Robert Pulcini

3 scenes available · Drama / Comedy, Drama / Existential, Romantic Comedy / Drama

duologues by Robert Pulcini monologues by Robert Pulcini film scenes

Film

duologue

3-4 minutes

The Birth of American Splendor

American Splendor

by Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman

Harvey Pekar nervously pitches his idea for a realistic, autobiographical comic book to the underground artist Robert Crumb. As Crumb validates Harvey's work and offers to illustrate it, Harvey's psychosomatic laryngitis miraculously disappears from the sheer excitement of being understood.

Everyman Outsider Nerd+2

Film

monologue

3-4 minutes

Who is Harvey Pekar?

American Splendor

by Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman

Harvey Pekar delivers a surreal, fourth-wall-breaking monologue about the existential mystery of sharing his unusual name with others in the phone book. He reflects on the lives and deaths of these strangers, questioning the nature of identity and the invisible threads that connect people.

Character Actor Everyman Outsider+2

Film

duologue

2-3 minutes

The Accidental Proposal

American Splendor

by Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman

After a disastrous first date meal, Joyce deals with a stomach ailment in Harvey's bathroom. The scene shifts from awkward physical comedy to a moment of genuine connection when Harvey reveals he stocked up on herbal tea specifically for her visit, leading to an impulsive proposal.

Character Actor Everyman Quirky+2

About Robert Pulcini

Browse 3 audition scenes and monologues written by Robert Pulcini, including scenes from American Splendor. Pulcini's work on AuditionScenes spans drama / comedy and drama / existential and romantic comedy / drama and features duologues and monologues drawn from film. 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.