Buried Monologues & Audition Scenes
7 audition scenes from Buried. Available as monologue & duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Chris Sparling
Paul's Last Will and Testament
Characters: Paul
Trapped inside a coffin underground, Paul records a final video message for his family as his oxygen and hope run out. He attempts to distribute his meager belongings while expressing deep regret for his perceived failures as a father and husband.
The Company's Betrayal
Characters: Paul, Alan Davenport
While buried alive in a coffin, Paul Conroy receives a phone call from his employer's personnel director. Instead of offering help, the director uses a recorded legal script to terminate Paul's employment retroactively, stripping him of insurance benefits for his family while he faces certain death.
The Convoy Attack
Characters: Paul, Dan
Trapped inside a coffin buried underground, Paul recounts the chaotic and violent ambush on his convoy in Iraq to a contact on a cell phone. He describes the trauma of witnessing his friends' deaths and the moment he was knocked unconscious before being taken captive.
The Policy of Non-Negotiation
Characters: Paul, Rebecca
Paul Conroy, a civilian contractor buried alive in a coffin, desperately pleads for help from a government official. The tension escalates as he realizes that bureaucratic policy and the refusal to negotiate with terrorists may seal his fate.
The CRT Termination Call
Characters: Paul, Alan Davenport
Trapped in a coffin in Iraq, Paul Conroy receives a call from his employer's personnel director, Alan Davenport. Instead of offering help, Alan cold-bloodedly informs Paul that he has been fired for a contract violation to ensure the company avoids paying out his life insurance to his family.
Last Will and Testament
Characters: Paul
Trapped inside a coffin buried underground, Paul records a final video message for his family. He struggles to find the right words to say goodbye to his son and wife while grappling with his own sense of failure and mortality.
The 911 Call
Characters: Paul, Female 911 Operator
Paul Conroy, an American truck driver in Iraq, wakes up buried alive in a wooden coffin with only a lighter and a cell phone. In a state of extreme panic and physical distress, he manages to reach a 911 operator in Ohio, only to realize the bureaucratic and geographical impossibility of receiving immediate help from them.
About Buried Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Buried? Our collection includes 7 carefully curated monologue and duologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Chris Sparling, 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 Buried 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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