Alex David

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duologue

1-2 minutes

You Pulled the Trigger

September 5

by Alex David

In the high-stakes environment of a news control room, Bader confronts Geoff for reporting unconfirmed news regarding the Munich Olympics hostage crisis. The tension reaches a breaking point over journalistic integrity until a wire report arrives, confirming the hostages have been freed and vindicating Geoff's gamble.

Authority Figure Journalist Young Professional+2

Film

monologue

1-2 minutes

Howard Cosell's Live Report from the Olympic Village

September 5

by Alex David

Howard Cosell provides a live, breathless play-by-play of the Munich massacre's escalation as Israeli hostages are moved by terrorists to helicopters. He captures the harrowing contrast between the athletes' status as competitors and their current reality as victims, punctuated by a haunting cry for peace from the onlookers.

Journalist Authority Figure Character Actor+1

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group

2-3 minutes

The Germans Are Making One Mistake After Another

September 5

by Alex David

Geoff, Bader, and Marianne discuss the chaotic and incompetent police response to the hostage crisis. They grapple with the ethical implications of their media coverage while acknowledging the bureaucratic failures of the German authorities.

Journalist Authority Figure Young Professional+2

Film

monologue

1-2 minutes

This is Our Story

September 5

by Alex David

Roone Arledge, the head of ABC Sports, asserts his authority during the 1972 Munich Olympics hostage crisis. He passionately argues that his sports crew is better equipped to cover the unfolding tragedy in real-time than the traditional news division.

Authority Figure Leading Man Intense+1

Film

group

1-2 minutes

Geoff and Bader: Shots Fired

September 5

by Alex David

In the early morning hours, news producers are jolted awake by reports of gunfire within the Olympic Village. They scramble to verify rumors of a hostage situation involving Israeli athletes while coordinating an immediate media response.

Leading Man Journalist Authority Figure+1

About Alex David

Browse 5 audition scenes and monologues written by Alex David, including scenes from September 5. David's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and features duologues and monologues and groups drawn from film. These scenes are particularly suited for agent showcase, self tape, general practice. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.