Film
duologue
Comedy
2 Characters

The John Wayne Walk

from Birdcage

Written by Elaine May

Birdcage

Armand attempts to coach his partner Albert on how to act 'masculine' before a dinner with conservative future in-laws. The lesson devolves into a hilarious struggle over posture, condiment spreading, and a very flamboyant interpretation of John Wayne.

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ARMAND: First, get your pinky down. It’s up again. And your posture!

ALBERT: My god! Are you crazy? What are you doing?

ARMAND: Stop screaming. I’m teaching you to act like a man.

ALBERT: All right, all right.

ARMAND: It’s a diner party, let’s work with food. Spread some mustard on the toast. Don’t

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CharactersArmand, Albert
Duration3-5 minutes
Age RangeAdult
GenderMale & Male
GenreComedy
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceBirdcage
ToneHumorous, Exasperated, Encouraging
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice, competition
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