Its always, When Emily was your age, she already, or maybe if you just follow what Emily does, you would do it right. I am sick and tired of always being compared to her. No puedo itsits a pimple! Aside from the money. No. Second Place Winner! First Place Winner! This all began on Monday. I guess I love them. Hate is a strong word, but I mean it. I cant believe you found me, Kendra. Magazines will ship prior to release day. Darling, listen to me. Oh, theres that book Im supposed to read for English class. Im scared the appropriate amount at horrors, and Im thrilled the appropriate amount at thrillers. A shark, at least fifteen feet long, was staring at me the way a barn owl stares at a mouse. So, Im standing up there, and this guy I barely knew, Mark Holmes, appears out of nowhere and yanks me down. Genre: Dramatic. Or went swimming my friends? Music makes me happy. I would have to change my name. Really, Im not much of anything. By: Kallie Carter, Age 17, Georgia, USA Description: A young woman tells a co-worker about her lifetime of cheating. And Im like, How do you expect me to know that you want to talk about something when you specifically say to me, I dont want to talk about it? Just tell me you want to talk about it, its not that hard. After I finish my adventures, I will head home. We came to the conclusion that we both need some light in our life, so we decided to be a light for each other. What should I say? Who knows, maybe there will be a perfect day in the future. It might sound weird, but when I feel excluded or unwelcomed by the people sitting around me, my brain kinda wants to distract me from how I feel, which is why its so hard for me to pay attention while doodling. Oh and you might want to change your drivers license picture, your hair is almost as bad as your last name. (rips it off) Sorry about that! (A boy walks in and sits on a sofa in his psychiatrists office.) White House Correspondents' Dinner Host Jokes He Has to 'Throw Out the Whole Damn Script' After Media Shakeups See, the humans, they respect me. Another ticket! Ill say it. I was sitting in my Intro to Law class taking a test with flashcards tucked under my thigh. And her whole story waswhatever you get it. Genre: Comedic. Am I a good person? (Waits for a minute for camera to turn off.) (Starts speaking in a British accent.) We could cause a power outage! Excuses, excuses. In Hebrew, it means bitter, desirable, serene. By: Karly Anderson, Age 14, Texas, USA Description: A teen goes through their daily routine to meet the worlds standard of what it means to be enough. We are not hiring caterers, Dean, eat your casserole. Dean, the Anglerfish with a Missile Launcher is not an acceptable school mascot. Foolish Dean, the hallway is no place for a Slip N Slide. Weve all heard it, in the same condescending tone, a million times before: Youre just a child. Well, po-tay-to, po-tah-to. That computer right there. The best seller of the year! Genre: Dramatic. It all started because of fungus. I think what my life would be like if I was him. So much pain from the bullet in my leg, and my head was just full of questions. I ran and ran and this was the first house I found. (Digging through bag, checking pockets.) It was just a thing we did, you know. I waited about fifteen minutes, then I realized that I had to go to the bathroom. That's a pretty name. This fascination earned me the nickname Roach Girl after I caught a roach during class. You hear so much about college all your life, so you feel like a failure if you dont go. There are plenty who are, though. Second Place Winner! Yep, no more pleasant Spring weather for everyone to enjoy. He strode in a swarm of fireflies. So go ahead. Another time, I hacked his phone and looked through his mail and messages. Great. Really, I just have to get these words out of my system. Secondly, youve met Kathys mom, and you guys totally hit it off! Those cups are worth 50 dollars each and Rob worked very hard so I could afford them. No ones ever told me Im ugly. Only one person thought this would be fun. I cant have Kayley-Anne drinking out of a frog-infested cup. (Eats the chocolate) That WAS THE GREATEST THING EVER! Shoot. I know you shouldnt do it, but its a metaphor just roll with it. Im just being there to ward off any girls who want to take my man. By: jack wayne rogers; Comments: 0 . Sorry man, but the truth hurts. Humanity monologues collection rebranded for the new world. Sounds like a horrible thing to say, but he didnt love me. I mean that stupid account basically ruined my life! Until then, Ill just sit back and enjoy the show. I know you have a right to privacy and you dont have to tell me anything. There, I said it. I will be like an explorer. I tried to survive. Leslie? Saying hi on the way to class. I always hated physicals because then I would know how much I actually weighed. Although Im nowhere near perfect, I still have a lot of work to do. No? Shes always told me it isnt my fault that my dad left. My parents did not take the news well at the time, and they didnt really help. (Begins experiencing an emotional shift.) Wait, she stopped on one. Perfect, Miss. It was me I was the one who wasnt ready. (React to thought of what could happen to dogs.) Remember you only live, exist or be alive once. I read that on Facebook. Hello? (Speaking to camera.) Yes, Im a genie. (pause) Wait, Stacys Mom did what? Woah! Gender: Female Genre: Dramedy. I plan on paying them a little visit. Now I have to go, but I promise Ill be back on Thursday. Hey Jason. By: Lauren Reese, Age 16, Austin TX, USA Description: A parent tries to get their crazy energetic kids to go to bed. Five minutes, thats all. Because evidently with any of the three you can and will eventually go into the sea of death. Do you hear that? He said, Sweetie Ive enrolled you in college. All right, class. Can I be honest? I reached down to grip the source of the pain bloodI looked to my left, and the boy with blue eyes had let go of my hand, and was instead gripping his stomach, he was bleeding too, and he was pleading with the shooter begging for his life. I was just minding my own business. (Laughs manically) Oh, you poor, poor thing. School isnt safe and protected. Thats right, I married my Uncle. I cant handle the sight of blood. I mean were basically married. One little step but I never do. I know its not your fault, but Allison, its me. When do you cross over from making bad decisions to being a bad person? I really mean it, I do. Or if your dad will come home- as himself. She keeps talking on and on and on! THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE SHRIMP PREPARING FOOD! I just cant stay awake in your classyes, I think biology is interesting, especially DNA. See ya then! If my brain fails, will I even know it? By: Melany Morales, Florida, USA, Age 13 Description: A dramatic Hispanic girl complains about her ex-boyfriend to her new best friend. Even though hes my best friend, we have sort of a love/hate relationship. If you want to ask if its a phase or a fad. 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. My mom screamed and came running to help me. by Genre: Dramatic. My dad is an entomologist, so he got me interested at a young age. This is how it actually went: (Girl imitates boy voice; calmly) So um, I want to breakup with you. (Apply red lipstick.) (Pause.) My mother couldnt understand what was wrong. For all humans. Jon Scieszka, A key barometer of the literary climate. You though, youve been through so much. Great. Once upon a time, when there was only Spring and Summer, my father, Zeus, King of the Living, thought I should have a husband. Much like this-(demonstrate). Understand that we, as boys, will never understand the mind of a girl. I was so tired last night. Whoa there, this isnt about me this is about your horrendous drivers license photo. My mom always used to say, Lizzie you need to make friends, Lizzie you cant sit inside and read all day. Why not? Like when the teacher announces to the whole class that you got a frowny face on your chart for the day. Samantha, oh my god, that man must be the most depressing person I have ever met. VSCO girls? They are experimenting on us with chemicals! Okay, he probably destroyed a castle or two to get that gold, but thats my brother for you. You are horrified. Why do I have to suffer through this? Mom, theres something I need to tell you. You were a princess, and I was a talking slug. By: Lily P., Carman, Manitoba, Canada, Age 12 Gender: Female Genre: Dramatic Description: A difficult boss rants about her assistant. And the worst part is that its a boy! Now, where was I? [4] "A Whole New World" also won the Grammy Awards for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television at the 36th Annual Grammy Awards, as well as Song of the Year, the only Disney song to do so (as of 2023). Wish me luck. You will get some special perks for working here we offer dental and medical, and we consider your mental health a top priority. Its like how would I explain this to a simpleton? I have no idea who I am. Its not fair. I wouldnt just go around murdering my competition like I was on a hunt for Black Friday bargains and clearance bin steals? My Love Charlie, I miss you. Third Place Winner By: Justin Kyzar, Mississippi, USA, Age 15 Gender: Any Genre: Comedic Description: A frustrated teacher deals with a rowdy class. But if you are seriously going to give in to the delusions of this restaurant and order shrimp fried rice, I dont think I can anymore. And it wasnt the time I stole a hotdog cart in Times Square. Especially the cat. I didnt judge myself and my imperfections then, I was happy. But someone I know did! She called out for me to open the door, but I bitterly refused. Would you make a different choice so that you didnt go through high school with the nickname Streak? Now my cat can no longer break it. I just wanted to say, I love you and we miss I hate seeing you so pale. All the skinny pretty girls at school like him! Pigeons! (looks at phone nervously) Uh oh! I just want a quiet life, a peaceful, happy life. Get home, shower, lay in bed. I did not just accidentally send a text to Sky about the fact that I have a crush on Gaston. After that I went to Georges house to tell her about it. And this birthday boy is going to be ALIVE! I mean the world would be better without them, right? Genre: Dramatic, Her life didnt go as planned but no one will ever understand I wish I could have held her hand and told her everything was going to be ok Because she always lived in pain Yet she never complained I saw that face she made whenever she heard that name Because she remembered that day And tried to hold in that pain That felt like rain And she tried to play the same But she knew it wasnt going away Until she coped with the pain and let the pain heal itself away She is very inspiring to me From what I see Because everyone left her all alone With no place to go No one knows what shes been through on the inside Because she hides what she feels Too afraid to reveal People might judge her But they dont know her like I do And what shes been through So dont judge someone without knowing them on the inside And what theyve been through, First Place Winner! Its got these big soaring harmonies that are mirrored exactly by whats onscreen, and it ends with them falling in love (symbolized in that classic G-rating way, held hands and head resting on shoulder). I grabbed the nearest object and smashed that little stinker till he was flatter than Flat Stanley himself. I love you too. Genre: Dramatic. (Beat.) ), Wow. I took too long walkin the dog. (beat) No, I do not stroke it with one hand while laughing madly. I never grind my teeth. It was wise of you to bring a shield. It was really stupidbut you know, we had fun with it. The only thing that understands me is the virtual world, and my family tries to take that from me. Theyre just statues, now. Hope you are all doing well. Genre: Comedic Well, its actually kind of a long story, but I suppose we have time. By: Liam Cantin, Age 12, Quebec, Canada Description: A middle aged dog is determined to not like babiesEspecially not the one his human parents have brought home. We get a window into her upbringing and what her parents were like, particularly her relationship with her mother, which I thought was useful backstory in terms of explaining who this woman is. Schwarzenegger's cold open came before host Roy Wood Jr.'s monologue. Even in the last days of his life all he could think about was you. The sessions almost over? (She reaches to put the bear on the shelf, but is interrupted by a phone call. He tried to jump on me when I got to the top, but I got out of the way. He will fix us. but you never do. Looks at flashcard again and starts pacing.) Everything makes sense now. Im not planning on turning you to stone anyway. When I was young, I had this dream about how my life would be, my ideal perfect life, two kids, a husband, a house. Do I lie about it and deny it, or do I come clean and tell the truth? I also mopped the tile floor in the living room, washed the dishes, bathed the cat, polished all the mirrors, took out the trash, finished all my homework for the next week, and booked your next appointment to the, the podiatrist. Genre: Dramatic. (Rolls the window up, and resumes talking to friend on speakerphone.) You dont know who you are. Ye humans are bleedin thick! That was ten years ago, and I still cant accept anyones apology. Katherine Rivers was the girl who cried wolf. Youre scared of the ocean? Itll wash right off, and you can win a Starbucks gift card, they said. Rose is a shoo-in, right? And remember, if you have something cool inside your house, remember to lock up when you leave! He was dying. But look, you really shouldnt make fun of the homeless. From the moment I come home til the second I fall asleep. Lets seelets see (looking around). By: Elizabeth Pall, Age 16, Florida, USA Description: A bookkeeper from a town stuck in time, welcomes a guest to her library. Maybe its an art to not care. Some nights before going to bed, I would stand in front of my body length mirror and just poke and grab at my fat. In fact, we provide a wide range of self-help books that are mandatory reading if you choose to work here. I grew up hearing that, but I never looked at its true meaning until now. Im probably the prettiest woman on the whole planet. I never wanted to marry him. All I have to say is wow. Oh! If I meet any aliens in their spaceships, Ill try to be friendly, but if theyre hostile, Ill need my sword! Wait, what? But I was seven! I was not unfamiliar with traversing trenches walking back and forth as the pools of mud tried to swallow me whole. It actually isnt. Gender: Female Genre: Comedic. I watched him enter the bathroom, but when I looked back at the check-out desk, the attendant wasnt there. This summer the air conditioner broke in our SUV so shes been rolling down the windows, but that isnt stopping her from singing at the top of her lungs. And kicked me. Gender: Female Genre: Comedic. Let me keep going. Its daylight savings time? Mama always said avoid the political talk. Let me tell you exactly what happened. Hes He has to be. Aladdin sings to the princess telling her he can show her, A whole new worldA new fantastic point of viewNo one to tell us noOr where to goOr say were only dreaming. And now, there is something I need to say to you. Genre: Dramatic. All youre gonna be is a piece of trivia for superhero nerds with nothing better to spend their time on. How about this armchair here, the green velvet really compliments your eyes I remember the days when my eyes were that bright You look a little nervous dear. Ya Sah! By: Evelin Rienzo, Age 13, Florida USA Description: A teen explains why they are a thief. Theyre out there-in throngs, herds, flocks: the pigeons. Its bursting through the skylight, raining dough on the neighborhood! I am going to be a janitor! We ran out of money and he was calling, begging, his voice thick as honey. The only time I have fun with him is when we gang up on our other neighbor. They need you. Lights it.) Third Place Winner! ! 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Was that normal for you? Drama Notebook holds a monthly Monologue Contest open to kids and teens from around the world. They never told us, but I watched this movie about Mt. alesis recital grand vs recital pro,