After her dear friend, Tasaria, has been killed trying to escape a “training camp” for forced prostitution, Marta is punished by association. She is placed in the ground, simulating being buried alive. Though grieving, her rage and determination give her strength, and Marta comes up with a plan for her own freedom. She hides sticks from the outdoors and brings them with her when she is placed in an isolated room inside. During the course of a few hours, she is able to start a fire and begin burning down the old wooden building. While the building goes up in flames and smoke, Marta only smells freedom.

This monologue comes from the dramatic full-length play, For My Silent Sisters.

DETAILS:
Genre: Drama/Teen

Cast: Female
Age range: teen through adult

Setting: Human trafficking “training camp” in Albania
Time period: Contemporary

Running time: Around 2.5 minutes

Note: References to violence and human trafficking