Natural Born Killers Monologues & Audition Scenes

Characters: Wayne

Wayne, an ambitious and sensationalist journalist, delivers a high-energy speech to his crew about the magnitude of their upcoming interview with a notorious serial killer. He equates their work to the most iconic moments in journalism and history, revealing his obsession with fame and legacy.

Characters: Mcclusky, Scagnetti

Warden McClusky recruits the celebrity detective Jack Scagnetti to oversee the transfer of the notorious killers Mickey and Mallory Knox. McClusky heavily implies that Scagnetti is expected to stage an 'accident' during the transport to permanently eliminate the couple under the guise of justice.

Characters: Wayne, Wurlitzer

Wayne Gayle, a sensationalist journalist, attempts to manipulate Warden Wurlitzer into reducing the security detail for his interview with the notorious serial killer Mickey Knox. Wayne argues that the presence of so many armed guards will prevent the 'intimacy' needed for a successful broadcast, despite Wurlitzer's warnings about the extreme danger Knox poses.

Characters: Dr. Reinghold

Dr. Reinghold provides a psychological analysis of why the public, particularly disillusioned youth, has romanticized mass murderers Mickey and Mallory Knox. He explains that their absolute, 'us against the world' devotion serves as a dark fantasy for a society struggling with broken homes and emotional detachment.

Characters: Scagnetti

Detective Jack Scagnetti taunts Mallory Knox in her holding cell, mocking her devotion to Mickey. He uses aggressive and graphic language to break her spirit, informing her that their upcoming electroshock therapy will ensure they never have a physical relationship again.