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Melissa Mathison

Browse 1 audition scene and monologue written by Melissa Mathison, including scenes from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Mathison's work on AuditionScenes spans sci-fi and features groups drawn from film. These scenes are particularly suited for self tape, general practice, competition. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.

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E.T. Phone Home

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

by Melissa Mathison

Elliott discovers that his younger sister Gertie has been teaching E.T. how to speak while dressing him up in costumes. The scene reaches a pivotal emotional breakthrough when E.T. uses his new vocabulary to express his desire to contact his family and return to space.

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