John Patrick Shanley

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monologues by John Patrick Shanley duologues by John Patrick Shanley play scenes film scenes

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monologue

1-2 minutes

Outta This Fuckin' Head

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea

by John Patrick Shanley

A desperate, angry, tormented, raw ROBERTA's monologue from "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea" by John Patrick Shanley.

Leading Lady Dramatic Intense+2

Film

duologue

4 min

Hart's Confrontation with Rodgers: 'Too Easy'

Words and Music

by John Patrick Shanley

Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers confront the fracturing of their legendary partnership during a tense encounter at Sardi's. As Rodgers celebrates the success of Oklahoma! with his new collaborator, a spiraling Hart desperately tries to reassert his creative relevance while Rodgers forces him to face the reality of his alcoholism and reliability.

Character Actor Leading Man Business Executive+2

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monologue

2-3 minutes

I'm not interested in the hardware without the software

Woman of Manhattan

by John Patrick Shanley

Judy confronts Duke about his lack of emotional depth and intellectual curiosity, refusing to settle for a purely physical connection. She passionately defends her high standards for intimacy, demanding that he see her soul rather than just her body before ending their encounter.

Leading Lady Young Professional Intense+2

About John Patrick Shanley

Browse 2 audition scenes and monologues written by John Patrick Shanley, including scenes from Danny and the Deep Blue Sea and Words and Music. Shanley's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and drama and features monologues and duologues drawn from play, 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.