Professor Marvel's Crystal Ball Reading
from The Wizard Of Oz
Written by Noel Langley, Florence Ryerson, Edgar Allen Woolf
Professor Marvel uses a crystal ball and a hidden photograph to trick Dorothy into believing her Aunt Em is falling ill from a broken heart. His goal is to guilt Dorothy into returning home rather than running away, leading to an emotional realization for the young girl.
PROFESSOR: This is the same genuine, magic, authentic crystal used by the Priests of Isis and Osiris in the days of the Pharaohs of Egypt. Now, you'd better close your eyes, my child, for a moment in order to be better in tune with the infinite.
DOROTHY: That's our farm!
PROFESSOR: Oh, yes. There's
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Director's Notes
Find the "Professor Marvel's Crystal Ball Reading" duologue from The Wizard of Oz for your fantasy drama audition. This manipulative, sentimental scene features Professor Marvel's urgent plea to Dorothy, testing her emotional range. Perfect for actors seeking a modern-classic piece.
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