300 Monologues & Audition Scenes
4 audition scenes from 300. Available as duologue & monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Zack Snyder & Kurt Johnstad & Michael B. Gordon
Leonidas & Ephialtes: The Flaw in the Phalanx
Characters: Leonidas, Ephialtes
Ephialtes, a deformed Spartan outcast, pleads with King Leonidas to let him fight alongside the 300 to reclaim his family's honor. Leonidas is forced to reject him because Ephialtes' physical limitations prevent him from holding his shield high enough to protect the man next to him in the phalanx formation. The rejection leaves Ephialtes devastated and resentful, creating a pivotal moment of emotional stakes for both characters.
Leonidas's Call to Glory
Characters: Leonidas
King Leonidas delivers a powerful rallying cry to his 300 soldiers on the eve of their final stand. He frames their inevitable sacrifice as a necessary foundation for a future defined by freedom, reason, and the rule of law rather than the whims of tyrants.
Gorgo's Plea to the Council
Characters: Gorgo
Queen Gorgo addresses the Spartan Council to demand military reinforcements for her husband, King Leonidas. She appeals to the councilmen's roles as fathers and former soldiers, arguing that the survival of Spartan liberty and the future of their children depend on their immediate action.
Ephialtes's Betrayal
Characters: Xerxes, Ephialtes
Xerxes tempts the rejected Spartan outcast Ephialtes with promises of wealth, pleasure, and status in exchange for the location of the hidden path behind the Spartan lines. Driven by a lifetime of resentment and a desire for the validation denied to him by Leonidas, Ephialtes agrees to betray his people and kneels before the Persian King.
About 300 Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from 300? 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 Zack Snyder & Kurt Johnstad & Michael B. Gordon, 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 300 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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