Ex Machina Monologues & Audition Scenes
5 audition scenes from Ex Machina. Available as duologue & monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Alex Garland
The Turing Test Revelation
Characters: Caleb, Nathan
Nathan pressures Caleb into signing a restrictive non-disclosure agreement before revealing the true purpose of his visit. The stakes are raised when Nathan announces he has already created a functional artificial intelligence and wants Caleb to perform the Turing Test on it.
Nathan's Final Test Explanation
Characters: Nathan, Caleb
Nathan reveals to Caleb that the entire Turing Test was a manipulation designed to see if the AI, Ava, could use Caleb to escape. Caleb realizes with horror that his personal data and loneliness were weaponized against him to facilitate the experiment. The power dynamic shifts as Nathan explains the success of his creation while Caleb grapples with his own insignificance in the project.
Nathan's Justification of AI Sexuality
Characters: Nathan, Caleb
Nathan and Caleb engage in a tense philosophical debate regarding the necessity of gender and sexuality in artificial intelligence. Nathan challenges Caleb's intellectual superiority by suggesting that human attraction is just as 'programmed' as the robot he is testing, while Caleb suspects he is being manipulated by a sexual diversion tactic.
Mary in the Black and White Room
Characters: Caleb
Caleb explains the 'Mary's Room' thought experiment to Ava to illustrate the difference between programmed knowledge and human experience. He uses the analogy to explore the nature of consciousness and the limitations of artificial intelligence before revealing his true purpose for being at the facility.
Nathan's Justification
Characters: Caleb, Nathan
Caleb confronts Nathan about the ethics and intentions behind giving the AI Ava a gender and sexuality. Nathan challenges Caleb's understanding of consciousness and attraction, suggesting that Caleb's own preferences are as 'programmed' as the machine he is testing.
About Ex Machina Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Ex Machina? Our collection includes 5 carefully curated duologue and monologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Alex Garland, 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 Ex Machina 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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