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Poverty Is No Crime Monologues & Audition Scenes

1 audition scene from Poverty Is No Crime. Available as monologues — ready to download for self-tapes, drama school auditions, and practice.

Written by Alexander Ostrovsky

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Act III, Scene 7 — Korshunov's Proposal

monologue

Drama

2 min

Characters: Korshunov

Korshunov, a wealthy and elderly suitor, attempts to convince a young woman that marrying an old man is superior to marrying a young one. He uses manipulation and cynical logic to argue that youth brings jealousy and infidelity, while age brings stability and material rewards.

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About Poverty Is No Crime Audition Scenes

Looking for audition scenes from Poverty Is No Crime? Our collection includes 1 carefully curated monologue, each formatted and ready for immediate use in auditions, self-tapes, and drama school applications.

Written by Alexander Ostrovsky, these scenes capture the essence of the production and provide rich material for actors at every level.

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How to use Poverty Is No Crime scenes for auditions

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