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    Being John Malkovich Duologues & Audition Scenes

    5 audition scenes from Being John Malkovich. Available as duologue & groups — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.

    Written by Charlie Kaufman

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    The Portal Pitch from Being John Malkovich — audition scene
    Film
    duologue
    2:30

    The Portal Pitch

    Being John Malkovich

    by Charlie Kaufman

    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.

    The Interview from Being John Malkovich — audition scene
    Film
    duologue
    2 min

    The Interview

    Being John Malkovich

    by Charlie Kaufman

    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.

    Lester — Come in, Mr. Juarez. I'd stand, but from Being John Malkovich — audition scene
    Film
    duologue
    2:30

    Lester — Come in, Mr. Juarez. I'd stand, but

    Being John Malkovich

    by Charlie Kaufman

    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.

    Craig's Dance of Despair and Disillusionment from Being John Malkovich — audition scene
    Film
    duologue
    2 min

    Craig's Dance of Despair and Disillusionment

    Being John Malkovich

    by Charlie Kaufman

    Maxine encourages Craig, who is currently inhabiting John Malkovich's body, to use the actor as a vessel for his puppetry and a new business venture.

    The New American Male from Being John Malkovich — audition scene
    Film
    group
    2 min

    The New American Male

    Being John Malkovich

    by Charlie Kaufman

    Craig attempts to flirt with the cynical Maxine at a bar, failing miserably until he abandons his sensitive persona for blunt honesty.

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    About Being John Malkovich Audition Scenes

    Looking for audition scenes from Being John Malkovich? 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 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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