Browse Acting Monologues & Scenes

Fargo

by Noah Hawley

Loy Cannon and Doctor Senator pitch a revolutionary 'credit card' concept to a dismissive bank president in 1950s Kansas City. Despite the immense potential for profit through interest, the banker rejects the idea based on racial prejudice and a short-sighted view of consumer behavior. The scene highlights the systemic barriers faced by Black entrepreneurs and the irony of a billion-dollar idea being dismissed by a mediocre authority figure.

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax

by Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio

Aloysius O'Hare corners young Ted in an alleyway to intimidate him regarding his search for real trees. O'Hare explains how trees are a threat to his air-selling business and uses his surveillance network to prove he is always watching Ted's every move.

The Apartment

by Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond

A married executive tries to usher his mistress out of a borrowed apartment as quickly as possible while she playfully teases him about his infidelity. The scene highlights the transactional and cynical nature of their affair against the backdrop of corporate office politics.

Mr. Brooks

by Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon

Earl Brooks confronts the terrifying realization that his daughter has inherited his murderous compulsions after she commits a sloppy homicide. He debates with his imaginary alter-ego, Marshall, whether he should protect her as he always has or allow her to face the legal consequences to stop her cycle of violence.

Mr. Brooks

by Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon

A voyeuristic witness confronts a successful businessman with photographic evidence of a murder. Instead of blackmailing him for money, the witness demands to accompany the killer on his next outing to experience the thrill of the hunt.

Iron Man

by Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway

Tony Stark enlists his assistant Pepper Potts to help him perform a dangerous procedure to replace the arc reactor in his chest. As Pepper navigates the visceral and life-threatening task, the scene reveals the deep trust and unspoken emotional bond between the two characters.

Inception

by Christopher Nolan

Cobb and Arthur attempt to pitch their services as 'extractors' to the wealthy businessman Saito. Cobb uses a metaphor about the resilience of ideas to convince Saito that his subconscious secrets are vulnerable and require specialized protection.

Citizen Kane

by Herman J. Mankiewicz, Orson Welles

Charles Foster Kane confronts his former guardian and financial advisor, Mr. Thatcher, over his editorial attacks on big business. Kane articulates his dual identity as both a wealthy shareholder and a populist publisher, dismissively mocking Thatcher's concerns about the newspaper's massive financial losses.

BURIED

by Chris Sparling

Trapped in a coffin in Iraq, Paul Conroy receives a call from his employer's personnel director, Alan Davenport. Instead of offering help, Alan cold-bloodedly informs Paul that he has been fired for a contract violation to ensure the company avoids paying out his life insurance to his family.

THE APPRENTICE

by Gabriel Sherman

Roy Cohn reveals his ruthless philosophy and the illegal methods he used to win a major case to a young Donald Trump. As Roy confesses to his role in the Rosenberg executions and his use of blackmail, Donald is both horrified and mesmerized by the power of total lack of empathy.

Inside No. 9

by Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

A group of scammers are forced to drop their elaborate ruse when a physical mishap ruins the performance. They reveal to their wealthy target, Craig, that the entire evening and their supposed friendships were part of a sophisticated setup to steal his money.

Marty Supreme

by Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie

Marty and Dion attempt to pitch a revolutionary orange ping pong ball to Dion's skeptical father, Christopher Galanis. The scene highlights the tension between Dion's desire for professional respect and his father's dismissive attitude, culminating in a power struggle over the business's financial limits.

THE APPRENTICE

by Gabriel Sherman

Donald Trump is interviewed by Rona Barrett about his public feud with Ed Koch and his business success. During the exchange, he deflects questions about his father's help and first hints at the possibility of a presidential run if he were to lose his fortune.

The French Dispatch

by Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, Hugo Guinness, Jason Schwartzman

In a prison cell, an incarcerated artist and an ambitious art dealer negotiate the purchase of a painting. The dealer, Cadazio, attempts to convince the reluctant Rosenthaler of his professional worth while navigating the awkward presence of the painting's subject, a prison guard named Simone.

Burn After Reading

by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Osbourne Cox is called into a meeting where he is abruptly removed from the Balkans desk and demoted due to an alleged drinking problem. Feeling betrayed and insulted, Osbourne reacts with explosive indignation, accusing his superiors of political maneuvering and personal bias.

The Big Short

by Charles Randolph, Adam McKay

Mark Baum and his team interview two arrogant mortgage brokers to understand the reality of the housing market. The brokers boast about their predatory lending practices and the lack of oversight, confirming Mark's fears about a systemic financial collapse.

The Big Short

by Charles Randolph, Adam McKay

Mark Baum and Vinny Daniel confront a representative from Standard & Poors regarding the refusal to downgrade failing subprime mortgage bonds. The tension peaks when Georgia admits that the agency provides high ratings simply to prevent banks from taking their business to competitors, exposing the systemic corruption of the financial crisis.

Shakespeare in Love

by Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard

Will Shakespeare pitches the tragic conclusion of his new play to his skeptical but intrigued acting company. As he describes the double suicide of the star-crossed lovers, he shares an intense, unspoken moment of connection with Viola, who is disguised as a male actor.

The Brutalist

by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold

Harry Lee Van Buren approaches Attila and his cousin Laszlo with a request to renovate his father's study into a proper library. The scene establishes the class dynamic between the wealthy client and the immigrant craftsmen as they discuss the technical requirements of the project.

Black Mirror: USS Callister

by William Bridges, Charlie Brooker

Walton attempts to repair the ship's engines while delivering a final, deceptive message to Daly. After feigning an apology for his past treatment of Daly, Walton reveals his true hatred and sacrifices himself to ensure the crew's escape, seeking revenge for his son's death.

The Brutalist

by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold

A wealthy industrialist, Van Buren, tracks down a struggling immigrant architect, Laszlo, to apologize for his previous behavior and settle a debt. Van Buren reveals he has discovered Laszlo's prestigious Bauhaus background and offers him both financial restitution and a chance to see his work properly recognized.

Sardines

by Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith

While hiding in a wardrobe during a game of sardines, a group of guests is forced to overhear a cynical and sexually charged private conversation between their snobbish hosts. The tension rises as the hiders realize they have waited too long to reveal themselves, leading to an increasingly awkward and claustrophobic predicament.

The Honourable Woman

by Hugo Blick

Nessa Stein delivers a powerful public address at the site of her father's assassination, pivoting from a humorous anecdote to a serious political manifesto. She argues that Israel's security is best maintained not through military force, but through economic investment and communication infrastructure in Palestinian territories.

Bull

by Mike Bartlett

Isobel ruthlessly deconstructs Thomas's personal life and professional delusions, revealing she stalked him to gather leverage about his ex-partner and child. She uses this information to psychologically dismantle his sense of security and meritocratic beliefs during a brutal workplace cull.