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Emotional monologues for voice acting practice

Emotional range is what casting directors listen for. Each of these monologues has turns, moments where the feeling shifts, so you practise movement between emotions instead of holding one note.

Grief monologueThe Lemon Cake LetterDear Grandma. Mom said writing this might help. I’m not sure it will, but here goes.Advanced · 169 words · ~1 min 8 secOne-sided phone call monologueIt’s a Real ThingHello? Yes, speaking. Sorry, I’m at a bus stop, it’s kind of loud.Beginner · 141 words · ~56 secConfrontation monologueOne SeatNo, sit down. I’m not going to yell. I just want to talk.Intermediate · 181 words · ~1 min 12 sec

How to practise emotional monologues for voice acting practice

  • Find the moment the character tries not to feel the emotion. Resistance reads as truth.
  • Let your breath change with the emotion; don't fake a sob.
  • Mark each turn in the script and make it audible.

Every script page includes a teleprompter that scrolls at your chosen words-per-minute pace, with optional recording so you can hear your take straight away.

Other script types

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Frequently asked questions

Are these emotional monologues for voice acting practice free?

Yes. Every script on this page is original SceneDub writing, free to perform, record, and publish under CC BY 4.0, including in demo reels. Credit "Script by SceneDub (scenedub.com), CC BY 4.0".

Which script should a beginner start with?

Start with "It’s a Real Thing" (Beginner, 141 words). Read it at the suggested pace, record one take, and compare it with a second take using one of the alternate reads.

How long are these emotional scripts?

They range from 141 words (about 56 sec at 150 wpm) up to 181 words. Each page shows its exact word count and estimated read time.

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