Truman, soaked from the rain, tries to convince his wife Meryl to abandon their current life and travel the world. Meryl, however, is dismissive of his adventurous spirit and reminds him of their financial responsibilities and her desire to start a family, ultimately hurting his feelings.
Where have you been?
I've been thinking--
Oh, God.
--I figure we could scrape together eight thousand.
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Scene Notes & Audition Tips
Audition scene from The Truman Show: Truman's Nursery Argument. This emotional duologue features Truman's plea to Meryl to escape their life, met with her practical dismissal. Perfect for actors seeking contemporary comedy-drama audition material.
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