Citizen Kane Monologues & Audition Scenes
2 audition scenes from Citizen Kane. Available as duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Herman J. Mankiewicz & Orson Welles
Leland's View of Kane's Love
Characters: Leland, Thompson
An elderly Jedediah Leland reflects on his complicated friendship with the late Charles Foster Kane while being interviewed by the reporter Thompson. Leland provides a cynical yet profound critique of Kane's character, power, and lack of personal conviction.
Kane's Two Personalities
Characters: Kane, Thatcher
Charles Foster Kane confronts his former guardian and financial advisor, Mr. Thatcher, over his editorial attacks on big business. Kane articulates his dual identity as both a wealthy shareholder and a populist publisher, dismissively mocking Thatcher's concerns about the newspaper's massive financial losses.
About Citizen Kane Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Citizen Kane? Our collection includes 2 carefully curated duologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Herman J. Mankiewicz & Orson Welles, 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 Citizen Kane 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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