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    The Little Monk Tells Galileo Why He Is Giving Up Astronomy

    Galileo

    by Bertolt Brecht, English version by Charles Laughton

    A young monk explains to Galileo why he must abandon science to protect the spiritual peace and simple faith of his impoverished peasant parents.

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    Galileo Tells Andrea I Have Betrayed My Profession

    Galileo

    by Bertolt Brecht, English version by Charles Laughton

    Galileo admits to his former pupil Andrea that he recanted his findings out of fear, sparking a debate on the moral responsibility of scientists.

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    Galileo Answers the Little Monk with the Pearl and the Oyster

    Galileo

    by Bertolt Brecht, English version by Charles Laughton

    Galileo challenges a young monk's defense of church-mandated ignorance, arguing that scientific truth is essential for the liberation of the poor.

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    Galileo

    About English version by Charles Laughton

    Browse 3 audition scenes and monologues written by English version by Charles Laughton, including scenes from Galileo. Laughton's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and features duologues drawn from play. These scenes are particularly suited for drama school audition, agent showcase, general practice. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.