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    Thornton Wilder

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    monologue
    2 min

    Act II — Cornelius's Discovery

    The Matchmaker

    by Thornton Wilder

    Cornelius Hackl, a sheltered clerk from Yonkers, expresses his newfound wonder and awe after having a real conversation with a woman for the first time. He reflects on the mysterious nature of women and decides that this single day of adventure is worth risking his entire career for.

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    monologue
    1-2 min

    George's Decision

    Our Town

    by Thornton Wilder

    A earnest, thoughtful, affectionate, resolute George Gibbs's monologue from "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder. Genre: serio-comic.

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    Plays & productions by Thornton Wilder

    The MatchmakerOur Town

    About Thornton Wilder

    Browse 2 audition scenes and monologues written by Thornton Wilder, including scenes from The Matchmaker and Our Town. Wilder's work on AuditionScenes spans comedy and serio-comic and features monologues 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.