August Osage County Monologues & Audition Scenes
4 audition scenes from August Osage County. Available as duologue & groups — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Tracy Letts
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Act I, Scene 1 — Beverly's Prologue
Characters: Beverly
Beverly Weston, a cynical and alcoholic poet, delivers a weary monologue to a prospective housekeeper about his marriage and the 'cruel covenant' he shares with his pill-addicted wife, Violet. He explains his decision to hire help not out of status, but because his domestic responsibilities are interfering with his drinking.
Act I, Scene 1 — Violet and Beverly's Argument
Characters: Violet, Beverly, Johnna
A drug-addled Violet Weston interrupts her husband Beverly while he is interviewing a new live-in housekeeper. Violet's erratic behavior and slurred speech reveal the depth of her addiction and the toxic dynamic of her marriage, culminating in a sharp verbal assault on her husband.
Beverly's Monologue and Introduction to Johnna
Characters: BEVERLY, JOHNNA
Beverly Weston, a poet and alcoholic, delivers a rambling monologue about life, his wife Violet's pill addiction, and his own drinking. He then introduces himself to Johnna, his new housekeeper, and learns about her background and the recent death of her father.
August: Osage County — Violet and Ivy Discuss Beverly's Disappearance
Characters: VIOLET, IVY
Violet, a pill-addicted matriarch, interrogates her daughter Ivy about a phone call to her sister Barb regarding their father's disappearance. Violet expresses her frustration and inability to cope with the household responsibilities now thrust upon her, revealing her dependency and the family's dysfunction.
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About August Osage County Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from August Osage County? Our collection includes 4 carefully curated duologue and groups, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Tracy Letts, these scenes capture the essence of the production and provide rich material for actors at every level.
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