Michael Schur

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monologue

1 min

Act I, Scene 1 — Leslie's Introduction

Parks and Recreation

by Greg Daniels, Michael Schur

Leslie Knope introduces herself and her deep-seated passion for the American political system. Despite her grand ambitions and love for the 'majesty' of government, she is revealed to be working in a cramped office in Pawnee, Indiana.

Politician Young Professional Quirky+1

duologue

2 min

Terry's Psych Evaluation

Brooklyn Nine-nine

by Dan Goor, Michael Schur

Sergeant Terry Jeffords undergoes a psychological evaluation to determine if he is fit to return to active field duty. Despite his claims of being ready, his extreme anxiety about his family's safety and his obsession with death manifest in physical outbursts and morbid word associations.

Character Actor Authority Figure Comedic+2

group

2 min

Leslie's Halloween Safety PSA

Parks and Recreation

by Greg Daniels, Michael Schur

Leslie Knope attempts to film a Halloween safety PSA with her reluctant and mischievous coworkers. The scene devolves into chaos as Tom and April derail the script with improvised backstories and dark humor, undermining Leslie's goal of creating a professional educational video.

Leading Lady Comic Relief Everyman+2

duologue

2 min

The Interrogation of Greg Pikitis

Parks and Recreation

by Greg Daniels, Michael Schur

Leslie Knope attempts to interrogate her teenage nemesis, Greg Pikitis, over the vandalism of her office. The scene is a battle of wits where Leslie's obsessive determination clashes with Greg's smug, manipulative innocence, leading to a comedic reversal of power.

Authority Figure Teenager Comedic+2

About Michael Schur

Browse 4 audition scenes and monologues written by Michael Schur, including scenes from Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-nine. Schur's work on AuditionScenes spans comedy and features monologues and duologues and groups drawn from tv. These scenes are particularly suited for agent showcase, self tape, general practice. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.