Two Monologues
Two students deliver monologues from opposing sides of the same event — simultaneously.
The simultaneity creates the experience of two truths existing at the same time — impossible to ignore either.
Instructions
Assign pairs two characters from opposite sides of a conflict or situation. Each prepares a 1-minute monologue. They deliver them simultaneously — standing back to back, speaking at the same time, at the same volume. The group listens to both at once. Then each delivers their monologue again — this time alone, in silence.
Classroom timer
12:00
Best used when
During lessons about conflict, injustice, or any situation with genuine competing perspectives.
Variation
After both monologues, the two characters have a 1-minute conversation — without a script.
Time
12 min
Noise
Low
Prep
None
How did it go?
Quick evaluation — helps you find what works again.