Act Now!

This new collection of contemporary monologues has been developed through consultation with young people. They offer a range of authentic voices and relevant issues to stimulate discussion and participatory drama work. Monologues featured: A Friend Request by Kate Collins (Act Now! Monologue Competition Winner) -- Joshua can be whoever he wants in an online world; Fathers Footsteps by Mary Cooper -- everything has changed since Nathans son was born. But is his past still ruling his future?; Web Pal by Billy Cowan -- Zoe has met someone special on Facebook. Will he turn out to be the same as his profile pic?; A Change for the Better by Anne Neville -- Ian liked his last school. He doesnt understand why things had to change; It Should Have Been Me by Billy Cowan -- when faced with unrequited love, will Sophie take revenge on the object of her affection?; Cheers by Ged McKenna -- Ben has finally found the courage to speak up, but not everyone is thanking him.