Writer

Ethan Coen

Browse 2 audition scenes and monologues written by Ethan Coen, including scenes from Burn After Reading. Coen's work on AuditionScenes spans comedy-drama and features duologues 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.

2 scenes available · Comedy-Drama

duologues by Ethan Coen film scenes

Film

duologue

2 min

Harry's Confession

Burn After Reading

by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Harry and Katie lie in bed discussing the dissolution of their respective marriages. While Katie is blunt and decisive about leaving her husband, Harry uses pseudo-philosophical rambling to mask his hesitation and lack of commitment.

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Leading Man Leading Lady Character Actor+2 more

Film

duologue

2 min

Linda's Body Image Lament

Burn After Reading

by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Linda, a gym employee, desperately tries to convince her manager Ted to advance her salary for cosmetic surgeries she believes are essential for her dating life. While Ted attempts to express his personal attraction to her and shares his soulful past as a priest, Linda remains hilariously oblivious to his advances, focused entirely on her physical insecurities.

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Character Actor Everyman Quirky+2 more