A Moon for the Misbegotten Duologues & Audition Scenes
12 audition scenes from A Moon for the Misbegotten. Available as duologue & groups — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Eugene O'Neill
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A Moon for the Misbegotten — Hogan and Josie's Argument
Characters: HOGAN, JOSIE
Hogan and his daughter Josie engage in a fiery, yet ultimately affectionate, argument about Josie's actions. Hogan accuses Josie of stealing his money to give to her brother, Mike, leading to a back-and-forth that reveals their complex, co-dependent relationship and their shared rebellious spirit.
A Moon for the Misbegotten — Hogan and Josie's Confrontation
Characters: HOGAN, JOSIE
Hogan confronts his daughter Josie, demanding to know the whereabouts of his son, Mike. Josie, with a mix of defiance and cunning, reveals that Mike has run away, leading to a heated exchange about family loyalty, past grievances, and a stolen satchel.
A Moon for the Misbegotten — Josie and Mike's Farewell
Characters: JOSIE, MIKE
Josie bids farewell to her brother Mike, who is leaving the family farm. Their conversation is fraught with old resentments, familial obligations, and Josie's complex feelings about her reputation and her father's influence. The scene culminates in Mike's hasty departure as their father approaches.
The Virgin
Characters: Josie, Hogan
Hogan reveals to his daughter Josie that their landlord believes she is a virgin, sparking a mix of fury, disbelief, and hidden vulnerability.
The Gold Mine
Characters: Tyrone, Hogan, Josie
Tyrone teases Hogan about selling the farm to a wealthy neighbor while Josie attempts to care for Tyrone's deteriorating health.
A Promise of God's Peace
Characters: Josie, Tyrone
Josie offers maternal comfort and forgiveness to a grieving, alcoholic Tyrone as he seeks redemption in her arms under the moonlight.
The Scheme
Characters: Josie, Hogan
Josie and her father Hogan plot a desperate honey-trap to blackmail a Broadway socialite into saving their family farm.
The Pig-Murdering Tyrant
Characters: Harder, Hogan, Josie
Hogan and his daughter Josie hilariously intimidate and swindle their wealthy neighbor Harder after accusing him of murdering their prize pigs.
The Confession
Characters: Tyrone, Josie
Jim Tyrone confesses his deepest shame to Josie, recounting his drunken debauchery on the train carrying his mother's coffin.
A Virgin Who Bears a Dead Child
Characters: Josie, Hogan
Josie confronts her father about his failed scheme to trap Jim Tyrone, revealing the heartbreaking spiritual truth of her night with Jim.
The Confrontation
Characters: Josie, Hogan
Josie confronts her drunken father, Hogan, who returns home with cryptic, bitter warnings about their landlord and friend, Jim Tyrone.
The Poisoned Aftermath
Characters: Tyrone, Josie
Jim Tyrone struggles with self-loathing and alcoholism while Josie Hogan attempts to comfort him and navigate their complex emotional connection.
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About A Moon for the Misbegotten Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from A Moon for the Misbegotten? Our collection includes 12 carefully curated duologue and groups, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Eugene O'Neill, 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 Moon for the Misbegotten 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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