Nancy Oliver

3 scenes available · Comedy-Drama, Drama

duologues by Nancy Oliver tv scenes film scenes

duologue

4 min

Real Girl — Delusion and Hallucination

Lars and the Real Girl

by Nancy Oliver

Lars discusses the difference between delusion and hallucination with his doctor, then shifts to expressing concern about his girlfriend, Karin. He reveals his discomfort with physical touch and the emotional pain it causes him, despite his doctor's attempts to offer comfort and understanding.

Everyman Doctor Vulnerable+1

Film

duologue

2 min

Bianca's Schedule

Lars and the Real Girl

by Nancy Oliver

Margo confronts Lars about his possessiveness over Bianca, his life-sized doll whom he treats as a real person. She passionately explains the emotional and physical labor the entire town puts in to support his delusion because they care about him, challenging his belief that people are indifferent.

Character Actor Everyman Outsider+2

duologue

2 min

Real Girl — How Do You Know?

Lars and the Real Girl

by Nancy Oliver

Lars questions Dagmar about what it means to be a man, prompting Dagmar to reflect on personal responsibility and the difficult choices made in life. Dagmar ultimately confesses a past regret and apologizes for abandoning Lars.

Character Actor Vulnerable Intense+1

About Nancy Oliver

Browse 3 audition scenes and monologues written by Nancy Oliver, including scenes from Lars and the Real Girl. Oliver's work on AuditionScenes spans comedy-drama and drama and features duologues drawn from tv, film. These scenes are particularly suited for self tape, general practice, drama school audition. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.