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Monologues and Script Excerpts
Playwright and Screenwriter Peter Fenton will occasionally share monologues and excerpts from his scripts on his blog. Fenton specializes in writing dark comedy, genre deconstructions, and character studies.


Scene: Middle-Aged Divorced Couple, Country Club Types
This is a scene excerpt from BLUE SKIES YONDER by Peter Fenton for the roles MARYBETH and PRESTON, a middle-aged couple who is recently divorced. BLUE SKIES YONDER is an Agatha Christie-inspired dark comedy murder mystery play currently seeking a world premiere. This copyrighted monologue is free for use in audition and educational settings. The full play can be read on New Play Exchange or read a sample on this website. © 2024 by Peter Fenton. All rights reserved. About

Peter Fenton
Nov 8, 2025


Monologue: High School Age Male, Strategic Chaos Agent Type
This is a monologue from CORONATION by Peter Fenton for the role of DAN. CORONATION is a dark satirical teen comedy play that saw its amateur premiere at Newtown Arts Company in 2024. This copyrighted monologue is free for use in audition and educational settings. The full play can be read on New Play Exchange or read a sample on this website. © 2024 by Peter Fenton. All rights reserved. About the Character: DAN PARK (17/Male/Korean) - Lead Role. The witty, wounded direc

Peter Fenton
Nov 8, 2025


Monologue: College Age Woman, Nice Girl from Indiana Type
This is a monologue from I THINK WE'RE LOST by Peter Fenton for the role of LINDSAY. I THINK WE'RE LOST is a dark comedy retelling of Peter Pan that is set to make its professional premiere in April 2026 with Pier Players at Theatre Exile in Philadelphia. his copyrighted monologue is free for use in audition and educational settings. The full play can be read on New Play Exchange or read a sample on this website. © 2023 by Peter Fenton. All rights reserved. About the Char

Peter Fenton
Nov 8, 2025


Monologue: College Age Male, Earnestly Religious Type
This is a monologue from ABANDON ALL HOPE by Peter Fenton for the role of EVAN. ABANDON ALL HOPE is a dark comedy satire play exploring religion and identity with a college aged cast. This copyrighted monologue is free for use in audition and educational settings. The full play can be read on New Play Exchange. © 2020 by Peter Fenton. All rights reserved. About the Character: EVAN DAIGLE (19, Male, Any Ethnicity but Probably White) , clean-cut, naïve evangelical Christian ou

Peter Fenton
Nov 8, 2025


Monologue: Any Age, Any Gender, Muppet Narrator Type
This is a monologue from YULETIDE SHAKEDOWN by Peter Fenton for the role of THE SNOWMAN. YULETIDE SHAKEDOWN is a holiday rom-com interrupted by local politics and conspiracy at the North Pole.. This copyrighted monologue is free for use in audition and educational settings. The full play can be read on New Play Exchange. © 2018 by Peter Fenton. All rights reserved. About the Character: THE SNOWMAN (Any Age, Gender, and Ethnicity) , a Muppet-like narrator written with a warm

Peter Fenton
Sep 19, 2025


Monologue: Young Man, 20s, Neurotic Depressed Author Type
This is a monologue from BLUE SKIES YONDER by Peter Fenton for the role of HARRIS. BLUE SKIES YONDER is an Agatha Christie-inspired dark comedy murder mystery play currently seeking a world premiere. This copyrighted monologue is free for use in audition and educational settings. The full play can be read on New Play Exchange or read a sample on this website. © 2024 by Peter Fenton. All rights reserved. About the Character: HARRISON “HARRIS” FOWLER (Mid-20s, male-presenti

Peter Fenton
Sep 18, 2025


Monologue: Woman, 40s, Field Hockey Coach Type
This is a monologue from CORONATION by Peter Fenton for the role of MRS. LOWRY. CORONATION is a dark satirical teen comedy play that saw its amateur premiere at Newtown Arts Company in 2024. This copyrighted monologue is free for use in audition and educational settings. The full play can be read on New Play Exchange or read a sample on this website. © 2024 by Peter Fenton. All rights reserved. About the Character: MRS. CHRISTINE LOWRY (40s/Female/Any Ethnicity) - Major

Peter Fenton
Sep 18, 2025


Monologue: Any Age, Any Gender, Complex Trickster Archetype
This is a monologue from I THINK WE'RE LOST by Peter Fenton for the role of TINKER BELL. I THINK WE'RE LOST is a dark comedy retelling of Peter Pan that is set to make its professional premiere in April 2026 with Pier Players at Theatre Exile in Philadelphia. his copyrighted monologue is free for use in audition and educational settings. The full play can be read on New Play Exchange or read a sample on this website. © 2023 by Peter Fenton. All rights reserved. About the

Peter Fenton
Sep 18, 2025


Monologue: Woman, 40s, Old Hollywood Femme Fatale Type
This is a monologue from ABANDON ALL HOPE by Peter Fenton for the role of TERESA. ABANDON ALL HOPE is a dark comedy play that premiered...

Peter Fenton
Sep 18, 2025
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