Protective Shield Monologue

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[@kookingclaire5459]

RITA: I keep things in. Things. Emotions. My emotions…I know that that’s probably not a good thing. Life has made me that way I guess. I have a tendency to show no emotion when I am feeling emotion. I just have a hard time opening up to someone. I get closed off. I feel that by being emotional in front of someone, kind of makes me very vulnerable and weak and I have a hard time with that. You know, being in that state of vulnerability, it’s not a place where I like to be because I feel like I’m not in control. When I’m not in control, I get anxiety. Whenever I truly loved anybody and opened myself up to them, they have always stabbed me in the back. I have a hard time with that; trusting people. It can be anyone…friends, family, boyfriend. I’m not sure if I truly trust anyone in my life. It’s sort of a protective shield I’ve put up and it only gets stronger with time. I do desire to be more vulnerable but at the same time I desire to stay protected. I feel torn. Every time I do take a risk, I get hurt. Not sure if I should keep taking those risks.

[@v4mp201]

Life saver tysm

[@tianajanae4346]

What okay is this from?

[@Zazzybry11]

I've been looking for a monologue and this was such a good performance I can't wait to learn this xx

[@Kiki-ux8bf]

I’m doing this monologue for my high school theatre class some time this week and I’m crazy nervous. You performed it brilliantly! I just wanted to give credit, where credit is due.😃

[@Michellennunez]

Thank you so much! I'm sure your performance went super well!

[@Xodes.stinee]

Did you get accepted because I am tooo

[@Xodes.stinee]

@@Michellennunez I literally needed to see this to see how I should react when I do this monologue thanks Soo much

[@olivia7592]

That’s was really good. I’m learning this monologue and I have to say I need some work Hahas!! Love how expressive you are.

[@PrincessGee1998]

What I loved is even whilst you're explaining that you're protective and very guarded, you sound like you're very cautious of your choice of words. It was believable but maybe a bit more emotion🙏❤

[@ketsiacardona2222]

You are so good!! You just made me cry!

[@Michellennunez]

wowww thank you sis :) I appreciate the words and am honored that it was able to have an effect on you... sending you love!

[@HelloThere-tf7qr]

This is my drama assignment , i got tips from you, thank you!

[@stephanierose_]

So good!!!!

[@juanamazzoni]

You’re really talented

[@PiBook5906]

That was really good. I’m relearning acting so I can act again.

[@Claudia_De_Melo]

This is great

[@kelly__pires]

Sooo good : )

[@wexwuthor1776]

Very nice!!!

[@Simvys]

You did thousands time better than me 😱👏🏻👏🏻

[@Andrea-sx3xo]

Well done!

[@manniegardner8465]

your going to go places

[@iasminahrituleac7888]

I wished I had your accent. You are amazing!!!!!

[@Michellennunez]

Thank you!

[@thewarriorsgarden6316]

She's beautiful

[@bethan4770]

Whoop im doing this next Saturday!

[@dminor6768]

I did this monologue a while back too! I interpreted this much more differently (yours was MUCH better) 😅

[@tianajanae4346]

What is it from?

[@zozzieworld4393]

This is amazing! Any acting tips?

[@Dakeyuh]

this is good!

[@Michellennunez]

Dakeyah Hicks thank you!!!

[@kponly]

Nice job. Interesting monologue. There's suspense. I'm not sure if it's the words or performance.

[@YoupeleEkpedekumo]

There's always a pattern or clues for red flag or green light situations life experiences tends to repeat themselves. The learning in my opinion is in consciously observing and listening for red flags or green lights to give you confidence about trust issues. Hopefully this makes some sense.

[@yaminoceans3998]

MAY I USE THIS🔥😭

[@thearkchildrenscenter9358]

Is this from a particular movie/play?

[@guru4755]

Hello where are you gone

[@misssyasmin4577]

♥️

[@oceancity415]

👏👏👏

[@kimberlyannmanlimos3889]

I really like this dramatic monologue can I ask your permission to use this script for my dramatic monologue in school??? 😁😁😁

[@barrymcleod69]

NICE job!!

[@Michellennunez]

Thank you!

[@guru4755]

Hello please make more

[@breannalove9183]

Heyyyy do you know if this is from a published play so I can use it for districts

[@Michellennunez]

I don't believe it is from a full published play but it can be found online with full credits. Good luck with everything!

[@AudreyKasenRice]

It said it was a published one act play

[@hayleygrimes8804]

It is.

[@iasminahrituleac7888]

Can I send you a video with me performing with this monologue? You know, you could tell me your opinion.

[@Michellennunez]

Definitely send over your video, I would love to watch and give you my opinion!

[@iasminahrituleac7888]

Thank you, you're so sweet. Could you please tell me your instagram, facebook or e-mail?

[@Michellennunez]

@meeeeshellle is my IG ^.^