotected] to ask any questions. Let it go. That was before I realized there was so much sadness in the world. Thats when they told us that theyre having another baby! I always wished something exciting would happen, something so big it would change my life forever. He let you go. It did give me a lot. I tried everything I could to convince her to keep going. But different does not always mean bad. I slowly backed away, but it was too late. Lola! Sorry, Im pinning you down, but otherwise, Im afraid youll run away. But God loves a trier, so here goes nothing. What if Im horrible? Genre: Comedic. I dropped my working papers along with the uniforms made by society to make us all the same clones of work slaves. My intense competitive spirit, social anxiety, fear of the cafeteria and awkward sense of humor tend to work against me. Thats the only thing I learned from chemistry class this year, but Im not sure I agree. I mean arent we in a day and age where its okay to be different? Strong support is provided by Samuel L. Jackson and LaWanda Richardson (the real-life spouse of Jackson)as Lange and Berry's attorneys, David Straithern as Lang'es husband, and Daisy Prince as Lange's daughter. I mean come on that happened when I was three. And hes carrying his helmet too. She put her hands on the ledge to pull herself up, but by that point my arms were done and when she pulled up, I fell down. Yeah, Im done but still upset. Samantha, you shouldnt call your own business a cult. Everyone holds me up to her standards. What, those are already getting outdated? It only comes in like two flavors! Anyway, we always got caught, and we always got in trouble, but that didnt stop us. Just two kids playing. Make time for them. Okay, you want to hear about last night? Julia shows the audience her pain, anger, guilt, and sorrow as she begins one of the lengthiest monologues about death on the list. I plan on paying them a little visit. THAT took forever. Whether its on the stage, in a book, or on the screen, death is an experience we can all relate to. The actor is also speaking to a friend, hands-free on a cell phone.). Ok, where to start? Well, my friends say Im obsessed with celebrities. My parents, Majestic, even my iPhone, have made me who I am today. Uhwell I like the starsthat is when I can see them. Im not! I think we have some candles. (stops pacing) Oh, I know! The kids roughed him up, yanno, punches and kicks like little tykes do, and then poured syrup into the back of his sweater. This is not who I am. Why werent you there to make me dinner when I was too young to use the stove? Eventually, Dad stopped coming to dinner. I wasnt surprised. At lunch we had meatloaf, so I went hungry. Your scientists will want to work with me on this. It was just a thing we did, you know. The stem cell project? By: Avalon C., Age 13, Missouri, USA Description: A teen reassures her younger sister that Middle School wont be as bad as she things. By: Micaela E., Los Alamitos, CA, Age 16 Gender: Female Genre: Dramatic Description: Elena confides in a friend about a crime she committed. Genre: Comedic. You dont care about me, and youre never there when I need you. (pause) What do you mean theres a button? . This sucks, I am going to fail my theater class all because I cant come up with one stupid paragraph. There was a certain kindness in his expression that made me feel safe despite everything going on around us. Its your first day of Kindergarten youre in your brand-new shoes with a bright new backpack excited to make new friends. Oh. I got the kids to go to bed, only a couple hours after their bedtime, and I supervised when they cooked my dinner so. Because it involves you. Sometimes you have to move on. (Pauses. Genre: Dramatic. Its fine, its fine. (Turns off the webcam and uploads video to YouTube). Hello? (On phone.) If I have to answer that then Ill take my sash, and my baton and Ill leave. If anything, this dragon assaulted and harassed me! (Looks at phone) Oh, she hasnt read the text message. Keep your cool, Chris. I believe that what the two women do is something that should be tried in more cases of this type. By: Shelby Diner Description: A teenager tries to write a letter to their brother who is in the military Genre: Dramatic, (Jack is sitting at his desk in his room with a single piece of paper and a pencil on his desk.) Your locker is jammed, the custodial staff couldnt care less. Im 32. You know, just to ask them a few questions like wheres the nearest hardware store, oh and if Theo has any cameras at his house. By: Georgia E. Alberta, Canada, Age 13 Gender: Any Genre: Comedic Description: An ice cream flavor is having an identity crisis. Friend groups got more complicated, so was lunch, seating choices, there was so much homework, and the teachers were really different. Hello there, dear. Then there was the time I woke up in the middle of the night and had to use the bathroom. Xia, a Chinese girl who came to the US for Master program on Chinese History, was convinced by her brother to quit school and work for his black market business illegally. (angrily) We worked too damn hard to give up now! Im sorry but even just thinking about it makes me pity him, the old me. You have my word. Remember, Im the boss around here! Sally Field plays MLynn, a member of a close-knit group of southern friends. Isaiah had a rich life with the family before his biological mother, Khalia, located him and planned to sue for custody of him. I always wished my life was more interesting. One time he was excited when we were assigned a 35-page essay on Millard Fillmore, who is the most boring person in history. So now, with no shame and in full confidence, I can announce to the world: I am one of a kind. His name is James. Face the wall and practice hitting it with the tips of your swords. And for that, I pity them. And theres two of them. Im sorry to interrupt, but what does that mean? I mean seriously how did you not see this coming, look at me. What should I say? (Pause, turns to hero) Sorry, I really need to take this. Fine acting all around. Heck, Ive never won! You heard about the Pigs, right? This is the worse day of my life, for real this time. Preferably Id like for it to be something like a big day out with my family. Sometimes she would know when I had a bad day and would always make me feel better. And that is the story of why I am laying in a hospital bed with a full body-cast. You cant just sit around all day and wait for things to get better. Except for that other ticket of course. By: Jadyn Jones, Age 11, Texas, USA Description: A teen explains to the director, Mrs. Wright, why she should be cast in the school musical. Why is it that you dont even ask me my name? I cried when you teased me for it, but it feels good to look in the mirror and see you. I still have all the gifts you gave me, the fluff ball, the coloring page, the paintings, and that terrible ceramic dog that sort of resembles mine. (Smiles but then frowns again.) We were looking at the tall sign outside, the one where you could rearrange the letters to spell what you like. And Snazzy, there was that time when he ordered you to let Mrs. Claus use you as a mannequin for the little girls dresses she was making. He has snooped on Terras open laptop at home and discovered Terras plans to escape to the pub with Tink and Cyn. But I will look online and see if someone is missing an adorable little black and white cat. One year left, you think. I wish it was that easy. First Place Winner By:Isabel Parent, Calgary Alberta, Age 15 Gender:Male Genre:Comedic Description:A nervous Walmart employee makes a video tape of himself asking for a promotion. By: Henry Boudolf, Age 12, South Carolina USA Description: When you think you dont like chocolate, but then you try it. But like dont make it too expensive because my moms gonna make ME pay for it and I dont have that kind of money. Whoosh! Starring Jessica Lange, Halle Berry, David Strathairn, Cuba Gooding Jr., Daisy Eagan, Samuel L. Jackson, Joie Susannah Lee and Regina Taylor. Sit in the dark and listen to music. Life has been rough, people at school are laughing and making fun of me, they say things like (in a funny accent) Youre so ugly or Wow where do you get your clothes, and it reminds me of when you used to stand up for me. By: Kimo Horvath, Age 16, Texas, USA Description: A boy describes his woes in trying to understand girls. I raised my hands instinctively in front of my face, and I prayed. Im the Golden Boy! THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE SHRIMP PREPARING FOOD! If youre a female looking for a quick monologue to memorize, you should give this one a try. Oh yeah, I just had my birthday. This baby is adopted by a white social worker, played by Jessica Lange. The Doosan Bears had the bases loaded and no outs. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. I mean Mr. Brown, how could someone as innocent and beautiful as me grab a green knife handle andOh, I could never stoop to that level of foul play Mr. Brown. My trip to Venus took two months. (Female, Dramatic, 20s 30s) Once you go down the line of wanting to make a black child have a black doll, read obligatorily books about black characters, have black parents etc etc, you are starting down the same path as the Ku Klux Klan many years ago and it's not better but more of the same. I cant speak for every girl, but I can speak for the ones who know what Im talking about. Only a little longer guys. I mean that stupid account basically ruined my life! Basically, I know you have a crush on me. Four years later, Khailia has successfully gone through drug rehabilitation and holds down a steady and responsible job as a nanny and housekeeper. I think youd be freaking out too! Why should I promise my loyalty to a country that isnt loyal to me? (Jumps to feet.) Can you believe it? The only time I can escape is in my dreams. Two loving mothers come into painful emotional confilct with each other as Selma Richards, a former crack addict rebuilding her life, tries to reclaim her son Isaiah after Margaret Lewin, an upper middle-class woman, has adopted him. When everything feels like its crap and my world shatters into numberless little fragments: I take a steaming hot shower, feeling each red-hot drop like a needle piercing my skin; the pain I feel is numbing. Even if it's minimal.AND If you're a fellow thespian, I encourage you to do the same.Hope you enjoy my interpretation. (Beat. 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