Julie and Dorothy share wine and intimate conversation in Julie's kitchen. As Dorothy pries into Julie's romantic history and her current relationship with their director, Ron, Julie reveals her self-destructive patterns in choosing men and the reality of her life as a soap opera actress.
DOROTHY: Did you really date all these guys?
JULIE: I never met any of those guys. Well, Burt I saw once in an agent’s office. The closest I ever got to Springfield was when I bought one of his records.
DOROTHY: Y’know, I always wanted to be as pretty as you when I was young. I bet you’ve had a slew
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Find your next audition with this duologue from Tootsie. Julie's Relationship Philosophy is a candid, humorous scene perfect for romantic comedy actors. Explore vulnerability and self-discovery in this contemporary piece.
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