American Gangster Monologues & Audition Scenes

1 audition scene from American Gangster. Available as duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.

Written by Steven Zaillian

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Bumpy's Lament

duologue
Crime Drama
00:02:00

Characters: Bumpy, Frank

Harlem crime boss Bumpy Johnson laments the loss of personal service and the rise of corporate monopolies in America shortly before suffering a fatal heart attack. His protégé, Frank Lucas, watches helplessly as the man who mentored him dies in a cold, impersonal department store.

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About American Gangster Audition Scenes

Looking for audition scenes from American Gangster? Our collection includes 1 carefully curated duologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.

Written by Steven Zaillian, 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 American Gangster 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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