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Writer

Noah Hawley

3 scenes available · Drama, Thriller

monologues by Noah Hawley duologues by Noah Hawley tv scenes

monologue

2 min

Ethelrida's History Report: Assimilation is a Brutal Bargain

Fargo

by Noah Hawley

Ethelrida delivers a poignant and intellectual history report that parallels the criminal underworld of Kansas City with the broader struggle of Black assimilation in America. She reflects on the cyclical nature of power, the cost of peace between rival factions, and the inherent prejudice faced by an 'upstanding' person of color in a segregated society.

Character Actor Outsider Dramatic+2

duologue

2 min

Ethelrida's Worries and Thurman's Comfort

Fargo

by Noah Hawley

Ethelrida sits on her porch late at night, overwhelmed by the uncertainty of her future and her family's mysterious visitors. Her father, Thurman, attempts to shield her from their dire financial reality with gentle reassurance and the comfort of a childhood routine.

Ingenue Vulnerable Parent+2

monologue

2 min

Oraetta's Lullaby of Death

Fargo

by Noah Hawley

Oraetta Mayflower, a nurse with a lethal secret, comforts an elderly patient as she actively facilitates his death. She sings a haunting hymn while stealing his ring, revealing her chilling lack of empathy and her twisted sense of mercy.

Villain Femme Fatale Character Actor+2

About Noah Hawley

Browse 3 audition scenes and monologues written by Noah Hawley, including scenes from Fargo. Hawley's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and thriller and features monologues and duologues drawn from tv. 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.