New: Script Reader — Rehearse any scene with an AI scene partner — never struggle to find a reader again.Try it now →
Play
duologue
Comedy
2 Characters

Act II, Scene 1 — The Wooing Scene

from The Taming of the Shrew

Written by William Shakespeare

Petruchio attempts to woo the headstrong Katherine through a series of rapid-fire verbal jousts and puns. Despite Katherine's sharp insults and rejection, Petruchio counters every barb with wit and persistence.

Scene PreviewExcerpt — subscribe to read full scene

PETRUCHIO: Good morrow, Kate, for that's your name, I hear.

KATHERINE: Well have you heard, but something hard of hearing. They call me Katherine that do talk of me.

PETRUCHIO: You lie, in faith, for you are called plain Kate, and bonny Kate, and sometimes Kate the curst.

KATHERINE: Moved! in good t

Scene Preview

Unlock the full scene

Sign up free to preview, Go Pro to read full scenes

Sign Up Free

Create a free account to explore more

Upgrade to Pro for full access — £6.99/month

Director's Notes

🎯 Character objectives🎭 Emotional beats💡 Audition tips
Unlock Director's Notes
Get Feedback
Coming Soon

Want expert coaching on this scene?

Browse our curated list of acting coaches, dialect specialists, and more.

Find a Coach

Need representation?

Browse verified agents and casting directors in our directory.

How well does this scene match you?

Save your casting profile to see match scores on every scene.

Try Headshot Analyser
CharactersPetruchio, Katherine
Duration2 min
Age Range25-35
GenderAny
GenreComedy
PeriodClassical
Formatduologue
SourceThe Taming of the Shrew
Tonecomedic
AccentRP
Suitable Fordrama school audition, agent showcase, general practice, competition
No ratings yet
Sign in to rate
Rehearse with AI Reader
Self-Tape Challenge
Coming Soon

Go Pro

£6.99/mo

  • ✓ Unlimited scene reading
  • ✓ PDF downloads
  • ✓ Director's Notes
  • ✓ Headshot Analyser
  • ✓ Cover Letter Generator
  • ✓ Practice Mode
  • ✓ Agent Connect
  • + 1,000+ scenes
Upgrade Now

Similar Scenes

Film
duologue

The Rules of Golf

from Happy Gilmore

Virginia attempts to discipline Happy regarding his unprofessional behavior on the golf course, warning him that his career is at stake. Happy uses the opportunity to charm her into a date, leveraging his participation in the tournament as a bargaining chip.

22 min
Film
duologue

The Fake Sex Plan

from Easy A

Olive Penderghast proposes a deceptive plan to help her friend Brandon improve his social standing by faking a sexual encounter. They discuss the mechanics of high school popularity and the power of rumors to reshape one's identity. Brandon eventually agrees to the scheme, setting the stage for a complicated social experiment.

22 min
Play
duologue

Act II — The Engagement Diary

from The Importance of Being Earnest

Algernon, posing as the fictional 'Ernest', attempts to woo Cecily in the garden. He is bewildered to discover that Cecily has already documented their entire romance and engagement in her diary long before they actually met.

22 min
Play
duologue

Act I, Scene 1 — The Course of True Love

from A Midsummer Night's Dream

Hermia and Lysander lament the difficulties of their forbidden love before Lysander proposes a plan to flee Athens and marry in secret at his aunt's house. They exchange vows of loyalty and agree to meet in the woods the following night.

22 min