Contention Monologues & Audition Scenes

1 audition scene from Contention. Available as groups — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.

Written by Halsted Welles & Michael Brandt & Derek Haas

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The Trail of Tears

group
Drama
2 min

Characters: Dan, William, Wade

A weary father, Dan, reveals a haunting secret from his past to his son William while being observed by their captive, Wade. Dan explains the origin of his Cherokee knife and his refusal to fight in the Civil War, rooted in the trauma of witnessing the Trail of Tears.

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About Contention Audition Scenes

Looking for audition scenes from Contention? Our collection includes 1 carefully curated group, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.

Written by Halsted Welles & Michael Brandt & Derek Haas, 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 Contention 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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