"Mean-Man Monologues" or Monologues for Actors Who Want to Play Jerks
Tired of playing the nice guy? Wanna play a character who is a bit (or a lot) of a jerk? You don’t need to feel left out of the “mean-girl monologue” vibe! If you’re a male actor looking for a monologue where you can let yourself dig into your meaner side, check out this list below. Here are eight (8) “Mean-Man Monologues,” where the main character has either done something stupid (like, um, stealing from his girlfriend’s family or breaking a restraining order to deliver a Christmas tree his ex doesn’t want), is manipulative or is just acting like a self-centered fill-in-the-blank. Of course, while these are certainly not “Mr. Nice Guy” characters, they still leave lots of room for complex characters, sincere motivations and good arcs. Enjoy finding those moments to make them enthralling and compelling, maybe a little endearing (ok, stealing your kid’s candy isn’t THAT bad!), or at least a character you love to hate!
Check out these “bad boy” or “mean man” comedic, dramatic and thriller male monologues below, all showcasing guys who are a bit of a jerk.
Eight (8) MEAN-MAN MONOLOGUES
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Monologues for Men Who Want to Play Jerks
AN ANGEL OF FORCED LOVE
Brian makes his case for how he thinks he can learn to love his girlfriend if she “really really” needs that. Maybe it won’t be so bad. If he HAS to.
DETAILS: Comedy, around 2 minutes
A NICE NIGHT TOGETHER
Samuel lays out the rules to his recent fling of what is going to make a nice night together, and what will make it a lousy night. He’ll stay if it’s the former. But he’s “audi” if it’s the latter.
DETAILS: Comedy/drama), around 2 minutes
CLAIRE, MY ECLAIR
Andres is not really THAT bad a guy. It’s just, well, he stole from his girlfriend’s family. Here’s to hoping Claire gives him a second chance!
DETAILS: comedy/drama (could be teen), around 2 minutes
PLASTIC AND FUEL
Devon has survived a car crash, but his wife doesn’t seem too pleased about the passenger who survived with him…
DETAILS: comedy/drama, 1.5 - 2 minutes
TINSEL FOR CHRISTMAS
Stan is bleeding pretty badly at the hospital, but no one seems to care. Not even his ex-girlfriend he risked “everything” for...In fact, she’s kind of the reason he’s there…
DETAILS: dark comedy/drama, around 2.5 - 3 minutes
THIS HEAT IN MY BRAIN
Sloane begs his victim to have sympathy for him, as he tries to cool the heat in his brain.
DETAILS: dramatic, thriller, scray, around 1.5 minutes
A DAD’S DEFENSE
Doug tries to cut a deal with his son Sal, after he’s caught red-handed, stealing Sal’s Halloween candy.
DETAILS: comedic, around 1.5-2 minutes
DISAPPOINTING HELL
Van was a total jerk to his very own soul. Now he’s gotta suffer the consequences.
DETAILS: dark comedy, around 2-3 minutes