Monologue

Taylor Monologue from Planet of the Apes

From Planet of the Apes by Franklin J. Schaffner

male · melancholic · 1:00 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

Taylor laments his need for connection, contrasting his current situation with his past life on Earth where he felt disconnected despite being surrounded by people.

From Planet of the Apes (1968), directed by Franklin J. Schaffner

30s · longing · love · isolation · identity · hope

Rehearse Taylor'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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