American Psycho Monologues & Audition Scenes
5 audition scenes from American Psycho. Available as duologue & monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Mary Harron & Guinevere Turner, Bret Easton Ellis / Mary Harron / Guinevere Turner and Barry Luc
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I Have to Return Some Video Tapes
Characters: Bateman, Evelyn
Patrick Bateman attempts to break up with his fiancée Evelyn in a high-end restaurant while casually confessing to his homicidal urges. Evelyn ignores his dark revelations, focusing instead on social status and their shared friend group, leading to a surreal and tense confrontation that ends with Bateman's iconic excuse to flee the scene.
Scene 10 — The Morning Routine
Characters: Patrick Bateman
Patrick Bateman provides a meticulous, clinical breakdown of his morning skincare and exercise routine. The monologue shifts from superficial vanity to a chilling admission of his lack of a true human identity.
The Confession Monologue
Characters: Bateman
Patrick Bateman leaves a frantic, detailed confession on his lawyer's voicemail, listing his numerous graphic murders. He admits to his own instability and the possibility that he might not escape consequences this time, all while maintaining a strangely casual tone.
The Phil Collins Monologue
Characters: Bateman
Patrick Bateman delivers a meticulous, clinical critique of Phil Collins and Genesis while orchestrating a sexual encounter with two escorts. The scene highlights his obsession with surface-level pop culture and his need for total control and dominance over others.
The Morning Routine
Characters: Bateman
Patrick Bateman delivers a chillingly detached internal monologue while performing an obsessive, multi-step grooming ritual. He reveals the hollow nature of his existence, explaining that his public persona is a mere fabrication designed to hide his lack of humanity.
About American Psycho Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from American Psycho? Our collection includes 5 carefully curated duologue and monologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Mary Harron & Guinevere Turner, Bret Easton Ellis / Mary Harron / Guinevere Turner and Barry Luc, 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 Psycho 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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