Ozark Monologues & Audition Scenes

Characters: Del

Del tells a chilling story from his childhood about a loyal employee caught stealing from his family's grocery store. He uses the anecdote to illustrate his views on loyalty, desperation, and the consequences of betrayal, establishing his cold and calculated worldview.

Characters: Marty, Bruce

Bruce tries to convince his business partner Marty to expand their horizons and invest in a Missouri resort area. He challenges Marty's frugal lifestyle and stagnant marriage, urging him to start 'taking a bite out of the apple' before life passes him by.

Characters: DEL

A cartel enforcer delivers a chilling ultimatum to his money launderer after a betrayal. He explains his preference for a drama-free business relationship while graphically detailing the lethal consequences if the new plan in the Ozarks fails.

Characters: Wendy, Marty

Following the murder of his business partner, Marty reveals the true scale of his involvement with a Mexican drug cartel to his wife, Wendy. As Wendy panics and suggests going to the police, Marty forces her to face the lethal reality of their situation and begins cold-bloodedly planning their immediate flight to the Ozarks.

Characters: Del

Del tells a chilling story from his childhood about a loyal employee who was caught stealing from his family's grocery store. He uses the anecdote as a calculated threat to gauge the moral flexibility and loyalty of the person he is currently intimidating.

Characters: Marty

Marty Byrde desperately pitches a new money-laundering scheme to a cartel lieutenant to save his own life. He argues that the Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect 'off the radar' location to wash massive amounts of cash through seasonal businesses.