Hamnet Monologues & Audition Scenes
14 audition scenes from Hamnet. Available as monologue & duologue & groups — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Chloé Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell and Maggie O'Farrell & Lolita Chakrabarti
Mary's Kindness
Characters: Mary
A vulnerable, reflective, sorrowful Mary's monologue from "Hamnet" by Chloé Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell.
I Must Leave
Characters: WILL & AGNES
A tense, resigned, sorrowful, conflicted WILL & AGNES's duologue from "Hamnet" by Chloé Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell.
Hamnet's Sacrifice
Characters: HAMNET & JUDITH
A desperate, sacrificial, tender, tragic HAMNET & JUDITH's duologue from "Hamnet" by Chloé Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell.
Mary's Grief and Wisdom
Characters: Mary & Susanna
A somber, wise, resigned, vulnerable Mary & Susanna's monologue from "Hamnet" by Chloé Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell.
A New Home in London
Characters: Agnes, Will
Will prepares to leave for London to establish a new life for his family while a pregnant Agnes struggles to hide her heartbreak. They share a tender, anxious farewell as they balance the fear of the unknown with the hope of a better future together.
Agnes & Will: The Unseen Burden
Characters: AGNES & WILL
A tense, vulnerable, desperate, frustrated AGNES & WILL's duologue from "Hamnet" by Chloé Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell.
Agnes & Will: The First Encounter
Characters: WILL & AGNES
A flirtatious, intense, mysterious, confrontational WILL & AGNES's duologue from "Hamnet" by Chloé Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell.
Agnes & Bartholomew: London or Loss
Characters: BARTHOLOMEW & AGNES
A desperate, frustrated, pleading, concerned BARTHOLOMEW & AGNES's duologue from "Hamnet" by Chloé Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell.
You Weren't Here
Characters: AGNES & WILL
A confrontational, desperate, grief-stricken, accusatory AGNES & WILL's duologue from "Hamnet" by Chloé Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell.
The Scar Becomes Part of the Tree
Characters: Rowan, Bartholomew, Agnes
Rowan tends to her son Bartholomew's injury while explaining the metaphorical significance of healing and scars. She uses the imagery of a tree to teach her children that emotional and physical recovery takes time and becomes a vital part of one's personal history.
Agnes's Labor and Loss
Characters: Agnes, Mary, Midwife
Agnes endures a grueling and agonizing labor as she attempts to bring her child into the world. The scene reaches a devastating climax when the midwife delivers a lifeless baby girl, leaving Agnes and Mary to face an immediate and profound grief.
Agnes's Refusal to Let Go
Characters: Agnes, Susanna
Agnes desperately attempts to save her dying son Hamnet using folk remedies and superstitions, refusing to accept the inevitable. Her daughter Susanna witnesses her mother's frantic grief and the high emotional stakes of a family facing a tragic loss.
Will's Family Dinner
Characters: Mary, John, Gilbert, Eliza, Edmond
A tense family dinner where Mary attempts to maintain domestic order while John remains a brooding, silent presence. The scene explores the domestic friction and the weight of patriarchal authority within the Shakespeare household.
Will's London Dream vs. Agnes's Reality
Characters: WILL & AGNES
A longing, resigned, protective, understanding WILL & AGNES's duologue from "Hamnet" by Chloé Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell.
About Hamnet Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Hamnet? Our collection includes 14 carefully curated monologue and duologue and groups, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Chloé Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell and Maggie O'Farrell & Lolita Chakrabarti, 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 Hamnet 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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