Terrence McNally

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Mike's Exhaustion

The Lisbon Traviata

by Terrence McNally

A exhausted, resentful, vulnerable MIKE's monologue from "The Lisbon Traviata" by Terrence McNally. Genre: drama.

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Act I — The Lisbon Traviata

The Lisbon Traviata

by Terrence McNally

Mendy, a passionate opera fanatic, attempts to explain the transcendent power of Maria Callas to an unseen listener. He argues that her voice is a litmus test for human emotion and a prerequisite for their friendship.

Character Actor Outsider Dramatic+1

About Terrence McNally

Browse 2 audition scenes and monologues written by Terrence McNally, including scenes from The Lisbon Traviata. McNally's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and comedy-drama and features monologues drawn from play. These scenes are particularly suited for drama school audition, showcase, acting class. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.