Burke Hare Monologues & Audition Scenes
2 audition scenes from Burke Hare. Available as group & monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Piers Ashworth & Nick Moorcroft
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The Price of Progress
Characters: Knox, Burke, Hare, Patterson, McLintoch
Dr. Knox delivers a rousing lecture on the rapid advancement of the 19th century while a montage reveals the grim reality of Burke and Hare's body-snatching business. As Knox praises the 'enlightened times,' the duo struggles to keep up with his demand for fresh corpses, unaware that the militia is beginning to investigate the rising number of missing persons. The scene juxtaposes high-minded scientific ambition with the gritty, criminal labor that fuels it.
The Scottish Enlightenment
Characters: Angus
Angus, a working-class narrator, addresses the audience directly to introduce the gritty and hypocritical world of 1828 Edinburgh. He establishes the contrast between the city's 'Enlightenment' reputation and the reality of its impoverished citizens and debauched medical students.
About Burke Hare Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Burke Hare? Our collection includes 2 carefully curated group and monologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Piers Ashworth & Nick Moorcroft, 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 Burke Hare 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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