For teenage males specifically, the struggle often lies in moving beyond the "aloof" or "angry" default settings. This paper aims to provide a roadmap for young men to find authenticity and variance in their performance choices.
"Everyone thinks I’m the 'chill one.' The guy who doesn’t care. And yeah, I don't fight. I don't yell. But that doesn't mean I’m not screaming. You see, my brother’s the genius. My sister’s the athlete. Me? I’m the 'easy kid.' The one who doesn’t cause problems. But I’ve got this box under my bed. It’s full of maps. Not digital ones. Paper ones. I draw them. Every night. Places I’ve never been. Back roads in Oregon. Abandoned train tracks in Maine. My parents think I’m just 'doing homework.' But really, I’m already gone. I’m not gonna tell them I’m leaving. I’m just gonna leave a map on the kitchen table. One I drew myself. And on it, I’ll write: 'Went to go find somewhere I’m not the easy one.' That’s not angry. That’s just… gone." 1 minute monologues for teenage males
"I want someone to tell me what to believe in. Who to vote for and who to love and how to… tell them. I just think I want someone to tell me how to live my life, Father, because so far, I think I've been getting it wrong. Everyone else seems to have received this secret manual on how to be a person, and I’m just standing here with the packaging. I’m doing the steps, but nothing is clicking into place. Is there a 'troubleshooting' section for this? Or am I just the only one who didn't get the update?" Tips for a Great Audition For teenage males specifically, the struggle often lies