English Writing Challenge – April 2026 Monologues
MONOLOGUE TEXT
I cannot bear your dull senselessness any longer.
All those past debates, those past horrors.
My body is swaying in deep waters; rigid.
Beneath me an endless; darkness.
I’ve often thought that I’m dependent on you,
the truth is; you’re dependent on me.
Once and for all,
farewell intrigues,
farewell you demon of the mind.
I want to be true.
Above my dissecting delusions is that tickling light.
My fingers can barely trace along that surface of sanity.
I can almost feel fresh wind brushing their tips…
I’m almost there.
and then… it is gone again.
But now I’m striving – upwards.
I dare all of you past devils to watch me: defy you.
Farewell, you endless sorrow.
I am now the pulse of my own heart.
Oh please, you trivial disguises, horrendous misbeliefs.
You still linger at my doorstep?
You seek entry? Shelter?
You seek me?
Here you will find all these.
And yet, be gone.
I am mighty.
I am life.
THE AUTHOR
Author Age: 15
Author Name: Pavela Tausgraf
Author Pronouns: She/Her
Author Bio: Lives in cologne and has a passion for writing – primarily poetry – dancing, reading, taking on new projects and life. She is curious to learn more about the arts and loves to follow her interests into every direction.
THE ACTOR
Studied Acting / Theatre at Pennsylvania State Univeristy and with various private teachers from all over the world. She’s had leading roles in various musicals / musical revues such as Grizbella/CATS, Cosette / LES MISERABLES, Maria / WEST SIDE STORY as well as in many dramas and comedies. She wrote and performed in her own one woman show, A LOST AMERICAN IN GERMANY, for 6 years performing not only in Germany but also in PA and NYC. Kathleen has also directed events, children’s shows, comedies and dramas in Germany and the US. In Germany she has been seen on television in KUESTENWACHE, UNTER UNS, WEST OF LIBERTY and for 6 years was in a recurring role in Europe’s #1, prize winning, gay web series KUNTERGRAU as the firey, passionate, OMA MARGARETHE. When she met James Bunyon, they both knew that they had to collaborate and establish an English theater company in Cologne. That was the birth of etc-english theater cologne.
