Arcadia Monologues & Audition Scenes
5 audition scenes from Arcadia. Available as duologue & groups — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Tom Stoppard
Arcadia — Mr. Peacock?
Characters: HANNAH, BERNARD
Bernard Nightingale, a flamboyant academic, attempts to charm Hannah Jarvis, a reserved author, upon their first meeting. He tries to flatter her about her book while she remains unimpressed and direct, quickly seeing through his affectations.
Act I, Scene 1 — When you stir your rice pudding
Characters: THOMASINA, SEPTIMUS
A young, precocious student, Thomasina, questions her tutor, Septimus, about the irreversibility of stirring jam into rice pudding, leading to a philosophical discussion about free will, determinism, and the nature of God. Thomasina grapples with complex scientific and philosophical concepts, while Septimus attempts to guide her understanding.
Act I, Scene 1 — Carnal Embrace
Characters: THOMASINA, SEPTIMUS
A young, precocious girl questions her tutor about the meaning of "carnal embrace," leading to a humorous and revealing discussion about sex, mathematics, and a local scandal. The tutor attempts to deflect her curiosity while she persistently seeks a true understanding of the world.
Arcadia — Carnal Embrace
Characters: THOMASINA, SEPTIMUS
A precocious young woman, Thomasina, discusses 'carnal embrace' with her family and tutor, much to her mother's dismay. The conversation then veers into a humorous debate about innocence, knowledge, and the picturesque, revealing the contrasting intellectual and social dynamics within the household.
Act I, Scene 1 — The Chater Family
Characters: CHATER, SEPTIMUS
Septimus, a tutor, is confronted by Mr. Chater, a poet, who accuses him of insulting his wife. The conversation quickly devolves into a humorous and intellectual sparring match about poetry, reputation, and the nature of satisfaction, revealing the complex relationships and social dynamics of the era.
About Arcadia Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Arcadia? Our collection includes 5 carefully curated duologue and groups, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Tom Stoppard, 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 Arcadia 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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