Lois Lane "Glasses" Monologue
Anna Faye for Lois Lane
Lois Lane, the iconic reporter from the Superman mythos. This monologue is an excerpt from a story called "Glasses" by Jeff Loveless. In this story, Lois has a beautiful, poignant reflection on her time with Clark Kent and his dual role as Superman, delving into themes of identity, perception, and the human need for connection.
As for the voice, you can look for plenty of versions of this character but I wouldn't think too hard on how to tackle the voice. Just do what feels natural to you and the script.
- female adult
- all american accents
Every day. For years. Always running. Always hiding. I remember looking at you and always thinking the same thing: what kind of sad world makes a man like Clark Kent? But then… I saw you work. And you couldn’t hide who you were. I always tried to stay detached. But not you. You looked people in the eye and saw their pain. You cared.
You wanted to be one of us so badly, and you weren’t. This was as close as you could get. But still, you wanted to know how it felt. To be small. Forgotten. Ignored. You made yourself weak so you would never forget how strong you were. So you’d never stop fighting for those who couldn’t.
And since then, I’ve known the best secret of all time. That every day the most powerful man in the world puts a coat over his cape and goes to work. He could be anyone… and he chooses to be kind. Never looking for praise. He just helps because he cares. And no one ever sees. And I ask: what kind of sad world doesn’t see Clark Kent?
