100 Monologues is a project where I’m writing monologue scripts, performing, and filming the pieces. Since I’m beginning to dabble in acting, the project is meant as a means for me to acquire more acting experience where I can work on refining my craft. You can find out more about the project here.

Below is the script from the “Miss Priss” monologue. The script isn’t exact to my performance above, but my performance is based on it. If you’re a student who would like to perform this monologue for class, just make sure you credit me, Maggie Coyle, as the author. For any other use of the script, please contact me.

100 Monologues: #3 Miss Priss

Written by Maggie Coyle

Like the world is my oyster and I’m like the pearl inside. Actually…wait, do oysters make pearls? Well, anyway, that’s beside the point. Everyone tells me that I’m like this bright ray of sunshine, you know? Like I light up a room and make it glow when I smile. But that kinda makes me wonder why I can’t read in the dark at night – I mean when I smile shouldn’t it light up the page? Or maybe that’s because I’m not really meant to every read, you know? Like I should focus on other stuff, you know? Like important stuff like fashion and bright colors — Anyway, oh wait, that’s right, you wanted to know the time? Oh, you want to know where Main Street is, you say? I’m actually not from around here, I’m from up North, you know like…[trails off]