Destiny
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This is a monologue unlike any other that I've ever seen or read.
It tells a complete story with just one female character. I have used every possible element that I could think of to make this play a fulfilling experience for both the actress and the audience.
The Play....
It starts with Jenny getting out of bed realizing that her prayer the night before has gone unanswered...again. Sounds familiar? As the day progresses, she faces many challenges as she tries to grasp her destiny. At moments that it seems she is okay, something else happens and she experiences an emotional roller coaster ride as she struggles to deal with all that's happening around her and fulfil her work obligations.
The Conclusion....
In the end it is too much for her and she comes face to face with a choice that will prove to be the turning point in her life.
Cast: 1 female.
Audience: Teens & Adults
Genre: Contemporary Drama
Sample Scene
LIGHTS UP…
Jenny gets out of bed and sits on the side of the bed…her eyes are still half shut…. She stands up and walks to a chair at a nearby table….she sits…she thinks….she realizes that her feelings are the same as the day before…God has done nothing to change the way she feels….she talks to him….
JENNY: (smiles at the thought) Tell me, Lord…How hard is it for you, huh? Moses only asked you once and you let him see you….why are you hiding from me? You refuse to even show yourself in my dreams. (pause, heavy sigh) Oh, What’s the use..!
She gets up and exits, but re-enters quickly, realizing that the bible was sitting on the table before her.
She stops a little way from the table. She just stands there staring at it.
She goes to the table, picks it up and opens it.
JENNY: (reads) Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name….(Psalms 97: 12)
She slams the bible shut.
JENNY: (fake laugh) You’re funny, God. (pause) Don’t you see my tears anymore Lord…don’t you care? How can I possibly rejoice feeling like this? Why are you always so silent? Where is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob…the God who used to answer when men called you by name? Where are you? I am sorry if my prayer is not the way you like it…but you…you still don’t listen, even when it is. Ahh!
She exits.
She re-enters.
JENNY: Tell me Lord….if my life is like this now…today….where will I be tomorrow, huh? Care to share that little info with me so I can have something to look forward to. A future perhaps…maybe, my destiny even!
Silence.
JENNY: Uhm. The sweet sound of silence.
She dons her robe…ties it at the front….reaches for her guitar…
She sings….
She exits….comes back with a cup of tea.
She listens to her voice messages (pre-recorded) as she sips from the
cup.
(beep)
MOTHER’S VOICE: Hi Jen…this is your mother…I’m sorry you had to be there last night when…you know, your father and I…well, it wasn’t really an argument…it…
JENNY: (rolls her eyes) …was an argument.
MOTHER’S VOICE: I admit it was a bit loud….and you may have been embarrassed…but it happens sometimes. (pause) I don’t really want to talk about this over the phone…hopefully I won’t have to work late tonight…so later…if you’re still up when I get home. Bye. Love you.
(click)
(beep)
MOTHER’S VOICE: Me again. I don’t want you to be worried too much…whatever is happening between me and your father….just don’t worry about it….God knows best.…and…well, later.
(click)
Jenny retrieves some files and sit at the table rummaging through the
Paperwork.
(beep)
MARIE’S VOICE: Why won’t you answer the phone girl? We need to talk. Call me back, okay.
(click)
(beep)
PAUL’S VOICE: Hey babe…I’m sorry I stood you up last night…but you know how it is. Anyway, I really wanted to make it up to you tonight. We have some things to talk about. But, I have to work…so…(pause)…call me. Oh, oh…by the way I left a letter in your precious bible. I hope you already found it. We’ll talk about it later.
(click)
(beep)
(beep)
(phone rings)
Jenny considers before answering it.
JENNY: Hello.
Pause.
JENNY: Yes sir…I have the file before me right….sir….yes sir…..yes, I plan to have the contract ready today……..I’m….sir, …I………yes sir, twelve noon…….yes sir……(bites her lips and continues to listen)……
(hangs up)
She almost throws the phone against the wall but decides against it.
Bows her head in exasperation.
JENNY: I hate that man.
Looks up to Heaven.
JENNY: Is this your will for my life….this constant hell? Is this how you want me to live? (pause) An answer would be good…..oh the Bible! Okay. You speak to your children through the word. Alright.
Goes for a bible.
JENNY: Let’s see what you have to say.
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