Richard Wilbur

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The Bungler's Blunders

The Bungler

by Molière, Richard Wilbur

Lélie confesses to his servant Mascarille that he has accidentally ruined their latest scheme by returning a purse of money to its owner. Mascarille, exhausted by his master's constant incompetence, humorously refuses to help any further, even as Lélie melodramatically threatens to take his own life.

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The Turkish Travesty

The Bungler

by Molière, Richard Wilbur

The cunning servant Mascarille attempts to help his master Lélie deceive Trufaldin by posing as an Armenian messenger. The scene becomes a comedic battle of wits as Lélie's incompetence and geographical blunders nearly expose the ruse, forcing Mascarille to invent increasingly absurd explanations to save their plot.

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About Richard Wilbur

Browse 2 audition scenes and monologues written by Richard Wilbur, including scenes from The Bungler. Wilbur's work on AuditionScenes spans comedy and features duologues and groups drawn from play. These scenes are particularly suited for drama school audition, agent showcase, general practice. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.