Audition Scenes & Monologues by John RidleyBrowse 2 audition scenes and monologues written by John Ridley, including scenes from 12 Years a Slave. Ridley's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and featu…

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2 min

The Gin House Weigh-In

12 Years a Slave

by John Ridley

A chilling scene where Master Epps monitors the daily cotton harvest, praising Patsey's high yield while threatening those who fall below their previous day's quota.

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The Plea for Death

12 Years a Slave

by John Ridley

In the middle of the night, Patsey approaches Solomon with a stolen ring, pleading for him to end her life and dispose of her body in the swamp. Solomon is horrified by the request, leading to a desperate confrontation about faith, mercy, and the unbearable reality of their enslavement.

Production by John Ridley

12 Years a Slave

About John Ridley

Browse 2 audition scenes and monologues written by John Ridley, including scenes from 12 Years a Slave. Ridley's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and features groups and duologues drawn from film. These scenes are particularly suited for drama school audition, self tape, general practice. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.