Moonlight Monologues & Audition Scenes
4 audition scenes from Moonlight. Available as duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Barry Jenkins
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What the Fuck?
Characters: JUAN, PAULA
Juan confronts Paula, the mother of a young boy he cares for, after finding her using drugs in a car. The scene escalates into a heated argument about their respective responsibilities and failures, particularly concerning the child's well-being.
Little Meets Juan
Characters: JUAN, LITTLE
A young boy, Little, is discovered hiding in a crack house by Juan, a drug dealer. Juan attempts to connect with the frightened child, offering him food and a way out of the dangerous building.
Into the Ocean
Characters: JUAN, LITTLE
Juan teaches a young boy, Little, how to swim in the ocean. As Little learns to trust Juan and the water, they share a poignant conversation about identity and heritage, culminating in the origin of Little's nickname, 'Blue'.
What's a Faggot?
Characters: JUAN, LITTLE
A young boy, Little, asks his mentor, Juan, what a 'faggot' is, revealing the bullying he's experiencing. Juan struggles to explain the term and reassure Little, while also navigating his own understanding and the presence of Teresa.
About Moonlight Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Moonlight? Our collection includes 4 carefully curated duologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Barry Jenkins, 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 Moonlight 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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