Person Of Interest Monologues & Audition Scenes
5 audition scenes from Person Of Interest. Available as duologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.
Written by Jonathan Nolan
The List
Characters: Finch, Reese
Finch attempts to recruit Reese by revealing the existence of a list that predicts future crimes involving ordinary citizens. Reese remains skeptical of Finch's mysterious origins and motives, leading to a tense confrontation before Reese disappears into the city.
You need a purpose.
Characters: Reese, Finch
Finch confronts a disillusioned and former CIA operative, Reese, on a rooftop to offer him a new sense of purpose. Finch reveals he knows Reese's deepest secrets and tragic past, proposing an unconventional partnership to prevent future crimes.
Finch's Machine
Characters: Finch, Reese
Harold Finch reveals the secret origin of 'The Machine' to John Reese, explaining how he built a mass surveillance system for the government that ignores 'irrelevant' crimes. Finch expresses his guilt over the lives he couldn't save, while Reese questions the morality and effectiveness of their new mission.
You're Too Late
Characters: Reese, Finch
Finch reveals to Reese that the woman he was trying to save has been dead for years, testing Reese's resolve. He offers Reese a new purpose and the chance to use his skills to prevent future crimes before they happen.
The Devil's Bargain
Characters: Finch, Reese
Finch reveals the moral compromise he made when designing the Machine, explaining how he programmed it to discard 'irrelevant' crimes. He confesses the heavy psychological burden of knowing about impending murders that the government chooses to ignore.
About Person Of Interest Audition Scenes
Looking for audition scenes from Person Of Interest? Our collection includes 5 carefully curated duologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.
Written by Jonathan Nolan, 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 Person Of Interest 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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