Get On Up Duologues & Audition Scenes

3 audition scenes from Get On Up. Available as duologue & groups — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.

Written by Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth

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Little Richard Tells James How to Catch the Wind from Get On Up — audition scene

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duologue

2 min

Little Richard Tells James How to Catch the Wind

Get On Up

by Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth

Little Richard gives a young James Brown advice on how to break into the music industry and warns him about the white executives who will exploit him.

James Visits Bobby Byrd Years Later from Get On Up — audition scene

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group

2 min

James Visits Bobby Byrd Years Later

Get On Up

by Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth

Old friends James Brown and Bobby Byrd reunite outside Bobby's home, navigating the grief of a shared loss and the awkwardness of their separate lives.

James Tells Ben Bart He'll Pay for the Apollo from Get On Up — audition scene

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duologue

2 min

James Tells Ben Bart He'll Pay for the Apollo

Get On Up

by Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth

James Brown challenges his manager Ben Bart to let him self-fund a live recording at the Apollo, asserting his power as both the talent and the boss.

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About Get On Up Audition Scenes

Looking for audition scenes from Get On Up? Our collection includes 3 carefully curated duologue and groups, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.

Written by Jez Butterworth and John-Henry Butterworth, 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 Get On Up 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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