Aunt Juliane visits her nephew George Tesman and his new wife Hedda, though Hedda is not present in this scene. Juliane subtly probes George about his new marriage and finances, eventually revealing a significant personal sacrifice she has made for him.
MISS TESMAN.
Oh yes, I suppose so. [More confidentially, and lowering her voice a
little.] But listen now, George,—have you nothing—nothing
special to tell me?
TESMAN.
As to our journey?
MISS TESMAN.
Yes.
TESMAN.
No, I don't know of anything except what I have told you in my letters. I
had a doctor'
Create a free account to explore more
Upgrade to Pro for full access — £6.99/month
Director's Notes
Want expert coaching on this scene?
Browse our curated list of acting coaches, dialect specialists, and more.
Need representation?
Browse verified agents and casting directors in our directory.
Scene Notes & Audition Tips
Hedda Gabler audition scene: Aunt Juliane's Visit. Emotional drama duologue for actors. Explore Juliane's subtle probing of George's marriage and finances in this classical Ibsen play excerpt.
How well does this scene match you?
Save your casting profile to see match scores on every scene.
Try Headshot AnalyserGo Pro
£6.99/mo
- ✓ Unlimited scene reading
- ✓ PDF downloads
- ✓ Director's Notes
- ✓ Headshot Analyser
- ✓ Cover Letter Generator
- ✓ Practice Mode
- ✓ Agent Connect
- + 1,000+ scenes
More from Hedda Gabler
Act II — Hedda's Boredom
from Hedda Gabler
Hedda confesses her profound existential boredom and the emptiness of her marriage to Judge Brack. She expresses a desperate longing for a single act of genuine freedom or recklessness to break the monotony of her life.
Act II — The Triangle Scene
from Hedda Gabler
Judge Brack suggests a 'triangular' friendship with Hedda, implying an intimate and exclusive arrangement behind her husband's back. Hedda acknowledges the danger of his proposition while Brack asserts his dominance and determination to secure his place in her life. The scene is a high-stakes power struggle masked by polite social banter.
Similar Scenes
The Interview — Frank T.J. Mackey
from Magnolia
A high-stakes interview between a charismatic pick-up artist and a journalist turns cold when she confronts him about his fabricated past and his mother's death. Frank's bravado crumbles into a defensive silence as his carefully constructed persona is dismantled.
Lester and Angela
from American Beauty
A middle-aged man and his daughter's teenage friend share a tense, intimate moment in a living room. The scene explores themes of obsession, insecurity, and the fear of being ordinary.
The Heart of the Ocean
from Titanic
Cal presents Rose with a priceless blue diamond necklace in an attempt to secure her loyalty and affection following her emotional distress. While he speaks of devotion and generosity, his behavior reveals a deeply possessive nature that views Rose as a trophy to be bought and displayed.
Act I, Scene 1 — The New House
from The Gilded Age
Bertha Russell shows her son Larry their lavish new New York mansion. She displays her social ambitions and controlling nature as she encourages him to network with the elite Astor family.