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    William Wycherley

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    Scenes by William Wycherley

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    monologue
    2 min

    The Country Wife - Margery's True Letter

    The Country Wife

    by William Wycherley

    Margery Pinchwife attempts to outwit her jealous husband by writing a secret, affectionate letter to Mr. Horner while pretending to write a rejection.

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    group
    3 min

    My Own Dear Bud

    The Country Wife

    by William Wycherley

    Pinchwife attempts to keep his naive wife in ignorance of London's pleasures, but his jealous warnings only pique her curiosity about playermen.

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    duologue
    3 min

    A Letter from My Wife

    The Country Wife

    by William Wycherley

    Pinchwife confronts the notorious rake Horner with a letter from his wife, unaware that the message contains a secret plea for Horner's affection.

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    monologue
    2 min

    Epilogue to The Country Wife

    The Country Wife

    by William Wycherley

    Mrs. Knep delivers a sharp-witted epilogue, mocking the hypocrisy and lack of stamina in the men of the audience while asserting women's intuition.

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    Production by William Wycherley

    The Country Wife

    About William Wycherley

    Browse 4 audition scenes and monologues written by William Wycherley, including scenes from The Country Wife. Wycherley's work on AuditionScenes spans comedy and features monologues and groups and 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.