On The Waterfront Monologues & Audition Scenes
4 audition scenes from On The Waterfront. Available as duologue & group & monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Budd Schulberg
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Conscience and Loyalty
Characters: Terry, Edie
Terry struggles with his loyalty to a corrupt mob while Edie urges him to follow his conscience, leading to a moment of intense emotional conflict.
I Could've Been a Contender
Characters: Terry, Charley
In the back of a taxi, Terry confronts his brother Charley about the betrayal that ruined his boxing career and the pressure to remain silent.
You're a Bum
Characters: Father Barry
Father Barry confronts Terry, urging him to trade his physical weapon for the truth in order to take down the corrupt union boss Johnny Friendly.
You Don't Believe in Anything
Characters: Edie, Terry
Terry explains his cynical survivalist philosophy to Edie, who challenges his lack of conscience regarding her brother's death.
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About On The Waterfront Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from On The Waterfront? Our collection includes 4 carefully curated duologue and group and monologues, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Budd Schulberg, 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 On The Waterfront 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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