Susan Gets Ready for Church: A Monologue

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Susan Gets Ready for Church: A Monologue

by Edna I. MacKenzie

EN·~18 minutes

Chapters

Description

A lively, first‑person monologue opens on a sleepy Sunday morning, where an ordinary girl prowls the kitchen in a haze of half‑cooked toast and over‑brewed coffee. Her sharp wit and sarcastic commentary turn the simple act of getting ready for church into a comedic battle with time, family expectations, and the dreaded missionary sermon. The narration captures the frantic rush of teenage life, complete with snarky self‑talk and an eye‑rolling appraisal of household rituals.

Through her candid observations, listeners get a glimpse of the universal tension between personal reluctance and social obligations, all delivered with a playful, rhythmic cadence. The piece balances humor with a subtle critique of the solemnity surrounding Sunday worship, inviting anyone who’s ever faced the morning scramble to smile. It’s a short, charming slice of everyday drama that feels both timeless and instantly relatable.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~18 minutes (17K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2016-07-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

EI

Edna I. MacKenzie

Best known for writing short works for young performers and readers, this early 20th-century author published lively pieces such as Snowbound for Christmas, Susan Gets Ready for Church, The Dearest Things in Boots, and That Awful Letter.

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