Lincoln Monologues & Audition Scenes
2 audition scenes from Lincoln. Available as group & monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Tony Kushner
The Euclid Axiom
Characters: Lincoln, Samuel Beckwith, Homer Bates
In the quiet hours of the pre-dawn, Abraham Lincoln reflects on the mathematical foundations of justice while drafting a crucial telegram. He uses Euclid’s axioms to explain the 'self-evident' nature of equality to two young telegraph operators, ultimately deciding to delay a peace commission to ensure the passage of the 13th Amendment.
Lincoln's War Powers
Characters: Lincoln
President Abraham Lincoln delivers a complex legal and moral justification for the Emancipation Proclamation to his cabinet. He explores the paradoxical 'slippery' logic of using war powers to seize slaves as property while simultaneously maintaining they are free men, ultimately arguing for the necessity of the Thirteenth Amendment to ensure permanent abolition.
About Lincoln Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Lincoln? Our collection includes 2 carefully curated group and monologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Tony Kushner, 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 Lincoln 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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