Dead Poets Society Monologues & Audition Scenes
2 audition scenes from Dead Poets Society. Available as monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Tom Schulman
Seize the Day
Characters: John Keating
John Keating, an unconventional English teacher, takes his students to the school's trophy room to look at photos of past alumni, urging them to make their lives extraordinary before they die.
I Stand Upon My Desk
Characters: Keating
John Keating, an unconventional English teacher, stands on his desk to inspire his students to challenge their perspectives and find their own voices. He encourages them to avoid a life of 'quiet desperation' by thinking independently and creating original work.
About Dead Poets Society Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Dead Poets Society? Our collection includes 2 carefully curated monologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Tom Schulman, 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 Dead Poets Society 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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