Monologue

Sonny Monologue from Dog Day Afternoon

From Dog Day Afternoon by Sidney Lumet

male · dramatic · 1:04 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

Sonny attempts to negotiate with hostages and police, trying to maintain control of the situation while revealing his desperation and desire for a peaceful resolution.

From Dog Day Afternoon (1975), directed by Sidney Lumet

30s · determination · freedom · power · identity · cooperation

Rehearse Sonny's monologue

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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