Bill and Ted attend a couples therapy session with their wives, but fail to understand the individual nature of their marriages. As the therapist tries to help them communicate, the wives express their deep-seated frustrations regarding the duo's obsession with their musical mission and the toll it has taken on their relationships.
THERAPIST: So do you understand why this situation might seem at all strange to your wives?
TED: No, not at all. Why?
THERAPIST: Well, when your wives suggested couples therapy, did you think this is what they had in mind?
BILL: Yah. Definitely. I mean, we’re a couple of couples, right?
THERAPIST: W
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Audition for "The Wives' Ultimatum" from Bill & Ted Face the Music! This hilarious comedy scene features group roles for actors playing frustrated wives and clueless husbands. Perfect for contemporary comedic auditions.
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