Big Little Lies Monologues & Audition Scenes
10 audition scenes from Big Little Lies. Available as duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by David E. Kelley
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The Holistic Equation
Characters: Madeline, Abigail
Madeline confronts her teenage daughter Abigail about her lack of interest in SAT tutoring and college preparation. Abigail challenges her mother's traditional views on success, leading to a tense exchange about independence and Madeline's underlying resentment toward her ex-husband's new wife.
The Wrong Crowd
Characters: Celeste, Perry
Perry questions Celeste about a violent incident at their children's school involving a new student. What begins as a protective parental discussion quickly escalates into a chilling display of Perry's controlling and physically abusive nature.
The Transitional Parenting Paradigm
Characters: Nathan, Madeline
Ex-spouses Nathan and Madeline clash over parenting styles and a proposal for an awkward blended-family dinner.
Why'd You Cheat on Ed?
Characters: Abigail, Madeline
Madeline struggles to explain her infidelity to her daughter Abigail, who decides to drop her controversial secret project to protect the family.
The Bullying Revelation
Characters: Jane, Celeste
Jane reveals to Celeste that Celeste's son has been the school bully, forcing both mothers to confront uncomfortable truths about their children.
The Car Confrontation
Characters: Perry, Celeste
Celeste attempts to leave her abusive husband Perry after discovering their son is a bully, leading to a high-stakes confrontation in a locked car.
The Car Accident Aftermath
Characters: Ed, Madeline
Ed questions Madeline about why she was in Joseph's car during an accident, while Madeline attempts to downplay the situation with logistics.
The Affair Confrontation
Characters: Madeline, Joseph
Madeline and Joseph argue over their past affair and the threat of his wife finding out, leading to a volatile explosion of repressed feelings.
It's Not Enough
Characters: Madeline, Celeste
Celeste and Madeline share a raw, vulnerable moment admitting that motherhood is not fulfilling enough and they miss their professional identities.
I'm Losing Her
Characters: Madeline, Ed
Madeline vents her insecurities to Ed about losing her daughters' affection and her resentment toward her ex-husband's new life.
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About Big Little Lies Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Big Little Lies? Our collection includes 10 carefully curated duologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by David E. Kelley, 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 Big Little Lies 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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