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 “Afraid of Everything” 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: #37 Afraid of Everything

I just can’t…I can’t do it. I can’t leave my house and jump in the car, and drive the five miles to the restaurant. I can’t meet my friends there or meet their friends there, because I don’t know what will happen. I can’t do things without knowing what will happen. Because I’m afraid about the unknown and unexpected. I need to have a game plan, and I need to know what’s what. And at the same time I know I’m being ridiculous. I know there’s no way of knowing if something good…or awful…will happen. All you can do is just live life, but that’s easier said than done. I’m…I’m just…terrified that something horrible is going to happen. And I know that something, whatever it is, could be lurking around any corner. So what’s the use in walking out my front door if that something terrible is just out there waiting for me…somewhere along the way?