Joanna Calo

7 scenes available · Drama/Comedy, Drama

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duologue

3-4 minutes

The Peach Disaster & The Apology Gesture

The Bear

by Joanna Calo

Carmy and Sydney test a new dish in Carmy's cramped apartment kitchen, only to realize the flavor profile is a disaster. After a moment of levity, Carmy introduces Sydney to a sign language gesture for 'I'm sorry' used to maintain professional focus during high-stress kitchen service.

Leading Man Leading Lady Young Professional+2

monologue

1-2 minutes

Sugar's Bathroom Confession

The Bear

by Joanna Calo

Sugar hides in the restaurant bathroom while attempting to coordinate plumbing repairs over the phone. She reflects on the grief of losing her brother Mikey and her complicated, newfound desire to help her other brother run the family business despite the chaos.

Leading Lady Young Professional Vulnerable+2

group

00:02:00

Donna's Breakdown

The Bear

by Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo

During a tense family holiday dinner, a guest attempts to diffuse the room's hostility with a heartfelt grace. However, the fragile peace is shattered when Donna Berzatto suffers an emotional breakdown, lashing out at her daughter Natalie for questioning her well-being after a day of exhaustive labor.

Matriarch Leading Lady Intense+2

duologue

00:02:30

The Upside of Barf

The Bear

by Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo

Richie comforts his pregnant wife, Tiffany, during a chaotic family Christmas gathering as she struggles with morning sickness. They share a quiet, intimate moment discussing their future and their mutual desire to break the cycle of their parents' dysfunctional behaviors.

Everyman Young Professional Working Class+2

duologue

2-3 minutes

The Father's Doubts

The Bear

by Joanna Calo

Sydney attempts to explain her new business venture and 'sweat equity' arrangement to her skeptical father. The conversation turns tense as Emmanuel voices his fears about her repeating past failures, highlighting the generational gap between artistic ambition and financial security.

Leading Lady Patriarch Young Professional+2

monologue

1-2 minutes

Carmy's Confused Fun

The Bear

by Joanna Calo

Carmy shares his struggles with change and the realization that he has lost the ability to have fun. He reflects on his need for consistency while questioning if his rigid lifestyle is preventing him from truly living.

Leading Man Everyman Vulnerable+2

duologue

00:02:45

The Job Offer

The Bear

by Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo

Richie pulls Uncle Cicero aside during a chaotic family Christmas dinner to ask for a professional opportunity outside of the sandwich shop. He expresses his fear of stagnation and his desire for a mentor, while Cicero maintains a skeptical and blunt demeanor regarding Richie's 'potential.'

Character Actor Working Class Everyman+2

About Joanna Calo

Browse 2 audition scenes and monologues written by Joanna Calo, including scenes from The Bear. Calo's work on AuditionScenes spans drama/comedy and drama and features duologues and monologues drawn from tv. 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.