And Then There Were None Monologues & Audition Scenes

Characters: Blore, Lombard

While trapped on the island, Blore attempts to find comfort in memories of his garden before spiraling into a harrowing confession about the man he murdered. He grapples with the terrifying realization that they might already be in hell, paying for their past sins.

Characters: Hugo, Vera

Following the tragic drowning of a young boy in her care, Vera attempts to maintain her connection to Hugo, the boy's uncle and her lover. Hugo coldly dismisses her attempts to stay in his life, informing her that her employment is terminated and he is leaving for London.

Characters: Lombard, Vera

Lombard and Vera confront each other about their dark pasts and the ruthless motivations behind their crimes while trapped on the island.

Characters: Wargrave, Armstrong

Dr. Armstrong apologizes for his outburst and proposes a secret alliance with Justice Wargrave as paranoia regarding the other guests grows.

Characters: Ethel, Vera

Vera Claythorne attempts to befriend the housekeeper, Ethel Rogers, by wandering into the servants' quarters. Ethel coldly rebuffs Vera's attempts at familiarity, insisting on maintaining strict social boundaries and professional protocol despite their shared employer.

Characters: Vera, Marston, Lombard

During a tense social gathering, Marston mocks the older guests while Lombard and Vera exchange sharp, flirtatious barbs.

Characters: Blore

Blore experiences a breakdown of guilt and paranoia, questioning if the characters are already in hell. He graphically confesses to the brutal murder of Landor, a young man he beat to death, while simultaneously worrying about the mundane fate of his tomato crop.