Small But Silly: Hilarious Monologues for Kids Who Love to Perform: Comedy Acting & Classroom Performance Pieces for Ages 8–12

by Matt Ulrich

This is not just a book — it is a giggle-powered launchpad for confidence, creativity, and full-throttle silliness. Packed with 100 hilarious, wildly imaginative comedy monologues written specifically for kids ages 8–12, Small But Silly gives young performers permission to be outrageously funny while building real communication and performance skills along the way.Perfect for drama class, talent shows, audition material, school performances, homeschool acting lessons, or simply turning the living room into a laugh factory, these monologues are short enough to keep any kid engaged and silly enough to unlock even the shyest performer. Whether your child loves acting, loves comedy, or just loves making people laugh, this book will help them shine with confidence and creativity.

Small But Silly is the ultimate performance book for kids who want to think big, laugh hard, embrace the weird, and steal the spotlight—with joy, imagination, and just the right amount of chaos.

Inside you’ll

✅ 100 original, kid-friendly comedy monologues

✅ A hilarious mix of absurdity, imagination, and playful storytelling

✅ Scripts designed to boost creativity, confidence, humor, and bold expression

✅ Perfect practice pieces for improv, acting, school performances, and just being delightfully silly

Give your child the freedom to be funny one monologue at a time.

118 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 25, 2025

About the author

Matt Ulrich is an executive pastor, writer, and champion of microchurches who helps ordinary people follow Jesus in everyday life. When he is not equipping leaders or writing about discipleship and parenting, he is loudly cheering for Liverpool and perfecting the art of embarrassing his kids in creative, character-building ways.