Being John Malkovich Monologues & Audition Scenes
3 audition scenes from Being John Malkovich. Available as duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Charlie Kaufman
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Being John Malkovich - The Interview
Characters: Lester, Craig
Craig Schwartz, a struggling puppeteer, interviews for a filing job at the eccentric LesterCorp. The scene highlights the surreal nature of the company's office—located on a floor with half-height ceilings—and establishes the bizarre, existential tone of the workplace.
The Portal Pitch
Characters: Craig, Maxine
Craig frantically explains his discovery of a supernatural portal that leads into the mind of actor John Malkovich. While Craig is preoccupied with the existential and philosophical implications, the cynical Maxine immediately identifies a way to monetize the experience.
Lester — Come in, Mr. Juarez. I'd stand, but
Characters: Lester, Craig
Craig Schwartz interviews for a filing position at the bizarre LesterCorp, located on the 7 1/2 floor of an office building. The eccentric Dr. Lester tests Craig's filing skills with nonsensical questions and reveals his delusional belief that he suffers from a severe speech impediment.
About Being John Malkovich Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Being John Malkovich? Our collection includes 3 carefully curated duologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Charlie Kaufman, 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 Being John Malkovich 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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