Can Monologues Be Short?

Monologues aren't something used to fill time in a script—so as you write a monologue, keep it as short as possible. This doesn't mean that your monologue has to be short; rather, it means you should spend time editing and identifying what is most important.

How long is a short monologue?

A monologue should be short—60 to 90 seconds long.

What is a short monologue called?

A soliloquy (q.v.) is a type of monologue in which a character directly addresses an audience or speaks his thoughts aloud while alone or while the other actors keep silent.

Sarah Jenkins

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