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Lord Polonius Monologues

Lord Polonius is a character from Hamlet. Browse 3 curated audition pieces featuring Lord Polonius, spanning tragedy. Each scene includes Director's Notes with performance guidance, character analysis, and a downloadable PDF.

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duologue

3 min

Reynaldo and Polonius: By Indirections Find Directions Out

Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

Polonius instructs his servant Reynaldo to travel to Paris and spy on his son, Laertes. He provides specific, manipulative instructions on how to use gossip and 'slight sullies' to discover the truth about Laertes' behavior.

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duologue

2 min

Polonius and Ophelia: Tender Yourself More Dearly

Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

Polonius interrogates his daughter Ophelia about her relationship with Prince Hamlet, dismissively warning her that Hamlet's vows of love are deceptive and commanding her to cease all contact with him.

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monologue

2 min

Polonius: Neither a Borrower Nor a Lender Be

Hamlet

by William Shakespeare

Polonius offers a series of famous moral precepts and practical life advice to his son, Laertes, who is preparing to depart for France.

Lord Polonius appears in

Hamlet

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