David Mamet

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Act II — Ricky Roma's Outburst

Glengarry Glen Ross

by David Mamet

A high-stakes real estate salesman, Ricky Roma, ruthlessly berates the office manager, Williamson, for blowing a major deal. Roma unleashes a torrent of verbal abuse, questioning Williamson's competence and masculinity.

Villain Authority Figure Intense+2

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Joe's Ballet Monologue

Lakeboat

by David Mamet

Joe, a rough-around-the-edges sailor, reveals a deeply personal and unexpected childhood dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer. He reflects on the purity of that desire and the physical discipline required, contrasting it with the hollow self-importance of the wealthy passengers on the boat.

Character Actor Everyman Working Class+2

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Act III — Your Own Actions

Oleanna

by David Mamet

Carol confronts her professor with the news that the tenure committee has ruled against him following her accusations of sexual harassment. She rejects his attempts to appeal to her sympathy, framing his downfall as the direct consequence of his own entitled behavior and abuse of power.

Villain Authority Figure Intense+1

About David Mamet

Browse 3 audition scenes and monologues written by David Mamet, including scenes from Glengarry Glen Ross, Oleanna, and Lakeboat. Mamet's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and features monologues drawn from play. These scenes are particularly suited for drama school audition, agent showcase, self tape. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.