Before Sunrise Monologues & Audition Scenes
7 audition scenes from Before Sunrise. Available as duologue & monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Richard Linklater & Kim Krizan
Fidelity, Monkeys, and Feminism
Characters: Jesse, Celine
Jesse and Celine engage in a philosophical debate about monogamy and gender roles while walking through Vienna. Jesse uses biological analogies to question the weight placed on fidelity, while Celine counters with a cynical take on the origins of sexual liberation.
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.
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.
The Inevitable Goodbye
Characters: Jesse, Celine
After spending a single night together in Vienna, Jesse and Celine face the painful reality of their departure at the train station. They struggle with the fear of never seeing each other again and impulsively decide to forgo exchanging contact information in favor of a pact to meet in exactly six months.
Q&A: First Sexual Feelings and Love
Characters: Jesse, Celine
While traveling through Vienna, Jesse and Celine play a game of honest questions to deepen their connection. They discuss their earliest sexual awakenings and the complex, elusive nature of love, balancing vulnerability with playful banter.
Celine's Love Theory
Characters: Celine
Celine reflects on the nature of long-term intimacy, countering Jesse's cynical view of relationships. She expresses her belief that true love comes from a deep, predictable familiarity with a partner rather than the mystery of a new connection.
To Sleep or Not to Sleep Together
Characters: Jesse, Celine
Jesse and Celine find themselves in a park as their one night together in Vienna comes to a close. They navigate the tension between their physical attraction and the emotional weight of their impending separation, debating whether sleeping together will cheapen their connection or solidify it.
About Before Sunrise Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Before Sunrise? Our collection includes 7 carefully curated duologue and monologues, 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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