🏆 15% OFF TODAY ONLY!Redeem
Film
group
comedy
6 Characters

Barbie Confronts Mattel's Patriarchy

from Barbie

Written by Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach

Barbie

Barbie confronts the leadership of Mattel, only to realize that the company responsible for her existence is run entirely by men. She questions the corporate hierarchy while the executives awkwardly attempt to justify their positions.

Scene PreviewExcerpt — subscribe to read full scene

BARBIE MARGOT: OK. I'll get in the box.

EXECUTIVES: Oh, wonderful!

BARBIE MARGOT: But since I came all the way here could I meet the woman in charge? Your CEO?

MATTEL CEO: Um, that would be me.

BARBIE MARGOT: Well what about the CFO?

EXECUTIVE #3: Er, me.

BARBIE MARGOT: The COO?

EXECUTIVE #2: Me her

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
CharactersBarbie Margot, Mattel CEO, Executive #1, Executive #2, Executive #3, Aaron Dinkins
Duration1-2 minutes
Age Range20s-50s
Gendermixed
Genrecomedy
PeriodContemporary
Formatgroup
SourceBarbie
Toneconfrontational, incredulous, questioning
AccentStandard American
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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

More from Barbie

Film
monologue

Barbie's Perfect Morning

from Barbie

A narrator describes the whimsical, logic-defying reality of Barbie Land as Barbie goes through her morning routine. The scene highlights the imaginative play of children where physical laws like gravity and functional plumbing are replaced by the joy of 'nothing' and 'magic'.

11-2 minutes
Film
group

You Failed Me!

from Barbie

Ken reveals his new patriarchal 'Mojo Dojo Casa House' to a horrified Barbie, showcasing how he has brainwashed the other Barbies into subservient roles. The scene highlights Ken's newfound sense of entitlement derived from his brief experience in the real world and his desire to transform Barbie Land into a male-dominated society.

43-5 minutes
Film
duologue

The Portal to the Real World

from Barbie

Stereotypical Barbie visits Weird Barbie to seek a cure for her sudden physical imperfections and existential dread. Weird Barbie explains the connection between the doll and her real-world player, eventually presenting a Matrix-style choice between remaining in a blissful ignorance or seeking the truth of the universe.

23-5 minutes
Film
duologue

Ken's Uninvited Adventure

from Barbie

Barbie is shocked to discover Ken has stowed away in her convertible as she attempts to leave Barbie Land for the Real World. Ken desperately pleads to join her, citing his 'professional' skills in Beach and his need to maintain his social standing among the other Kens.

21-2 minutes