John Webster

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The Echo Scene

The Duchess of Malfi

by John Webster

Antonio and Delio stand among the ruins of an ancient abbey where Antonio is haunted by a supernatural echo that sounds like his murdered wife. Despite the echo's dire warnings and Delio's pleas for caution, Antonio resolves to face his fate and confront the Cardinal. The scene highlights Antonio's grief and the atmospheric, gothic dread preceding the play's final tragedies.

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Julia's Confession and Death

The Duchess of Malfi

by John Webster

The Cardinal, weary of his mistress Julia, decides to eliminate her by revealing his involvement in the Duchess's murder. After testing her resolve and forcing her to swear secrecy on a poisoned Bible, he watches her die as she confesses to having already betrayed him to Bosola. The scene is a high-stakes power struggle involving manipulation, lethal secrets, and cold-blooded murder.

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About John Webster

Browse 1 audition scene and monologue written by John Webster, including scenes from The Duchess of Malfi. Webster's work on AuditionScenes spans tragedy and features duologues drawn from play. These scenes are particularly suited for drama school audition, general practice, competition. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.