Adaptation Monologues & Audition Scenes
4 audition scenes from Adaptation. Available as duologue & monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Charlie Kaufman, Donald Kaufman and Susan Orlean
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Screenwriting Seminars are Bullshit
Characters: Kaufman, Donald
Charlie rants about the artistic integrity of screenwriting while his twin brother Donald defends the commercial principles of Robert McKee.
The Real Fucking World
Characters: Mckee
An intense screenwriting guru berates a student for claiming that nothing happens in the real world, citing the visceral tragedies and triumphs of life.
The Ontology of the Screen
Characters: Mckee
A screenwriting guru delivers a lecture on why long speeches and realistic dialogue are antithetical to the nature of cinema.
Done With Fish
Characters: Orlean, Laroche
Laroche explains his obsessive nature and his ability to completely abandon his passions to a fascinated but confused Orlean.
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About Adaptation Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Adaptation? 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 Charlie Kaufman, Donald Kaufman and Susan Orlean, 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 Adaptation 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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