Orson Welles

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Leland's View of Kane's Love

Citizen Kane

by Herman J. Mankiewicz, Orson Welles

An elderly Jedediah Leland reflects on his complicated friendship with the late Charles Foster Kane while being interviewed by the reporter Thompson. Leland provides a cynical yet profound critique of Kane's character, power, and lack of personal conviction.

Elderly Character Actor Journalist+2

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Kane's Two Personalities

Citizen Kane

by Herman J. Mankiewicz, Orson Welles

Charles Foster Kane confronts his former guardian and financial advisor, Mr. Thatcher, over his editorial attacks on big business. Kane articulates his dual identity as both a wealthy shareholder and a populist publisher, dismissively mocking Thatcher's concerns about the newspaper's massive financial losses.

Leading Man Authority Figure Business Executive+2

About Orson Welles

Browse 2 audition scenes and monologues written by Orson Welles, including scenes from Citizen Kane. Welles's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and features duologues drawn from film. These scenes are particularly suited for drama school audition, agent showcase, self tape. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.