Joel Cohen

4 scenes available · Drama, Comedy, Comedy-Drama

monologues by Joel Cohen duologues by Joel Cohen film scenes

Film

monologue

1 min

He's My Friend

Toy Story

by Joss Whedon, rew Stanton, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow

Woody pleads with Sid's 'mutant' toys to help him rescue Buzz Lightyear before he is blown up by a rocket. He humbles himself, admitting his fault and appealing to their sense of community to save his only friend.

Vulnerable Everyman Best Friend+2

Film

duologue

2 min

Mrs. Nesbit

Toy Story

by Joss Whedon, rew Stanton, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow

After a failed attempt to fly leads to the loss of his arm, Buzz Lightyear has a mental breakdown during a tea party with dolls. Woody tries to snap him out of his existential crisis and use the situation to plan their escape.

Action Hero Comic Relief Vulnerable+1

Film

duologue

2 min

I'm Just a Toy

Toy Story

by Joss Whedon, rew Stanton, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow

Trapped in Sid's room, Woody tries to snap Buzz out of an existential crisis after Buzz realizes he is not a real Space Ranger. The two rivals find common ground and mutual respect through their shared love for their owner, Andy.

Action Hero Vulnerable Best Friend+1

Film

monologue

1.5 min

You Are a Cool Toy

Toy Story

by Joss Whedon, rew Stanton, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow

Woody expresses his deep-seated insecurity and jealousy toward Buzz Lightyear. He realizes that his own simple features cannot compete with Buzz's high-tech gadgets, leading to a moment of vulnerability regarding his place in Andy's life.

Vulnerable Everyman Dramatic+1

About Joel Cohen

Browse 4 audition scenes and monologues written by Joel Cohen, including scenes from Toy Story. Cohen's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and comedy and comedy-drama and features monologues and duologues drawn from film. These scenes are particularly suited for general practice, self tape, competition. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.