Before Sunrise Monologues & Audition Scenes
7 audition scenes from Before Sunrise. Available as monologue & duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Richard Linklater & Kim Krizan
Celine's Love Theory
Characters: Celine, Jesse
Celine reflects on her perspective of long-term intimacy, countering Jesse's earlier cynicism about couples growing to hate each other. She expresses a deep desire for the comfort of knowing a partner's every habit, framing true love as the ultimate familiarity rather than a loss of mystery.
Jesse's Breakup Story
Characters: Jesse, Celine
Jesse opens up to Celine about the real reason he is traveling through Europe, revealing a painful and humiliating breakup with his girlfriend in Madrid. He reflects on the inherent selfishness of love and the stinging realization of how easily one can be forgotten by a former partner.
Q&A: First Sexual Feelings and Love
Characters: Jesse, Celine
Jesse and Celine engage in a candid game of Q&A while riding a tram, attempting to bypass social niceties to reach a deeper intimacy. They navigate the vulnerability of sharing past sexual awakenings and the cynical yet hopeful complexities of romantic love.
Jesse's Fear of Self and the Freedom of Anonymity
Characters: Jesse, Celine
Jesse reflects on the exhaustion of living with his own predictable personality and mannerisms. He confesses to Celine that their brief time together has allowed him to escape his past and feel like a completely different person.
The Inevitable Goodbye
Characters: Celine, Jesse
Jesse and Celine face the painful reality of their departure at a train station after a single night together. They struggle with the 'no strings attached' agreement of their encounter, ultimately deciding to abandon their cynical outlook and make a concrete plan to reunite in six months.
To Sleep or Not to Sleep Together
Characters: Celine, Jesse
Jesse and Celine navigate the emotional complexity of physical intimacy during their final hours together in Vienna. Celine struggles with the fear of becoming a fleeting memory, while Jesse attempts to prove his genuine connection to her beyond a casual encounter.
Fidelity, Monkeys, and Feminism
Characters: Jesse, Jesse
Jesse and Celine engage in a spirited intellectual debate about monogamy, gender roles, and the biological imperatives of fidelity. Jesse uses evolutionary analogies to question societal judgment, while Celine counters with a sharp feminist critique of male motivations and social dynamics.
About Before Sunrise Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Before Sunrise? Our collection includes 7 carefully curated monologue and duologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Richard Linklater & Kim Krizan, 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 Before Sunrise 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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