Monologues Against Confession: An Active Chapter Workshop

Monologues Against Confession is a collaborative, hands-on workshop that invites writers to investigate the interactions between dramatic structures, expectations of vulnerability, and queerness.

In queer and trans theater—like in queer literature—there is often an expectation to be confessional, to present a “brave” truth for a voyeuristic cis/het audience. As a form within drama highlighting vulnerability, the monologue can be an exciting place to reel audiences in to challenge these expectations.

Together, we will examine the relationship of confessional writing and queer performance, as we write and revise our own monologues. All participants’ monologues will be published in a print anthology created by Active Chapter. The publication and workshops are made possible by Hive Mind Books and with support from The Lucille Lortel Theatre’s Alcove New Play Development Program’s Leap of Faith Initiative, Caridad Svich, Artistic Director.