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    Mr. Holland's Opus Monologues & Audition Scenes

    4 audition scenes from Mr. Holland's Opus. Available as monologue & duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.

    Written by Patrick Sheane Duncan

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    Gertrude — Thank you, Principal Kiernan from Mr. Holland's Opus — audition scene
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    monologue
    1 min

    Gertrude — Thank you, Principal Kiernan

    Mr. Holland's Opus

    by Patrick Sheane Duncan

    Governor Gertrude Lang delivers a moving tribute to her former teacher, redefining his perceived failures as a profound legacy of human impact.

    Hearing Coletrane for the First Time from Mr. Holland's Opus — audition scene
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    duologue
    2 min

    Hearing Coletrane for the First Time

    Mr. Holland's Opus

    by Patrick Sheane Duncan

    Herrick reassures a skeptical Iris that the news of their pregnancy is as life-changing and beautiful as the first time he heard jazz.

    The Language of Emotion from Mr. Holland's Opus — audition scene
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    duologue
    2 min

    The Language of Emotion

    Mr. Holland's Opus

    by Patrick Sheane Duncan

    A cynical math student challenges his teacher's belief in the importance of music and emotion, leading to a clash of authority.

    Music Has a History from Mr. Holland's Opus — audition scene
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    monologue
    2 min

    Music Has a History

    Mr. Holland's Opus

    by Patrick Sheane Duncan

    Herrick delivers an engaging lecture to his students about the evolution of American music, tracing the roots of rock and roll back to the blues.

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    About Mr. Holland's Opus Audition Scenes

    Looking for audition scenes from Mr. Holland's Opus? Our collection includes 4 carefully curated monologue and duologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.

    Written by Patrick Sheane Duncan, 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 Mr. Holland's Opus 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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