A Better Place Monologues & Audition Scenes
2 audition scenes from A Better Place. Available as monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Bill Cain and Wendy Kesselman
The Weight of the Past
Characters: Justin, Leah
Justin reflects on his history of addiction while watching his father's truck patrol the parking lot below. He recounts a vulnerable memory of his father checking his heartbeat while he was sleeping on the streets, highlighting the lingering trauma and the fragile bond between them.
The Best Man's Speech
Characters: Justin
Justin delivers a heartfelt and vulnerable wedding toast to his best friend Barry and his new wife Susan. He recounts childhood memories of running away together and expresses the bittersweet pain of 'losing' his closest companion to marriage.
About A Better Place Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from A Better Place? Our collection includes 2 carefully curated monologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Bill Cain and Wendy Kesselman, 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 A Better Place 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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