Brooklyn Monologues & Audition Scenes
3 audition scenes from Brooklyn. Available as duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Nick Hornby
The Sewage and the Confession
Characters: Eilis, Tony
Eilis waits for Tony outside her college, fearing he has stood her up, only for him to arrive breathless with a comedic excuse about a plumbing emergency. The tension shifts from Tony's fear of a breakup to a tender moment of vulnerability as Eilis finally reciprocates his feelings of love. The scene balances the awkwardness of new romance with the high emotional stakes of a cross-cultural relationship in 1950s New York.
Homesickness is like most sicknesses
Characters: Father Flood, Eilis
Father Flood delivers the devastating news to Eilis that her sister, Rose, has died suddenly back in Ireland. Eilis grapples with the crushing weight of grief and the isolation of being an immigrant, questioning her decision to ever leave home.
Sheila's Cynical Wisdom
Characters: Eilis, Sheila
Eilis questions her fellow boarder, Sheila, about her single status and her views on marriage. Sheila offers a bittersweet and cynical reflection on the reality of domestic life versus the loneliness of her current situation.
About Brooklyn Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Brooklyn? Our collection includes 3 carefully curated duologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Nick Hornby, 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 Brooklyn 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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