Monologue

Joe Monologue from Philadelphia

From Philadelphia by Jonathan Demme

male · dramatic · 1:14 min

This piece is from a copyrighted film, so the full text isn't published here. You can bring your own copy of the lines and rehearse it on ActorRise.

About this piece

Joe addresses the jury, breaking down the misconceptions surrounding Andrew's firing and the reality of discrimination faced by those with AIDS.

From Philadelphia (1993), directed by Jonathan Demme

30s · determination · identity · betrayal · power · isolation

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Run it out loud with a spotlight that follows your voice, line by line, until it's off the page. Free to start, no credit card.

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