Kitten's Confession to Father Bernard
from Breakfast on Pluto
Written by Neil Jordan, Patrick McCabe
Patrick reflects on his relationship with the church and Father Bernard while preparing to confront the priest about the identity of his mother. He navigates the tension between his fabricated scandalous confessions and the heavy, unspoken truth of his abandonment.
PATRICK: I was always a good Catholic. I loved the smell of the incense, the Latin, the way Father Bernard’s voice would boom out from behind the screen. I loved the mystery of it all. But I had a secret. A big one. And I knew, deep down, that Father Bernard knew it too. He always looked so uncomfor
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Find audition monologues for Patrick in Breakfast on Pluto. This poignant drama scene features a confessional, slightly mischievous tone as Patrick confronts Father Bernard about his mother's identity. Perfect for actors seeking compelling character-driven material.
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