Sally Wainwright

7 scenes available · Drama, Crime Drama

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The Price of Ambition

Happy Valley

by Sally Wainwright

Kevin expresses his deep-seated bitterness and feelings of inadequacy to his wife, Jenny, regarding his career and financial status. He vents his frustration over being passed over at work and the perceived unfairness of their social standing compared to his boss, Nevison.

Everyman Working Class Young Professional+2

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Catherine's Frustration with the System

Happy Valley

by Sally Wainwright

Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood reports evidence tampering to her superior, Mike Taylor, suspecting corruption involving the District Commander. Mike advises her to ignore the discrepancy and 'drop it' for the sake of her career, leading to a tense confrontation about professional integrity and systemic blind spots.

Authority Figure Working Class Detective+2

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The Aftermath of Release

Happy Valley

by Sally Wainwright

Catherine and her ex-husband Richard discuss the bleak reality of drug abuse in their community after a dangerous police call-out. The conversation shifts from Richard's personal anxieties to Catherine's obsessive search for the whereabouts of the recently released criminal, Tommy Lee Royce.

Authority Figure Everyman Working Class+2

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Catherine Confronts Tommy Lee Royce

Happy Valley

by Sally Wainwright

Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood is confronted by Tommy Lee Royce, the man she believes is responsible for her daughter's death. Catherine attempts to intimidate him with a criminal investigation while Tommy tries to claim a connection to his biological son, Ryan, leading to a high-stakes exchange of threats and accusations.

Authority Figure Villain Everyman+2

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Kevin's Confession to Jenny

Happy Valley

by Sally Wainwright

Kevin, consumed by guilt and panic, proposes a plan to his wife Jenny to shift the blame for a kidnapping and the murder of a police officer onto his accomplices. Jenny remains skeptical and terrified, questioning Kevin's ability to maintain the lie while reminding him of the devastating consequences for their family.

Everyman Working Class Parent+2

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Catherine's Confession

Happy Valley

by Sally Wainwright

A police sergeant meets with her grandson's headteacher to discuss his behavioral issues at school. The conversation shifts from academic concerns to a raw, devastating confession as Catherine reveals the traumatic circumstances of her daughter's death and her paralyzing fear that the boy might inherit his father's violent nature.

Leading Lady Authority Figure Matriarch+2

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The Kidnapping Proposal

Happy Valley

by Sally Wainwright

Kevin, a desperate accountant, approaches a local criminal, Ashley, with a plan to kidnap his boss's daughter for ransom. Driven by financial pressure and a deep-seated resentment over his father's history with the company, Kevin attempts to convince a skeptical Ashley that the crime is both justifiable and lucrative.

Everyman Criminal Working Class+2

About Sally Wainwright

Browse 7 audition scenes and monologues written by Sally Wainwright, including scenes from Happy Valley. Wainwright's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and crime drama and features duologues drawn from tv. 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.