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The monologue database built for actors
ActorRise is a searchable monologue database with 12,000+ real pieces from plays, film, and TV. Instead of scrolling anthologies or generic lists, you search by what you actually need, tone, length, gender, and type, and read the real text in seconds.
- ·12,000+ real monologues from plays, film, and TV, not AI-generated text
- ·Search by tone, length, gender, and type in plain English
- ·Overdone filter to skip the warhorses and bring something fresh
- ·Rehearse any piece with the AI right after you find it
What is in the database
Over 12,000 real monologues, organized so you can actually find the right one: classical and contemporary, comedic and dramatic, for every gender and casting type, from 30 seconds to several minutes. Each entry is a real published piece with its source, not something an AI wrote.
How the search works
You do not have to guess the right keywords. Describe what you need the way you would say it out loud, and the search ranks pieces that fit:
- ·“two minute dramatic monologue for a young woman”
- ·“comedic contemporary monologue for a man under 90 seconds”
- ·“a classical monologue that is not Shakespeare”
Browse the database by category
Common questions
How big is the monologue database?
Over 12,000 real monologues from plays, film, and TV, and it keeps growing. You can search all of it by tone, length, gender, and type.
Are the monologues free to search?
Yes. There is a free tier and no credit card is needed to search and read. Paid plans unlock unlimited rehearsals with the AI.
Are these real monologues or AI-generated?
Real. The AI is in the search, not the writing. Every entry is a real published piece, so the text you rehearse is text casting will recognize.
Can I filter out overdone pieces?
Yes. The overdone filter hides the warhorses every actor brings so you can find something fresh that still fits your tone and type.
Where do the monologues come from?
From public domain and licensed sources. ActorRise organizes real published text and does not distribute copyrighted play scripts. Full details: Sources & copyright
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