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 “Ideal State of Happiness” monologue. 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: #33 Ideal State of Happiness

Before I found you, and before I could admit that you were the love of my life, I remember life was a dull, drab thing. It felt like I was a hamster running on a wheel. Every day I went through the motions, but I never really got closer to accomplishing much of anything. My love life felt the same way. I’d go on dates with different men, but they never went anywhere. I couldn’t find a moment that meant anything until I met you. You, the man who made me feel so nervous and giddy with excitement every time we went out during those first few months. And you know what? You still make me feel that way. When we’re walking home after dinner, and you reach for my hand, I still get that nervous jolt of excitement. Even after all this time – years and years of dining out and handholding, yet it still feels new every time. And that’s my ideal state of happiness – that feeling you give me that feels familiar and brand new all at the same time.