Normal People Monologues & Audition Scenes
5 audition scenes from Normal People. Available as duologue & groups — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Sally Rooney & Alice Birch & Mark O'Rowe and Sally Rooney & Alice Birch
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The Golden Notebook
Characters: MARIANNE, CONNELL
Connell visits Marianne's house, and they discuss books, their friends, and their differing social statuses. The conversation builds to a pivotal moment where Marianne confesses her feelings for Connell, leading to their first kiss and a complicated agreement about keeping their relationship a secret.
Connell's Blushing Confession
Characters: Connell, Marianne
In a quiet moment after school, Connell and Marianne share a tentative and vulnerable conversation while she waits for detention. They navigate the social divide between them, discussing their teachers and the friction between their public personas and private connection.
Marianne's Defiance
Characters: Marianne, Mr Kerrigan, Eric, Connell
Marianne openly defies her teacher's authority after being caught daydreaming in class. The scene highlights her social isolation and intellectual arrogance, while Connell watches her self-destruction with quiet anxiety.
The First Kiss
Characters: Connell, Marianne
In the privacy of Marianne's home, Connell and Marianne navigate their complex social divide and growing attraction. After discussing their differing social circles at school, they share a tentative first kiss that establishes the secret nature of their budding relationship.
The Blue Door
Characters: MARIANNE, CONNELL
Connell arrives at Marianne's house unexpectedly, leading to an intense and confusing encounter. They share a passionate kiss, but Connell abruptly pulls away, leaving Marianne bewildered by his mixed signals and their complicated relationship.
About Normal People Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Normal People? Our collection includes 5 carefully curated duologue and groups, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Sally Rooney & Alice Birch & Mark O'Rowe and Sally Rooney & Alice Birch, 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 Normal People 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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