Major Barbara Monologues & Audition Scenes
3 audition scenes from Major Barbara. Available as group & duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by George Bernard Shaw
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Act I — The Blood and Fire Debate
Characters: Undershaft, Lomax, Barbara, Lady Britomart
Andrew Undershaft, a wealthy arms manufacturer, debates the morality of his profession with his estranged daughter Barbara, a Salvation Army officer, and her dim-witted fiancé Lomax. Undershaft provocatively defends his 'religion' of gunpowder and destruction against their traditional Christian and social values.
Act I — Lady Britomart and Stephen Discuss Family Finances
Characters: LADY BRITOMART, STEPHEN
Lady Britomart, a strong-willed matriarch, discusses her family's financial future with her son, Stephen. She presses him to take on more responsibility and help manage the affairs, particularly concerning his sisters' marriages and their father's wealth, revealing her pragmatic and somewhat manipulative nature.
Act II — Lady Britomart and Stephen Discuss Andrew
Characters: LADY BRITOMART, STEPHEN
Lady Britomart attempts to convince her son, Stephen, that she must ask his estranged father, Andrew, for more money to support his sisters. Stephen vehemently opposes the idea, leading to a tense discussion about family pride and financial necessity, culminating in Lady Britomart revealing she has already invited Andrew.
About Major Barbara Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Major Barbara? Our collection includes 3 carefully curated group and duologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by George Bernard Shaw, 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 Major Barbara 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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