Chinatown Monologues & Audition Scenes
2 audition scenes from Chinatown. Available as duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Robert Towne
The Water Bond Issue
Characters: Gittes, Evelyn
Evelyn Mulwray visits private investigator Jake Gittes to hire him to investigate her husband's suspicious death. As they negotiate terms, Gittes probes into Evelyn's complicated family history and her father's past business dealings, uncovering a deep-seated tension and a mysterious falling out over a failed dam project.
The Drowning in a Teaspoon
Characters: Gittes, Morty
Private investigator Jake Gittes visits the morgue to inspect the body of the recently deceased water commissioner. During a casual conversation with the coroner, Morty, Gittes discovers a suspicious coincidence involving another drowning victim found in a dry riverbed, sparking his investigative instincts.
About Chinatown Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Chinatown? Our collection includes 2 carefully curated duologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Robert Towne, 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 Chinatown 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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