1917 Monologues & Audition Scenes
4 audition scenes from 1917. Available as duologue & monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Sam Mendes & Krysty Wilson-Cairns and Barry Luc
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No Man's Land Crossing
Characters: BLAKE, SCHOFIELD
Two British soldiers, Schofield and Blake, navigate the treacherous No Man's Land during World War I. They face barbed wire, mud, decaying bodies, and the constant threat of enemy fire and aerial attacks, all while trying to reach the German lines.
German Front Line Trench
Characters: BLAKE, SCHOFIELD
Two British soldiers, Schofield and Blake, navigate an abandoned German trench system during WWI. They discover the Germans have recently evacuated, leaving behind an eerily sophisticated and well-fortified dugout. The scene highlights their contrasting reactions to the enemy's unexpected absence and the harsh realities of war.
The Trip Wire and Collapse
Characters: Blake, Schofield
While navigating an abandoned German bunker, two soldiers accidentally trigger a booby trap. Blake must frantically dig Schofield out from under the rubble and lead him to safety before the entire tunnel system collapses.
General Erinmore's Briefing
Characters: Erinmore
General Erinmore briefs two young soldiers, Blake and Schofield, on a perilous mission to deliver a message across enemy lines. He reveals that the German retreat is a trap and that Blake's brother is among the sixteen hundred men walking into a massacre if they fail.
About 1917 Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from 1917? Our collection includes 4 carefully curated duologue and monologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Sam Mendes & Krysty Wilson-Cairns and Barry Luc, these scenes capture the essence of the production and provide rich material for actors at every level.
Every scene includes character breakdowns, context notes, and director's notes to help you prepare. All scenes are available as downloadable PDFs with Pro membership.
How to use 1917 scenes for auditions
Choose a scene that matches the tone and casting type of your audition. Use the character breakdowns to understand the emotional arc, then download the PDF to rehearse. Our scenes work perfectly for self-tapes, in-person auditions, drama school applications, and acting class exercises.
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