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William Archer

4 scenes available · Drama, Tragedy

duologues by William Archer play scenes

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Hedda and Lovborg Remember Their Secret Comradeship

Hedda GablerOlivier Winner

by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Edmund Gosse and William Archer

Eilert Lovborg confronts Hedda about their past intimacy, questioning if their friendship was actually love or merely a dangerous curiosity.

Thea Tells Hedda She Has Left Her Husband for Lovborg

Hedda GablerOlivier Winner

by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Edmund Gosse and William Archer

Thea confesses to Hedda that she has abandoned her husband to follow Eilert Lovborg, revealing the deep influence they have over one another.

Brack Tells Hedda She Is in His Power

Hedda GablerOlivier Winner

by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Edmund Gosse and William Archer

Judge Brack reveals he knows Hedda provided the weapon for Lovborg's death, using the threat of scandal to trap her in a life of blackmail.

Hedda Tells Lovborg to Do It Beautifully

Hedda GablerOlivier Winner

by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Edmund Gosse and William Archer

Lovborg confesses to losing his manuscript, leading Hedda to manipulate him toward suicide before she destroys his work in an act of jealous rage.

Production by William Archer

About William Archer

Browse 4 audition scenes and monologues written by William Archer, including scenes from Hedda Gabler. Archer's work on AuditionScenes spans drama and tragedy and features duologues 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.