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Donald Kaufman

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monologue
1-2 min

The Ontology of the Screen

Adaptation

by Charlie Kaufman, Donald Kaufman, Susan Orlean

A screenwriting guru delivers a lecture on why long speeches and realistic dialogue are antithetical to the nature of cinema.

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Film
duologue
1:30-2:00

Done With Fish

Adaptation

by Charlie Kaufman, Donald Kaufman, Susan Orlean

Laroche explains his obsessive nature and his ability to completely abandon his passions to a fascinated but confused Orlean.

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Film
duologue
2 min

Screenwriting Seminars are Bullshit

Adaptation

by Charlie Kaufman, Donald Kaufman, Susan Orlean

Charlie rants about the artistic integrity of screenwriting while his twin brother Donald defends the commercial principles of Robert McKee.

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Film
monologue
1-2 min

The Real Fucking World

Adaptation

by Charlie Kaufman, Donald Kaufman, Susan Orlean

An intense screenwriting guru berates a student for claiming that nothing happens in the real world, citing the visceral tragedies and triumphs of life.

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Production by Donald Kaufman

Adaptation

About Donald Kaufman

Browse 4 audition scenes and monologues written by Donald Kaufman, including scenes from Adaptation. Kaufman's work on AuditionScenes spans comedy-drama and features monologues and duologues drawn from film. 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.