"This little gem will liven up your stable of monologues. They are different, funny, twisted, and fresh. Be sure and read all of them... not just the ones marked for women or men... make your own decision about which you can do. As an older actor, I sometimes find it hard to find suitable monologues for me. This little gem of a book will open up your choices in a delightful way." (Peg Thon, Atlanta Fringe Festival, 2012)
"Daniel Guyton's 52 MONOLOGUES FOR GROWN-UPS is fantastic. This book of very insightful and very adult monologues is beautifully presented and exquisitely written by one of the best up and coming writers around. The monologues are for a mature audience, but are written with such insight and sensitivity as to have anyone reading them stop to consider the circumstances of the human condition. Actors, get this book." (Todd Risby, Amazon.com Review, 2013)
"Well written monologues with lots of room for creativity in performance. Having fun with these characters and interesting shorts." (Barbara Arnello, Amazon.com Review, 2014)
"I've no idea if [Daniel Guyton] worked as an actor - but the way [he] put[s] words on a page makes it remarkably easy to take them from the page and give voice and character to them. It's refreshing. I searched for three days to find a monologue that was interesting enough to remember and exciting and varied enough to perform. When I found I'M NOT GAY! I did a little dance... It's perfect - hilarious, shows a beautiful range of emotion and out of all the monologues I've read it's the only one that allowed me to instantly visualize who the character is - and it's completely appropriate for the role I'm going for." (Jarryd Williams, actor, 2014)
"I got a place at a drama foundation course associated with the Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts with this online audition thanks to your monologue... so thank you!!!" (Federica Corti, actress, 2014)
"Wonderful collection for actors! These aren't the same monologues everyone else is doing. This book offers a wide variety of monologues. If you are looking for audition material, this is the way to go. The characters in these writings are complex and rich. This collection is a gold mine for actors." (Abra Thurmond, Onstage Atlanta, 2014)
"My gracious, you are a prolific, versatile and gifted writer. It has been a privilege to read through your work and to see how you have developed as a writer over the past few years, exploring new territory and styles." (Rachel Greene, MonologueBank, 2016)
"As an actor with over 20 years in the industry, Daniel's work has become a life saver! The constant round of auditioning, and the more and more constant need to find a GOOD monologue that's fresh and fun (or even dark and gritty, or emotional and intense) never ends. Since discovering Daniel's work I've seriously not looked anywhere else - and even better, it's won me roles. Daniel's work is unique. With each monologue it's easy to find the character, establish a background and motivation for them, and live them for the director, producer or casting agent. Whether you're doing your show reel or performing for a paying job, or are new to the business, or a seasoned professional, Daniel's collection of original monologues will help you. They're fun to read, they're often hilarious to perform and I've had a few casting agents ask me where I got my monologue from and they've often commented on how nice it's been to hear something fresh and new. I can't recommend his work more highly, and I can't thank him enough for giving us something intelligent, intuitive and easy to work with." (Jarryd Williams, actor, 2014)
"I was recently at a high school drama competition. While there, I was fortunate enough to see a young man perform a monologue from your play I'M NOT GAY! I thought it was the most hilarious monologue I had ever heard and I would love a full length copy of the play. I watched the nine minute clip on your website and I love your sense of humor." (TJ North, Actor, 2014)
"I just got a nomination for the Irene Ryan Scholarship and I absolutely love your Running Crew monologue from WHERE'S JULIE? I was wondering if I could use it for my monologue for the competition." (Jessica McMullen, actor, 2014)
"Daniel Guyton is an award winning Atlanta-based playwright who has been published and produced all over the world. His work has been described as “wicked”, “innovative”, “delightfully perverse”, “surreal”, and “funny”. Personally, I find it cutting edge and highly entertaining. Dan is not afraid to push the limitations of expectation." (Dave Coonan, Theaterific, 2014)
"Excellent author, love his work. Different books and play truly have different personalities built into them." (Review on Amazon.com, 2011)
"I want to say I was moved by Michael's monologue in I'M NOT GAY! I could picture that scene in my mind and it was really touching." (Crimson, Fiberead.com, 2015)
"I am very intrigued with your character Christian and his monologue following his arrest and girlfriend's suicide and I would love to perform this for my class, possibly the anti-bullying assembly my school has coming up." (Trey Cowan, actor, 2015)
"I just have to tell you that reading your plays at night in bed next to [my husband] has led to the most out loud hilarious laughter we have ever experienced in that venue!!! Seriously, great stuff!!!" (Peg Thon, actress, 2016)
"I'm an aspiring actor that relocated to New York to pursue a career in theatre, film and television. I came across a monologue from your play GEORGIE GETS A FACELIFT and I must say that I was moved to tears after reciting it at home, each time. I would like to use this monologue in the future." (Donte Smith, actor, 2016)
"I love your Gretchen monologue from HATE MALE... I thought this one really call[ed] out to me." (Diana Pantoja, Actress, 2013)
"Where can I get a hold of this whole play? I want to do this monologue for class. Love it!" (Katherine White, actress, 2014)
"I'm performing this monologue... It's deep. It's really unique. I like it." (Emily Poncini, actress, 2014)
"I have chosen the Gretchen monologue to perform as my final piece... I totally just fell in love with it! Just superb." (Courtney Jessica Furnell, actress, 2014)
Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
Also available in a Chinese translation.
